TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
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Care. Compassion. Clinical Excellence.
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If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant. The winter of breast cancer can be long, scary and difficult. 

The spring of breast cancer is the new joy we find in little things that we may not have noticed before. A small hand holding a fat crayon, an understanding embrace, a walk in the forest with dogwoods blooming. The spring of breast cancer is also the joy of celebrating life's milestones with loved ones - those moments cancer survivors live for, but are not sure we will be there for. This month, my husband, Alan, and I will share the gift of celebrating our beautiful daughter's marriage to her best friend, an incredible and loving man. Sixteen years after my first breast cancer diagnosis, I am deeply grateful that spring is here!  

This spring, remember to enjoy life's sweet little moments and revel in life's milestones.  
Jill 

Jill Binkley, PT, MSc, CLT
Executive Director

The 15th Anniversary Pink Affair
Who knew fundraising could be such fun?
 
It was a great night for TurningPoint support!

 
Save the Date for Next Year:
  
Saturday, March 11, 2017
The Golden Ticket program, a new feature at the Pink Affair this year, provided the lucky winner of the raffle the opportunity to select any live auction item before the bidding began. Dr. Danielle LaMarr, owner of Pet Fixer Mobile Veterinary Services, was the lucky winner and chose the trip to DisneyWorld, with hotel and park passes, to enjoy with her daughter.   

Congratulations, Danielle!




  
 
Sutherland


PATIENT PERSPECTIVE
April Patient Perspective
  
Alana Ramirez

...My surgeon felt it was prudent to take two proactive measures for risk mitigation in my treatment plan.  First was to schedule a consultant with the Oncologist, and second was to contact TurningPoint for Physical Therapy.  He said "Patients love TurningPoint so much they never want to leave."  He was spot on! 
 
January 6th, 2016, fifteen days after my surgery I had my first appointment at TurningPoint.  In mid-January my Plastic Surgeon was impressed with my ability to use my core and arms with ease.  The TurningPoint experience was WOW and continues to be WOW months later.  

I consider the TurningPoint staff an integral and long term part of my medical team.  TurningPoint provides me support and inspiration to take back my active life.  Thank you TurningPoint!
EVIDENCE UPDATE
Water Exercise and Lymphedema

A recent study examined the effect of water versus land exercise in improving lymphedema. Eighty-eight eligible patients with lymphedema after breast or gynecological cancer participated in this controlled clinical intervention study. Patients participated in either a water-based or land-based exercise program. Researchers measured subject's arm volume, as well as body mass index (BMI), function, well-being and body image. 
 
Lindquist H et al. Water exercise compared to land exercise or standard care in female cancer survivors with secondary lymphedema. Lymphology. 2015 Jun;48(2):64-79.
PATIENT EDUCATION EVENT
Feet, Feelings and Falls: The Facts!
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
(CIPN)

Presented by: 
Phillip B. Palmer, PT, PhD
Professor & Assistant Department Head
Department of Physical Therapy, University of North Georgia
 
Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a common condition that can cause numbness, tingling and pain in feet and hands during and after some types of chemotherapy. If you are experiencing this, please join us for this informative event. This education session will provide basic information about peripheral neuropathy and how it affects quality of life, particularly in relation to increased injury due to falls. Information will be presented on potential solutions to the problem and minimizing the potential for falls. 

Can You Help With a Study on CIPN and Balance? 
 If you have numbness and/or tingling in your hands or feet that is related to chemotherapy, you are invited to stay after the presentation to participate in a research study; please let us know when you RSVP. 
    
This event is open to all TurningPoint patients. 

TurningPoint's monthly educational programs are offered free of charge through the support of our community partners and donors. 
RSVP Required by
Wednesday, April 13th, 2016

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

TurningPoint Clinic
8010 Roswell Road, Suite 120
Atlanta, GA  30350
TURNING-POINTS 
Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer Award
See the Year in Review:
TurningPoint's 2015 Annual Report

Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer Board Chair Laurel Sybilrud presented an award  to TurningPoint at a recent celebration.   The annual walk raises funds to provide breast cancer education, screening, early detection, support services, and continuing care for Georgians.  
Thank You, 2-Day Walkers!
See the year 2015 in review! TurningPoint's 2015 Annual Report is now published and available to view online.

Read about the year's accomplishments, our supporting partnerships and comments from a patient about her experience with TurningPoint.
QUESTIONING NUTRITION 
April Nutrition Q&A

Q: 
Is all the hype about Omega-3's just another food fad?  

 
A:  Don't get mad; not a fad.  Great question!

We have been through many food fads over the years, so it's understandable to think Omega-3's are just another fad to add to the list of many.   I have good news though, unlike other food fads, Omega-3 fatty acids are true to what the health claims state. 
QUILTING GROUP 
Quilting Group Reminder:
Next meeting of the TurningPoint Quilting Group is
Saturday, April 16th 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.
MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP 
Coffee & Conversation
Wednesday April 27, 2016
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 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 healthcare 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 3,000 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!

Komen Atlanta Race
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Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation

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