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September 2015
Care. Compassion. Clinical Excellence.
In This Issue

Our research group at Georgia Tech, led by Dr. Brandon Dixon, has been focused on lymphedema research for the past six years.  We share TurningPoint's commitment to evidence-based medicine, high quality patient care and advancing research related to breast cancer survivorship issues, specifically lymphedema. As such, we are partnering with TurningPoint to test a new low-cost, high-accuracy 3D volume scanner (based on XBOX imaging technology) for early-stage lymphedema monitoring.
 
Lymphedema is a swelling condition that can result as a side-effect of cancer therapy, and it can affect as many as 30% of all breast cancer survivors at some point during their lives. Therapies for lymphedema are most effective during the earliest stages of the disease.  That means early detection of lymphedema is absolutely critical for the best long-term outcomes.  Unfortunately, there are currently very limited resources for early detection of lymphedema, which makes it difficult to diagnose the disease in its most treatable state.
 
There are more details about our study and how to participate below.
 
Mike Weiler, PhD
CEO, LymphaTech
Georgia Tech Research Associate
TURNINGPOINT EDUCATION EVENT
Parenting with Cancer
 
Presented by Karen Whitehead, MS, LMSW, TurningPoint Counselor
 

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

10:00 - 11:00 am


Parenting with Cancer
 

Do you have school age children or grandchildren?  Are you wondering how to talk to them about your diagnosis, treatment, or recurrence?  In this educational event, learn the latest recommendations for talking with school age children and adolescents about cancer.   We will focus on building your child's resilience as we address how cancer impacts a child, key points to discuss, what to expect, and how and why to talk to your child  This class is appropriate for anyone with a child, or grandchild, at any point in your cancer journey.  Adults only please.  

  

 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. 
RSVP Required by
Monday, September 14, 2015

Email RSVP or call 770-360-9271
Class size is limited.
Event Location:

TurningPoint Clinic
8010 Roswell Road, Suite 120
Atlanta, GA  30350
PATIENT PERSPECTIVE
Mary Kay and son Dylan.
Mary Kay Griffith

During my post op exam, my doctor was telling me about lymphedema and what to look out for. She told me if I ever had any concerns to "go see those girls at TurningPoint. They know what they are doing and they are the best at it". And she was spot on with her advice to me. I began having range of motion issues and tightness in my arm almost a year after surgery. I recalled the doctor's enthusiastic referral to TurningPoint and I called without delay.
Upcoming Event
Tourney for TurningPoint Update
   
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Thank You to our Wonderful Sponsors!


Lin and Alexia Rogers

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PGA Superstore

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Funds raised at The Tourney for TurningPoint will be used to improve the quality of life of patients and families going through breast cancer. Tournament proceeds will ensure that no breast cancer survivor is turned away from critically needed care at TurningPoint and support the organization's many complimentary services, including counseling, education and exercise programs. 
EVIDENCE UPDATE: New Research Project at TurningPoint!
 
Joint Project:  Groundbreaking Lymphedema Monitoring Research Study

 
 
TP's Cathy Furbish (l), GA Tech's Daniel Zink, Mike Weiler, Iris Lu, and TP's Jill Binkley study lymph measurement.
   
TurningPoint is recruiting volunteers to participate during the month of September in a joint project with Georgia Tech.   The study will test a new non-invasive arm volume scanning device that may make lymphedema monitoring easier and more accurate.  Research will be conducted in the TurningPoint clinic on the morning of September 22nd.  If you would like to participate, please contact staff@myturningpoint.org for more information.
TURNING-POINTS 
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Support TurningPoint as You Shop!

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TurningPoint is now part of the Kroger Community Rewards Program.  You can support our mission by shopping at Kroger and a percentage of your purchases will be donated to TurningPoint.  Kroger Community Rewards® makes fund-raising easy...all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card!

 

Kroger shoppers must re-enroll each year in the community rewards program by registering their Kroger Plus Card with a nonprofit organization. Now is the time to re-enroll as September 1st begins a new year for Kroger.

 

Please encourage your family, friends and neighbors to register their cards with TurningPoint.  It is one of the easiest ways to help TurningPoint thrive.

  1. Go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards
  2. Register your Kroger Plus Card and create an online account.
  3. In your Account Summary, located in Account Settings, scroll down to select the "Community Rewards" tab.
  4. Enter "TurningPoint" (one word) or NPO number 69715, select and confirm.
There is a new and easy opportunity for you to support us with your shopping. 
 

 Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice - TurningPoint!

 

AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.

Support TurningPoint by shopping Amazon Smile here. If you don't have this link, start off at Amazon Smile, search for 'TurningPoint' and select us for your Amazon account.  Then you are set to add contributions to our organization every time you shop.  (Note:  You must begin your shopping at Amazon Smile (and not regular Amazon.)

 

Spread the word and let your friends know how they too can support TurningPoint with Amazon Smile. [SHOP NOW]  
Transportation to Treatment Appointments
Fashion Show to Benefit 
TurningPoint 

Ford Motor Company, through its Warriors in Pink campaign, launches a project to 'bring more good days to those living with breast cancer.'
 
Ford is partnering with Lyft to provide transportation to and from treatment for breast cancer patients and has selected TurningPoint to receive a supply of vouchers for our patients in need of transportation assistance to TurningPoint.  One patient states "The vouchers have been a God send!!!  Using Lyft has helped take most of the logistical stress of my cancer related appointments away!"
 
Check with the Receptionist for details.
Save the Date!

Southern Charms 
Fall Fashion Show
Benefiting TurningPoint 
October 4, 2015
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Atlanta Athletic Club

Rotary Club of Johns Creek - North Fulton is hosting this elegant fashion show fundraiser to benefit TurningPoint and promote breast cancer awareness. Ticket Information here.
Quilting Group Reminder:
Next meeting of the TurningPoint Quilting Group is
Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 am to Noon at TurningPoint's clinic.  
All are welcome, no experience needed.  
The group meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Contact Amy Glass for more information.
QUESTIONING NUTRITION 
September Nutrition Q&A
with TurningPoint Dietitian Lisa Eisele

Q:  I see the word "Natural" on so many products.  What does this mean? 
 
A:   Natural somewhere!
 
Many breast cancer survivors develop an interest in how nutrition can help their overall health and are curious about nutritional terms like organic and natural.  Over the past several years the word "Natural" has become a common term on many food and beverage labels.  "Natural" Peanut butter, "natural" fruit flavor, "naturally" lite, and "made with "natural" ingredients.  Seeing the word "natural" on a food label leads consumers to believe that these foods are a better choice or even healthier for us than foods that lack the term.  Read more about what this label really means.
MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP 
Coffee & Conversation
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Looking to live well with advanced breast cancer?  Join us for a social and supportive meeting.  

Open to all women in the community with advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Facilitated by:
Karen Whitehead, MS, LMSW
TurningPoint Counselor
RSVP required. Call TurningPoint 770-360-9271 or email your RSVP.
 
Contact TurningPoint Counselor Karen Whitehead  with questions or for more information.

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 Classes
Wednesday Mornings 8:00 am - 9:00 am

 

Mat Pilates
This yoga class is appropriate for most TurningPoint patients.
Pilates class is suitable for patients who have started basic core strengthening and have good range of motion in their extremities.  Level I and Level II classes meet on alternating Wednesdays.

Your physical therapist can guide you on when these classes are appropriate.
Please bring a mat, a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.

Class size is limited.  RSVP required.
Call TurningPoint 770-360-9271 or email your RSVP.

 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.
Thank You to Our Community Partners!

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MANY THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY PARTNERS!
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Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation
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