TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
May 2014 Newsletter
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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.
Komen Atlanta Race
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Susan G. Komen Atlanta
Race for the Cure 
 
1 Mile or 5K Run or Walk
 May 10, 2014
at Lenox Square
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Specify our team name: 
TurningPoint

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Evidence Update:   

Rehabilitation Benefits for 

Breast Cancer Patients

A study was recently done that examined if an early physical rehabilitation program can help with functional improvements of the shoulder, increased and/or decreased pain, and improvements and/or worsening of quality of life after surgery.  

More about the study.
Many Thanks to Our Wonderful Supporters

Many donors, supporters and foundations make it possible for us to serve women with breast cancer in our community and promote breast cancer rehabilitation nationally.  We are deeply appreciative of our 2013 donors and supporters. 

Shared by TP Dietitian, Julie Schwartz  
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May Nutrition Nugget:

Use an 8 inch plate for your meals and make half the plate a rainbow of colors. You'll lose weight, boost immune function, feel energized, and add interest to your meals.
Support Group
 
Coffee & Conversation
A Social and Supportive Meeting for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer. 
 
Facilitated by 
Karen Savrin, LCSW
TurningPoint Counselor
 Friday, May 16, 2014
10:00 am - 12 noon

RSVP is required.  Call 
770-360-9271 or email  staff@myturningpoint.org

This group is complimentary and supported by our community partners and donors.
TurningPoint Receives Grant from Susan G. Komen 
Komen Atlanta has been a strong supporter of TurningPoint for over a decade and has again this year selected TurningPoint to receive funding.  Many thanks to Komen Atlanta for this continued partnership.  
Thank You to Our Community Partners !

Komen Atlanta Race

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The Sport of Giving

Athena

 

In celebration of Mother's Day, our greeting this month comes from the child of one of our patients...

 

My life has changed a lot now that my Mom doesn't have to have breast cancer treatment. She's been able to take me places for birthday parties, tennis practice and restaurants. Before it wasn't like this at all. She would have chemo and she'd be really tired. I remember one week where I had to go to people's houses every day of the week because she was so tired. Not being with her felt like being left out of a team. It's like two peas in a pod - the way me and my Mom stick together. If you don't have a Mom you don't have anything. I felt so happy you couldn't even imagine because of the help my mom got from TurningPoint.

 

Andy Wyatt, age 10      

         
Read more about my mom in the Patient Perspective below. 
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August 24-25, 2014
Dunwoody Country Club
Atlanta, GA  30350
For additional sponsorship and golfer information contact elong@myturningpoint.org
Watch our new video
New TurningPoint Video
Premiering at The Pink Affair, a new video is available, showcasing TurningPoint's mission and featurning personal stories from three patients. 
Upcoming Educational Event 

 

Finding Peace and Joy 

After Breast Cancer Treatment Ends 

 

Friday, May 30, 2014

9:30 - 10:30 am

 

Presented by Karen Savrin, LCSW

TurningPoint Counselor   
 

At the end of active treatment, most women anticipate feeling joy and relief, yet many do not.  Come learn about why feelings of depression, anger and/or anxiety are actually quite common at this stage and how to manage them and move forward towards joy and peace. 

   
RSVP by Tuesday, May 27, 2014

to staff@myturningpoint.org

or call 770-360-9271

 

Class size is limited. This program is open to all breast cancer survivors. TurningPoint's monthly educational programs are offered free of charge through the support of our community partners and donors. 
Patient Perspective:  Lynn Wyatt

 

As I write this story, I mark my one year anniversary of being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. I thought I had actually been "lucky". I had the nerve to tell most people that "my experience with breast cancer was a fairly easy one. I had a good prognosis". Hrmph.

 

This time last year I was sitting in a tailgate chair, outside, tailgating at our weekly neighborhood playgroup. I was in pain. I'd had months of lower back pain and my neck refused to move in any direction. More about Lynn's experience and TurningPoint's role in her path back to an active life.
New Staff Members

Our TurningPoint family continues to expand to offer you more services and appointment availability.  

Please welcome our new additions.

Jyoti Patel
Melissa Claire Nelson
Meera Solomon
Jyoti Patel is a Physical Therapy Assistant, with 6 years experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.  She has worked in geriatric and pediatric rehabilitation with both neurological and orthopedic situations.  Having recently moved to Georgia from Florida and joined the TurningPoint team, she is now able to use her clinical skills to provide compassionate care for patients with breast cancer. 
   

Melissa (Mel) Claire Nelson began practicing massage therapy in 2007. She has worked in a variety of settings in the Tampa, Florida area before relocating to Atlanta and pursuing advanced training in Oncology Massage. Melissa has since accrued over 2,000 clinical hours in Oncology Massage and trains and mentors massage therapists in the oncology field nationally. She believes strongly in the healing power of touch and utilizes various massage modalities working with clients undergoing cancer treatment and throughout survivorship. Her compassion, good humor and enthusiasm set the tone for her work. Son Caiden (3) is pictured above.

 

Meera Solomon received her massage therapy license in 2007 in Rochester, NY, where she practiced until relocating to Georgia in 2011. Since moving to Atlanta, Meera has sought out opportunities to provide massage therapy to individuals undergoing cancer treatment in a variety of settings and is happy to join us at TurningPoint.  She looks forward to the future of the massage therapy profession and its expanding role in the health and wellness community. Meera enjoys reading, yoga, music, and spending quality time with her family.

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