This issue of the LifeLinks newsletter highlights Dr. Eric Chow's research. The information from his work on cardiovascular disease will help our patients live healthier lives. During the past year, we included a set of questions about cardiovascular diseases in the Patient Recovery Questionnaire.

Thank you to all who have already responded to our questionnaires on this important topic. For those who have not responded, we plan to send an abbreviated version of the questions to ensure that Dr. Chow's research truly represents the experience of LTFU patients.

Best regards,
Paul Martin, M.D.
Director, Long-Term Follow-Up

Featured Readings
Survey reveals encouraging heart news
LTFU participants who have yet to answer a survey on heart and blood vessel diseases may still do so-and increase LTFU's knowledge about these serious potential complications for transplant patients.
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Former Patient Profile
Paul Hildebrandt
Pilot Paul Hildebrandt happily returns to the skies following his transplant.
Read more »

Staff Profile
Patient care coordinator
Colleen Duffy's great career at the Hutchinson Center comes full circle with her new position at LTFU.
Read more »

Educational Events
Understanding & Coping with Chronic Graft versus Host Disease (cGvHD)
A free telephone conference & podcast for bone marrow/stem cell transplant survivors, caregivers, families and their health care professionals.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. (EST)
Learn more »

Long-Term Support for Patients and Caregivers After Transplant
This group provides peer support for patients, facilitated by LTFU nurses. All transplant and returning follow-up patients are welcome to attend and share their experiences. Caregivers welcome. Participation can be in person or by conference call. Bring your lunch if pressed for time.

When: Every Thursday, 11:30-12:30 p.m.
Where: Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E., Sixth Floor, Room 23

To participate in the discussion via conference call, dial 1-641-715-3300. At the prompt to enter a PIN number, enter 882679 followed by the # symbol. You will be charged a long-distance fee.

If you need financial help, we can provide you with a phone card.

Questions? Contact Long-Term Follow-Up at (206) 667-4415.

Questions?

If you have any medical or long-term follow-up questions, call (206) 667-4415.
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