Fall 2013 (Vol. 7, No. 3) | |||||||
Wishing you well,
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Survival Strategies: The Power of ResilienceFor many cancer survivors, the aftermath of treatment can have a profound and lasting impact not only on their body but on their mind as well. For some, it’s natural to develop a positive outlook on life during and after treatment, while others struggle to find any positive meaning in their difficult cancer journey. Frequently asked questions
Q: What are some ways I can thrive or move forward
from my experience? NEW Survivorship Program Facebook page and Blog!!We are expanding our communication efforts to increase awareness of our program and connect with survivors through our new Facebook page and blog. If you have not done so already, stay connected by liking us on Facebook and following our blog. Events and Community Education
Healthy for the Holidays is an annual winter-time event designed for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, family and health care professionals. It is designed to provide general education on a selection of survivorship topics including late- and long-term effects of cancer, reducing stress thru exercise and nutrition, and cancer's impact on the family and caregivers. For 2013, we have once again partnered with Gilda’s Club of Seattle to offer a Survivorship Lecture Series. The two final lectures of the series are as follows: Stress Management for Survivors and Caregivers
Date and time: September 16th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
RSVP Required: 206.709.1400 or online at www.gildasclub.com Life After Cancer: Now what?
Date and time: November 14th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
RSVP Required: 206.709.1400 or online at www.gildasclub.com Team Survivor NorthwestTeam Survivor Northwest provides a broad range of fitness and health education programs to enable women cancer survivors, in any stage of treatment or recovery and at any fitness level. All TSNW programs are offered at no cost to members. This is a supportive and safe environment to get back into reaching one's emotional and physical goals during treatment and post-treatment. For more information, visit the TSNW website or call 206-732-8350. Learn more about the Survivorship ProgramFor more information about the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program, call (866) 543-4272, email us at survivor@fhcrc.org or visit our website. To schedule an appointment for yourself, a friend or family member, at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Survivorship Clinic, call (206) 288-1024. Support the Survivorship ProgramYour support of the Hutchinson Center Survivorship Program funds research on survivor issues and concerns and provides information and support to cancer survivors. QuestionsTo 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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