Spring 2010 (Vol. 7, No. 2) The LTFU LifeLinks newsletter is sent quarterly to people who have undergone treatment through Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's transplant program.
This issue of the LTFU LifeLinks newsletter pays tribute to Dr. E. Donnall Thomas. Those of you who were treated in the early days of bone marrow transplantation may have met Dr. Thomas personally. Those treated much later may not be aware of the pivotal role he played in the development of the treatment responsible for saving so many lives. As Dr. Thomas approaches his 90th birthday, we hope you will join us in celebrating the achievements of "the father of bone marrow transplantation."
Best regards, Paul Martin, M.D. Director, Long-Term Follow-Up
Featured Readings The spirit of a pioneer Dr. E. Donnall Thomas built his career fighting an unrelenting killer. As he turns 90, we revisit his legacy and ponder the future of cancer care. Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions Dental issues following a transplant Read more »
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.
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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/en/news/enews/ltfu.html.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical technology to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases.
