TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
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 May 2016  Top
Care. Compassion. Clinical Excellence.
In This Issue
Mother Daughter with Flowers


Hi, I'm Grayson Webb and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the newest member of the TurningPoint team.
Physical therapy allows me to pursue my passion of caring for others and helping individuals lead active, healthy lifestyles. I have a doctorate degree in physical therapy and have been working in outpatient orthopedics for the past three years. Two years ago I attended the TurningPoint continuing education course and I was immediately drawn to the mission and the people at TurningPoint. 

When I attended TurningPoint's recent annual fundraiser, The Pink Affair, I saw the community outreach first hand.  Hearing former patients' testimonials confirmed that this was a community I wanted to join. I am excited to have the chance to make this change in my career and have the opportunity to spend quality time with patients to truly make a difference. I look forward to joining the fight against breast cancer and making the journey as easy as possible for our patients. 
Grayson Webb, DPT, PT 
CARETAKER PERSPECTIVE
May Caretaker Perspective
Kaitlyn (l) with her mom, Tricia Kosten
  
Kaitlyn Kosten
In honor of Mother's Day, we would like to feature a caretaker perspective, written by the 15 year-old daughter of a patient.  Kaitlyn Kosten is a freshman at North Forsyth High School, enjoys the drumline in the marching band and hopes to pursue a career in engineering.

There is a moment in everyone's life when the impossible happens. There is a moment in everyone's life when the option of turning back is no longer available, when the world pauses and suddenly everything is unreal, yet the pain of reality is nearly unbearable. For me, this moment was while I gathered with my sisters and brother to discover the horrific news: my own mom was diagnosed with cancer.
Learn how Kaitlyn's impressions have shaped her outlook.
TURNINGPOINT HEROES
Get to Know the Heroes that Make TurningPoint Possible!
I am proud to give my time, money and heart to support TurningPoint. As a board member, director of the development committee, volunteer on the auction committee, and donor, I commit a great deal of myself to TurningPoint. I am also a mother, wife, daughter, and friend with a demanding career in finance. TurningPoint needs me, but no matter how much I give I get just as much in return (besides a tax deduction for my donations!).  

My mother, a third generation breast cancer survivor, is a patient. I have journeyed with her in her physical and emotional struggle, and experienced the support and hope that the TurningPoint staff gives to their patients. Breast cancer is emotionally, physically, and oftentimes financially burdening. Many of the women that TurningPoint serves don't have the resources to pay for the much needed physical therapy, massage, counseling, and support. 

TurningPoint needs me to help raise the funds to take care of these patients. I need TurningPoint to continue to serve my mother, my friends, and my community. My two little girls need my time and my heart, but they also need to learn the joy that comes from helping others and giving back. I give to TurningPoint but the time I spend giving, gives me so much more in return.

Angie Dumler
TP Board Member, Donor and Volunteer
 
We make a living by what we get.  We make a life by what we give.  Winston Churchill
EVIDENCE UPDATE
The TurningPoint and Avon Breast Center at Grady Partnership Continues at the Annual Meeting of 
The American Society of Breast Surgeons! 
 
Dr. Lisa Lai (left) visited recently with TP therapists to further increase her understanding of the role of specialized rehabilitation for breast cancer patients.
The results of a 2-year research joint project between TurningPoint, the Avon Breast Center at Grady Hospital, Emory University and Morehouse School of Medicine were presented by Dr. Lisa Lai at a recent meeting of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, held in Dallas, Texas.  Dr. Lai is a surgeon doing Fellowship Training with Dr. Sheryl Gabram at the Avon Breast Center. Dr. Gabram is a TurningPoint Medical Advisory Board member.
 
The goal of the research project was to examine the feasibility and impact of a prospective surveillance approach to breast cancer rehabilitation. Our research team concluded that early identification and management of breast cancer treatment side effects (such as decreased function, limited range of motion and lymphedema) may decrease the impact of these issues and potentially improve quality of life. 
 
PATIENT EDUCATION EVENT
Tired of being tired...
Breast cancer-related fatigue.
Why do I feel this way?
What can I do to feel better?
When will it go away?
 
Breast cancer-related fatigue is one of the most impactful and frustrating side effects of treatment. This educational session will address the causes of fatigue and provide some practical steps to reduce the impact of fatigue.
 
Presented by: Jill Binkley, PT, MSc, CLT
Physical Therapist and Executive Director, TurningPoint
 
Thursday, May 12, 2016
at TurningPoint
10 - 11 a.m.
Light snack will be served.
 
TurningPoint's monthly educational programs are offered free of charge through the support of our community partners and donors.  
RSVP Required by
Monday, May 9, 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 
Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure
TP Hosts Student

Join the TurningPoint team May 7 for the annual Race for the Cure.  Komen Atlanta is a long time supporter of TurningPoint and participants in this race raise funding for grants awarded to TurningPoint and other area breast cancer support organizations.  

Join our team "TurningPoint" when you register online. Use discount code grantee2016 for a discount on adult 1 mile and 5K online registrations.   
Alisa Malte, PT student from Augusta University, spent time training with TurningPoint physical therapists during April.  Alisa assisted Lauren Bober, Senior Physical Therapist, with patients, learned our documentation process and observed our clinic in action.  She selected breast cancer rehabilitation for her elective rotation as the final course of her 3 year training. Alisa will graduate in May from the doctorate of physical therapy program and take her licensing exam this summer.
Support Group Donates to TP
Casting for Recovery 

Sandy Weber (left), long time member and chair of the Ruth Young Women's Cancer Support Group stopped by TP to present a donation from the group to TurningPoint's Jill Binkley. As a former patient at TP, Ruth Young found strength and support in TurningPoint services and the group has continued to honor TP in Ruth's memory.

Meetings for the faith-based support group are on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in Marietta.
"Amazing and meaningful!" were the words TP's Karen Burpo used to describe her experience at the recent Casting for Recovery retreat held at Smithgall Woods, near Helen, GA.  The national non-profit offers a unique program for breast cancer survivors that combines education and peer support with the therapeutic sport of flyfishing.  The annual event, offered at no cost to participants, will be held next in Georgia on May 19-21, 2017.  Check online in December to apply for chance to participate.
QUESTIONING NUTRITION 
May Nutrition Q&A
by Lisa Eisele RD, CSO, LD, TurningPoint Dietitian

Q: 
Can eating sugar cause cancer or increase my chance of recurrence?

 
A:  I get asked this question almost daily!
  
There has yet to be any randomized, controlled trials showing that sugar causes cancer.  However, obesity is considered a risk factor for several kinds of cancer and guidelines exist for refined sugar consumption.
 
QUILTING GROUP 
NOTE:  May Meeting Cancelled
Quilting Group Reminder:
Next meeting of the TurningPoint Quilting Group is
Saturday, June 18 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 May 25, 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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