Fall 2010 (Vol. 7, No. 4)

The LTFU LifeLinks newsletter is sent quarterly to people who have undergone treatment through Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's transplant program.

In this issue, we feature information about the new Patient Recovery Questionnaire that is now being sent to our Long-Term Follow-Up patients. We have made changes to ensure that the information you provide addresses the needs of the many researchers at the Hutchinson Center who work to improve outcomes for our patients.

This same information helps our clinical staff when we receive calls from you or your doctor asking for medical advice. We hope you will find the new questionnaire easy to complete. Please contact LTFU if you have any questions or suggestions about the new questionnaire.

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

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Featured Readings
Wanted: a complete questionnaire
A newer version of a patient questionnaire focuses on recovery, an important area of study for clinicians and researchers.
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Staff Profile
LTFU Director Dr. Paul Martin
knew at an early age that medicine was his calling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Unrelated donor transplants
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Healthy for the Holidays
Join us for an educational event for cancer survivors at the Hutchinson Center campus, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13.

Among the topics:

* Late Effects from Cancer
* Stress Management for Cancer Survivors
* Maximizing your Exercise Investment
* Healthy Holiday Treats

Please RSVP. Space is limited.
206-667-5262
www.fhcrc.org/survivorship
survivor@fhcrc.org

Educational Events
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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