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Beverly Moyers, a 59-year old breast cancer survivor, was able to return to work after cancer in part because of a referral made by the Survivorship Program to vocational rehabilitation. Learn more »
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by Robin L. Bennett, MS, CGC, Senior Genetic Counselor, University of Washington Medical Center After a diagnosis of cancer is made, it is normal to wonder if you are at risk to develop another cancer or if people in your family have an increased risk of developing cancer. Overall, about 5 percent of cancer has a strong genetic component. Read more »
Beginning in May 2010 the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program will offer another 10-week session of its strength-and-fitness program, Exercise and Thrive, for people who have completed cancer treatment. Read more »
Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness in an annual event designed for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, family and health care professionals. It is designed to provide general education on a variety of the late- and long-term effects faced by cancer survivors after treatment is completed. Learn more about our June 2010 event »
Survivors of Childhood Cancer: Moving Beyond the Cure Thursday, April 8
Real Life, Real Food for Cancer Survivors: Basics of Bone Health Monday, April 19
What can happen when genetic test results are placed in medical records? Clinical test results are normally included in a person's medical records. Consequently, individuals considering genetic testing must understand that their results might not be kept private. Read more »
Learn more about the Survivorship Program
For more information on the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program or to arrange an appointment for yourself, a friend or family member, call 1-866-543-4272, email us at survivor@fhcrc.org or visit our Web site at www.fhcrc.org/survivorship. We hope to hear from you soon.
Questions
To submit comments or questions about the newsletter, or to be added to or deleted from our mailing list, please contact the Survivorship Program at 206-667-2814 or by e-mail at survivor@fhcrc.org.
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