TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
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Care. Compassion. Clinical Excellence.
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A few weeks ago, I had breast cancer-related surgery - again! I don't want to count how many surgeries my husband, family and friends have supported me through over the past 16 years since my initial diagnosis. Happily, though, my last surgery was almost a decade ago. At that time, I was told that I would need revision surgery in about 10 more years. I recall thinking that I would be happy to have surgery at that point, because it meant that I got to that 10 year mark! 

Recovering from surgery this time has only strengthened my resolve that a support system like TurningPoint is absolutely critical for breast cancer survivors. I have spent 13 years as a breast cancer physical therapist, advocate and researcher. But starting today, I will go to my workplace as a patient. I will put my recovery into the expert, trusted and compassionate hands of our TurningPoint caregivers. I know that they will help me feel better and get back to what I love to do. 

How can TurningPoint get you back to what you love to do? 
Jill 
Jill Binkley, PT, MSc, CLT
Executive Director
PATIENT PERSPECTIVE
Lorie
  
For the most part, cancer has been good to me.  I had some misconceptions about life after treatment; but, now I know better.   Because I did well during treatment, I thought after treatment I would jump right back into life where I left off.  I didn't realize I would face a "new normal," at least for a while,  of having to live with discomfort and live a lesser life than the "old normal."  I am very thankful that Jill had a vision for a place like TurningPoint - a place that not only rehabs the physical body but serves to educate and renew the mind and spirit.
 
PATIENT EDUCATION EVENT
Flexibility & Fitness - On the Go!
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
10:00 - 11:00 am

Do you spend your day sitting at work or at a computer? Do you feel like you don't have time to exercise?  Or, do you have increased fatigue and can't get  motivated to stand and exercise?
 
This educational event will promote increased flexibility and better physical fitness while sitting in a chair or confined to a desk. We will discuss seated moves that will offer a total body cardio and flexibility workout.
Come join us!
 
Presented by: 
TurningPoint Physical Therapy Team

This program is open to TurningPoint patients.

TurningPoint's monthly educational programs are offered free of charge through the support of our community partners and donors.  
RSVP Required by
Monday, August 15, 2016
Email RSVP
 or call 770-360-9271
Class size is limited.
Event Location:

TurningPoint Clinic
8010 Roswell Road, Suite 120
Atlanta, GA  30350
EVIDENCE UPDATE
Pilates-Based Exercise Improves Upper Extremity Problems in 
Breast Cancer Patients 
 

It is well documented in the medical literature that breast cancer treatment, particularly surgery and radiation, contribute to upper extremity impairments, including decreased motion, weakness and difficulty doing usual functional tasks. A recent study examined the effectiveness of Pilates-based exercises, compared to combined exercise and home exercise as part of the rehabilitation of shoulder and arm issues for patients going through breast cancer treatment. Study  details and results.
 
TurningPoint offers weekly Pilates classes with a Physical Therapist who is both an expert in breast cancer rehabilitation and a certified Pilates instructor. Pilates may be a great addition to your rehabilitation plan to help you get back to the things you love to do! 
 
Alpozgen AZ et al. Effectiveness of Pilates-based exercises on upper extremity disorders related with breast cancer treatment. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). 2016 Jun 23. doi: 10.1111/ecc.12532. [Epub ahead of print]
TURNING-POINTS 

Introducing New Yoga Class
for Beginners
 
Mondays at 9 am

The TurningPoint Yoga Class is taking on a new shape:  Beginner Yoga.  The class is now designed to provide a gentle easy approach to fitness for our patients post-surgery and for those needing a place to learn how to safely stretch and regain flexibility after treatment.

Participants are positioned in comfortable positions (chair or mat) and can progress at their own pace. Previous experience with yoga is not necessary. 

Learn more about the class and how to register.  
Time to Re-Enroll to Support TurningPoint!
  
Kroger
Another Way to Help TurningPoint!

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Help support TurningPoint while you shop at Kroger!  The Community Rewards program allows you to select a non-profit organization to benefit each time you make a purchase.  August is re-enrollment time for ALL Kroger Plus card holders, so please update your Non-Profit designationn (or set up TP as your selection) so that TurningPoint can continue to receive this ongoing support.  Thank You!

1. Go to www.kroger.com/community rewards.
2. If new to this, register your Plus card and create an online account.
3. View Rewards Detail
4. In your Account Summary (under Account Settings) scroll down to the Community Rewards section.
5. Enter Turning Point or NPO # 69715, select and confirm.
With Amazon Smile you make all of your normal purchases on Amazon, and 0.5% of your purchases goes to support TurningPoint.

2. Sign in with your normal Amazon account.
3. When you sign in you will be prompted to select a charitable organization.
4. Type TurningPoint in the search bar.
5. Visit www.smile.amazon.com and shop normally on your Amazon Smile account.

You can confirm you are in the right place while shopping when your screen shows "Benefiting TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation" in the upper left corner in the black bar across the top.
QUESTIONING NUTRITION 
August Nutrition Q&A
by Lisa Eisele RD, LD, TurningPoint Dietitian

Q:  Cherries are one of my favorite fruits.  With it being cherry season, I've been eating them by the pound.  Do they provide any health benefits?
 
A:  Choose Cherries, America's Super Fruit!
  
Not only are cherries satisfying to eat, they provide a wealth of health benefits earning them the title of "Super Fruit". Cherries have many important health benefits - from helping ease the pain of arthritis and gout, to reducing risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. Cherries can be one of the recommended 5-9 daily servings of fruits/vegetables recommended for cancer prevention and decreased recurrence.  Cherries also contain melatonin, which has been found to help regulate the body's natural sleep patterns, aid with jet lag, prevent memory loss and delay the aging process. 
QUILTING GROUP 
Quilting Group Reminder:
Next meeting of the TurningPoint Quilting Group is
Saturday, August 20 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
Monday* August 22, 2016
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
 
Looking to live well with advanced breast cancer?  Join us for a social and supportive meeting.  Ask for more details.

 
Open to all women in the community with advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

Facilitated by:
Karen Whitehead, MS, LMSW
TurningPoint Counselor
*Please note:  Coffee & Conversation has moved to Mondays.*
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 
Beginning Yoga Class
Monday Mornings 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Mat Pilates Class
Wednesday Mornings 8:00 am - 9:00 am
 
Mat Pilates
Participants are guided through breath work, simple mindful yoga postures, stretching and relaxation.  Yoga for beginners is an easy, safe and fun way to continue the journey towards good health and well being.  No experience necessary.
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.
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