Summer 2010 (Vol. 7, No. 3)
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 of LifeLinks we are focusing on the positive steps that transplant survivors can take to mitigate the effects of transplant and live healthier, happier lives.
Research has shown time and again that exercise and actively participating in life keeps us healthier and counteracts the problems associated with aging.
The process of going through a hematopoietic transplant can have effects similar to aging. For this reason, participating in activities that fight the aging process is especially important for transplant survivors.
Best regards,
Paul Martin, M.D.
Director, Long-Term Follow-Up
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Educational Events
Brown Bag Discussion
This group provides peer support and education to participants. All transplant and returning follow-up patients are welcome to attend and share their experiences. Participation can be in person or by conference call. A faculty member will join us one or two weeks a month to provide insight and education on various aspects of the transplant process. This group is co-facilitated by a clinical social worker and an LTFU nurse. Bring your lunch if pressed for time. Space is limited to 50 participants.
When: Every Thursday, 12-1 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.
If you have comments or questions about the newsletter or would like to be added to or deleted from our mailing list, contact Kevin Bray at (206) 667-6256 or by e-mail at ltfunews@fhcrc.org. You are also welcome to subscribe to receive an electronic version of the newsletter via e-mail by visiting http://www.fhcrc.org/about/pubs/enews/ltfu-enews/index.html.
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