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Dear friends of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program,

This edition of "Survive and Thrive" focuses on new research we've done that reveals a myriad of benefits for cancer survivors who participate in community classes focused on strength training. In addition to the camaraderie of exercising with fellow survivors, participants became stronger and gained energy. Read on for more information about how you could benefit from this important aspect of self-care.

If you're struggling to regain your strength, sense of well-being or have other concerns, please contact us. We'd love to help connect you with great resources to help you live your best life after cancer.

Wishing you well,

Survivor Profile Frankie White calls the Survivorship Program an anchor as she moves away from crisis mode to thriving after colorectal cancer. Learn more »

Strength-focused, community-based exercise programs bring mind-body rewards for cancer survivors

New evidence shows exercise for former patients is safe and reaps physical, mental and social benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to exercise after cancer?
Do I have to pay to participate in Exercise and Thrive?
Can I join Exercise and Thrive while I’m still in cancer treatment?
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Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness 2012

Saturday, June 2, 2012, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
"Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness" is an annual free 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 and register »

Shore Run/Walk

Sunday, June 10, 2012, Seattle
Shore Run/Walk, one of Seattle's most family-friendly and scenic events along Lake Washington, is back again for its 35th year. Proceeds from this year's Shore Run/Walk will benefit the Survivorship Program. Join us for a 5K run/walk, 10K run, or Half-Mile Kids' Run and festive party at the finish in Madison Park.
Register with discount code "SURVIVOR35" and get $5 off the 5K or 10K adult registration fee. Join fellow survivors by signing up under team "Survivorship Program."
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Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series

Multiple Dates, Gilda's Club Seattle
Thursday, June 21, 7-8:30pm | Treatment Summaries and Survivorship Care Planning
Thursday, September 7, 7-8:30 p.m. | Stress Management Techniques for Cancer Survivors
Wednesday, November 14, 7-8:30 p.m. | Life After Cancer, Now What?
Learn more about this free lecture series »

Pediatric Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness

Saturday, October 27, 2012, Seattle Children's Hospital
Save the date for the 2012 Pediatric Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness event hosted by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital. More details to come!

To learn about our previous 2010 event, please visit our event website.

Exercise and Thrive

Summer Sessions, TBD, Multiple Locations in Western Washington
The Exercise and Thrive summer sessions are starting soon around Western Washington. Classes are held twice a week for 90 minutes at YMCA locations. Through LIVESTRONG at the YMCA: Exercise and Thrive, survivors build muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve their capacity to perform activities of daily living, from work to play. Classes are led by nationally certified personal trainers who have received cancer training from cancer survivor specialists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Learn more »

Volunteer Opportunities

Water station attendants needed June 10

The Survivorship Program needs volunteers to help at our course water station for the Shore Run/Walk on the 5K and 10K courses; this is a two-hour commitment from about 7:30-9:30 a.m. Volunteers are responsible for handing out water to the racers as they go by. Please contact Emy at ehammond@fhcrc.org or (206) 667-5262 for more details.

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 website. We hope to hear from you soon.

Support the Survivorship Program

By supporting the Hutchinson Center Survivorship Program, you will be funding research on survivor issues and concerns and providing information and support to cancer survivors.

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.