TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabiltation is a non-profit 501(c)3 community-based organization.
TurningPoint improves quality of life for women with breast cancer by providing, promoting and advocating evidence-based and specialized rehabilitation.TurningPoint was founded in 2003 and has served over 2,000 women with breast cancer in the Greater Atlanta community.
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Our Own Hero!
TurningPoint's Executive Director, Jill Binkley, was recently selected by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as a finalist for the Health Care Heroes Award. Read more about this honor.
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TP at Komen Race for the Cure
TurningPoint was honored to be on display as a grant recipient from the Komen Foundation, Greater Atlanta, at the May 11th Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at Atlantic Station.
Amid the sea of pink t-shirts and decorations, the loving and dedicated walkers and runners and all the other excitement at the event, TurningPoint was able to greet visitors, and share our story.
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The Sport of Giving Donates to TP
St. Ives Country Club and The Sport of Giving hosted a VolleyFest May 14-15 to benefit TurningPoint. The proceeds from a fabulous auction and raffle were donated to TurningPoint. "Our tennis players are delighted to honor a local charity as worthy as TurningPoint," said event chairperson Kim Swindall.
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Support Group
Coffee & Conversation
A Social and Supportive Meeting for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer.
Friday, June 28, 2013 10 am - noon
RSVP is required. Call
This group is complimentary and supported by our community partners and donors.
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Thank You to Our Community Partners !
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| Dear Friends,
I love to row. Fifteen years ago, my husband, Alan, tucked a gently used 25 foot rowing scull under the Christmas tree - with my name on it. Over the years, that scull was paddled, patched and duct-taped. It saw me through many of life's challenges, including two rounds of breast cancer. Being alone on the water was a comfort - a break from thinking about the changes breast cancer had made to my body and soul. When it became clear that the old scull needed to be retired last year, it was like trading in an old friend. I am thrilled to be back on the water this summer with a brand new scull. I am filled with gratitude and wonder as I paddle in the early morning, when the sun is just peaking above the trees and the mist is rising off the water. I almost forget I am exercising!
Breast cancer is tough. Let TurningPoint help you get back to what you are passionate about!
Jill Binkley, PT, MSc, CLT
Executive Director
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Upcoming Educational Event:
The Power of Fruits and Vegetables!
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The Power of Fruits & Veggies!
11:30 - 1:30 pm
Held at Harry's Farmer's Market
1180 Upper Hembree Road Roswell, GA 30076
Join us at Harry's Farmers Market as our own dietitian, Julie Schwartz, teams up with Chef Samantha Enzmann. The focus will be on summer - a time of when our choices of fresh and local fruits and vegetables are plentiful. Lunch will be served. Class is complimentary for breast cancer survivors.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 25, 2013
to staff@myturningpoint.org
or call 770-360-9271
Class size is limited.
This program is open to the public and of interest to women at any point in their breast cancer journey. TurningPoint's monthly educational programs are offered free of charge through the support of our community partners and donors. Guests of breast cancer survivors are welcome with admission of $15.
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Patient Perspective: Claire Friedman
 At 39 years old, my life changed forever. At the end of August 2012, I found a lump in my breast. After going to my primary care doctor, I was sent to Northside Hospital for a mammogram which resulted in a core biopsy. On September 12, 2012, I received the call that all women dread - I had infiltrating ductile carcinoma. To translate, I had breast cancer. No one can be prepared for that call.
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3rd Annual Golf Tournament
benefiting TurningPoint!
October 13-14, 2013
Dunwoody Country Club, Atlanta
Swing Fling Dinner Auction: Sunday, October 13
Golf Outing: Monday, October 14
Contact Erin Long for Sponsorship Information
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Evidence Update: Massage Therapy for Patients with Metastatic Cancer
The effects of massage therapy for patients with metastatic cancer were investigated in a recent study
 done at Harvard University. Forty-two patients with metastatic cancer, including 22 with breast cancer, were randomly allocated to one of three treatment groups: massage, a 'no-touch' control intervention and usual care (no interaction with a massage therapist).
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