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OCTOBER 2014
Care. Compassion. Clinical Excellence.
In This Issue
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
From our Executive Director
Jill Binkley, PT, MSc, CLT
Breast cancer awareness month is an important time for community outreach at TurningPoint, but each day of the year we are acutely aware of the impact of breast cancer on women's lives. As I sit in my office writing this message on a typical day at TurningPoint, the clinic is bustling. There is a young mother in our gym trying to stretch out her painful and tight shoulder after surgery, an older woman who is wheelchair-bound receiving treatment for lymphedema and a woman with advanced breast cancer enjoying a complimentary massage. At the same time, one of our staff members is out in the community speaking to a woman's group about breast cancer survivorship issues and the role of rehabilitation. Each day we are rewarded and uplifted by the stories of the amazing women we have the honor to care for. We take joy in providing comfort to women and helping them return to their usual life and activities following surgery and treatment. October may be breast cancer awareness month, but to our patients and staff, it is just another 31 days of fulfilling our mission to improve quality of life for women with breast cancer in our community and beyond.
 
Jill Binkley, PT, MSc, CLT
Executive Director
TURNINGPOINT EDUCATION EVENT
Strong Inside and Out 
Exercise Workshop for Breast Cancer Survivors

Friday, October 17, 2014

9:00am - 11:00am  |  TurningPoint Gym

 

This special workshop will help women explore barriers to regular exercise, develop specific strategies to overcome these barriers. Women will be guided in developing and implementing an individualized approach to their exercise plan that includes aerobic, strength training and flexibility exercise.  Read more...
PATIENT PERSPECTIVE
October Patient Perspective
Leah Green
Leah Green
Leah Green & Family
I first felt a lump in my left breast in October of 2013 at 41 years old. In February 2014 I was told that I had Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma-the big "C" word no one wants to hear. Nine agonizing weeks after my diagnosis and after forming the best team of doctors for me, I was wheeled into the OR at Northside Hospital for both a bilateral mastectomy and part one of the reconstruction surgery. In May, 2014 my Oncologist explained that an Oncotype DX test came back showing a high probability of the breast cancer returning. I started a 12-week round of chemo on June 5th to take care of any lingering cancer cells.

I was told it would take 6 weeks to recover from my surgery with the first 2 weeks being the roughest part. I started physical therapy at TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation three weeks post-surgery. Having a full time job, an active family and 9-year-old at home, I was very anxious to be able to move my arms and body again... 
Read all of Leah's story here...
FALL HEALTHCARE PROVIDER EVENT
2014 Annual Healthcare Provider Education Event:
2014 Healthcare Provider Event

Course Description:

This evidence-based course will address the complexities of breast cancer rehabilitation, with a focus on incorporating a manual therapy and exercise approach to care. Special topics include the effect of radiation on upper body and trunk biomechanics, Pilates for breast cancer patients, functional outcome measures and special considerations for women with metastatic breast cancer. Breast cancer patient perspectives about the role and impact of rehabilitation will be woven throughout the course content.
EVIDENCE UPDATE
Evidence Update Barriers to Exercise in Women Treated for Breast Cancer

Many studies have shown the many benefits of exercise for breast cancer survivorship. Exercise has shown to directly reduce treatment side effects such as fatigue, reduce risk of and benefit lymphedema and reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. A recent study looked at how perceived barriers to and benefits of exercise affected exercise habits among women who have been treated for breast cancer. In this large study carried out in Australia, 432 women who had been treated for breast cancer were surveyed. The top barriers to exercise associated with women reporting lower exercise levels were feeling too weak, lacking self-discipline and exercise not being a priority. Women also reported difficulty in finding an appropriate sports bra for exercise. Conversely, exercise enjoyment, improved feelings of well-being, and decreased feelings of stress and tension were the top three personal benefits associated with regular exercise. While nearly all women understood the general overall benefits of exercise, including improved physical health and heart and lung function, knowledge of the benefits did not necessarily translate into more exercise. The authors concluded that targeting exercise barriers specific to women treated for breast cancer may improve exercise participation.  

 

The TurningPoint Physical Therapy Team will host a hands-on workshop to explore and overcome barriers to regular exercise. Women will be guided in developing and implementing an individualized approach to their exercise plan that includes cardiovascular, strength training and flexibility exercise.

Gho SA , Munro BJ, Jones SC, Steele JR. Perceived Exercise Barriers Explain Exercise Participation in Australian Women Treated for Breast Cancer Better Than Perceived Exercise Benefits. Phys Ther. 2014 Jul 24. [Epub ahead of print]
TURNING-POINTS 
Welcome New Board Member
Andrew Riepe
National and Regional Conferences Feature TurningPoint Experts
Andrew Riepe

The TurningPoint Board of Directors welcomes Andrew Riepe, Commercial Real Estate Broker and Owner of Crown Tenant Advisors. Andrew has spent his entire commercial real estate career focused exclusively on...
Read more here...
An important part of TurningPoint's mission is to advocate for specialized rehabilitation care for all women with breast cancer. TurningPoint is heavily involved in educating the health care community locally... 
St. Ives Women's Golf
Tournament
Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer 
Member-to-Member Tournament

Thank you to the St. Ives Women's Golf Association Member-to-Member Golf Tournament, benefiting TurningPoint. Pictured here is the planning committee at the celebratory luncheon. 

The Atlanta 2 Day Walk, produced by It's the Journey, will be held Oct. 11-12, 2014, raising funds for Breast Cancer that remain in the Atlanta Area. TurningPoint is a grantee of this wonderful organization, so go out and support the walk!
QUESTIONING NUTRITION 

October Nutrition Q&A

 

Q: Is there any nutritional value in watermelon? It's one of my favorite summer time fruits but my mom says it's nothing but water.

 

A: More than just H2O!

Watermelon is high in the phytonutrient lycopene. Lycopene is regarded as a powerful anti-oxidant and has been proven to decrease prostate cancer risk along with breast cancer risk. Lycopene also protects against cardiovascular disease. Besides lycopene, watermelon is a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, potassium, B6, B1, fiber and magnesium. For recipe ideas and additional information go to watermelon.org or  fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org.

 

Q: I've always heard that I shouldn't eat bananas because they're too high in sugar. Is that right?

 

A: Size is important!

Bananas are no higher in sugar that other fruits, that is if you're eating the appropriate serving size. Most people think of one whole banana as one fruit serving, but in all actuality a serving of a banana is 4 inches (4 ounces). Most bananas are double that and sometimes triple the weight. An average serving size of fruit (one small apple, pear, peach, ½ cup canned fruit, 1 cup berries, 1-2 cups cubed fruit, 4 inch banana) provides approximately 60 calories and 15 grams of carbohydrates, 0 protein, and 0 fat

MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP 
Coffee & Conversation
Friday October 24, 2014
10:00am - 12:00pm
A Social and Supportive Meeting
for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Facilitated by:
Karen Savrin, LCSW
TurningPoint Counselor

RSVP required. Call TurningPoint 770-360-9271 or email us at staff@myturningpoint.org
This group is complimentary and supported by our community partners and donors.
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 WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES AT TurningPoint 
Yoga Class
Monday Mornings 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Mat Pilates Class
Wednesday Mornings 8:00 am - 9:00 am
 
Mat Pilates
This class is appropriate for women who have started basic core strengthening and have good range of motion in their extremities.
This class is appropriate for women who have started basic core strengthening and have good range of motion in their extremities.
Please bring a mat, a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.

Class size is limited for both offerings.  RSVP required.
Call TurningPoint 770-360-9271 or email us at staff@myturningpoint.org

 Classes are complimentary and supported by our community partners and donors.
Our Mission
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 2,500 women with breast cancer in the Greater Atlanta community and educated hundreds of healthcare providers in the United States.
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