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Announcements
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Caregivers Unite!
If you are a caregiver and are looking for resources, search no more. The American Cancer Society has created a Web page with you in mind. This new one-stop-shop provides a wealth of information vital to your caregiving process. You will find information on caring for yourself and the cancer survivor, including practical tips for managing care at home and coping with end-of-life issues, as well as tools to connect and communicate with other caregivers. Click here to access this great new resource.
Stompoutcancer.com Searching for Indie Bands for Compilation CD
StompOutCancer.com is looking for talented musicians for their compilation CD titled “Stomp Out Cancer, Indie Musicians Fight Ewing’s Sarcoma - Volume 2.” One hundred percent of the sales will go directly to research for less toxic treatments and early detection methods for people with Ewing's sarcoma. All music genres are encouraged and songs should be about life’s enjoyment, overcoming obstacles, or personal experiences with cancer. Music submission information can be found at: stompoutcancer.com The album is scheduled to be released on October 28th, 2008
New Telephone Support Group Available for Brain Tumor Patients
The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA), in collaboration with CancerCare, is launching a new, free telephone support group service for individuals currently receiving treatment for a malignant or benign brain tumor.
Eligible participants will receive a toll-free phone number to access the hour-long discussion group, which will take place once a week, for 12 weeks, beginning June 2nd. The sessions will be moderated by a CancerCare oncology social worker.
The number of support group participants is limited; however, future groups may be added based on participant interest. This is a great opportunity for individuals who do not have a brain tumor support group in their area, are unable to attend a group, or are in need of additional support.
For more information, please contact Tonya at CancerCare at 1-800-813-HOPE (4673), ext. 8039.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer Survivors’ Helpline 1-888-753-LBBC (5222)
Do you want to talk to someone who understands what you are facing? Consider calling the LBBC Survivors' Helpline for support. This national, toll-free telephone service is staffed by trained volunteers affected by breast cancer. Helpline volunteers are dedicated to offering guidance, information, and peer support in a confidential setting. A woman affected by breast cancer will be taking phone calls each Tuesday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, EDT. At any other time, leave a message and a volunteer will return your call within 24 hours. Our personalized matching service connects you with women in similar circumstances. Spanish-speaking Helpline volunteers are available.
CRUISIN' FOR A CURE!
Breast Cancer Survivors Celebrating Success Conference
The Kommah Seray Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation is hosting a Celebration Cruise for breast cancer survivors and their families and friends. The purpose of this conference is to uplift and educate survivors as they matriculate back into life after treatment. The program is also designed to benefit those who have not had cancer, caregivers, children of patients and survivors, and individuals interested in volunteering for any of the organizations hosting or sponsoring this event. The conference will include breakout sessions on stress management, fitness, nutrition, cancer-related legal issues, pediatric mental health, volunteering, caregiving, and medical coverage in addition to traditional insurance coverage. For more information about the cruise contact ibc@ksibcf.org or visit us at www.ksibcf.org. Additionally, you may call Andrea at (909) 981-1755 to hold your cabin. Reference: KS Cancer Foundation. Payment plans are welcomed.
The Susan G. Komen Foundation, Komen for a Cure! Inland Empire Affiliate is a sponsor of the Cruisin’ for a Cure! Breast Cancer Survivors Celebrating Success Conference. As a part of this partnership, there is an opportunity for speakers, presenters and survivors to apply for a travel scholarship to attend this conference. For more information and to apply, please contact your local affiliates: Inland Empire, San Diego, Central Valley, and the Los Angeles County Affiliate at 626-577-2700.
How Family Communication and Conflict Management Affect Cancer Patients’ Support
A cancer experience in her family led University of Georgia grad student Tara Abbott to work on her thesis with cancer survivors and their family members. She is collecting data to see how the communication style of a family in which one member has cancer influences that patient’s perceived availability of, and satisfaction with, social support. Individuals 18 and older who are dealing with cancer and who have at least one other individual in their immediate family are welcome and encouraged to complete this anonymous online questionnaire at Survey Monkey.
For more information, contact Tara Abbott via phone at (706) 542-4893 or e-mail at abbott.tara@gmail.com or abbott06@uga.edu.
Have You Faced Breast Cancer, but Your Sister Hasn't?
If you have faced breast cancer but have a sister who hasn't, the research
team behind the innovative Sister
Study would like to talk to you both.
The Sister Study is the only long-term study of women aged 35 to 74 whose
sister had breast cancer. It is a national study, conducted under the auspices
of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, aimed at learning
how environment and genes affect the chances of getting breast cancer. The
researchers have recruited about half of their target goal of 50,000 women. If
you meet the qualifications of the study, they would love to talk to you -- and
are particularly interested in hearing from Latina, African-American,
American-Indian, and Asian women, as well as women older than age 65
Call 1-877-4SISTER if you or someone you know can participate or volunteer.
E-mail: info@sisterstudy.org; Web
site: www.sisterstudy.org.
Helping with Treatment Decisions
Having a tough time making decisions about cancer treatment? Try
NexProfilerTM—an interactive tool for patients and caregivers. To get started,
log
in and chose the specific cancer type you're interested in. If you need help
using the tool, call 1-877-422-3228 or e-mail support@nexcura.com.
Free Upcoming Teleconferences From CancerCare
- Thurs., July 24, 2008 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET
Updates on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL) Part II: Complications, Clinical Trials and New Approaches
- Thurs., July 31, 2008 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET
Managing Treatment Side Effects: Supportive Care
For more information or to register for Cancer Care telephone education
workshops, go to: cancercare
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Books
by CSN Members
Have you written and published a new book? Send your submission to announcements@acscsn.org. Please
let us know if you are a CSN member so we can link the book announcement to
your CSN personal web page and other contributions. And don't forget to tell
us where to pick up a copy.
Book announcements are provided for informational purposes only and do not represent endorsement by the American Cancer Society.
Announcements are subject to the American Cancer Society's CSN disclaimer and
its terms and conditions.
Hello Cancer ... Remember Me.
Cancer survivor Paul Streble (CSN user name: Streble) writes about his memories of 1959 when he was six years old and developed cancer of the larynx. In Hello Cancer … Remember Me he recalls his experience and how it affected his family. He talks about faith, prayers, and his parents' never-ending pursuit of a cure for him. Paul Streble is celebrating 50 years of survival next year. This book is available through
Publish America for $9.95.
Smilies are Naturally Bald: Warped Humor for the Twisted Path of Cancer
Laugh about cancer? Sometimes it is the only thing a cancer patient can do. Laughter is what kept Irena Monticelli and her sister Felicia going when they were diagnosed with cancer within a year of one another.
"We would cry and then laugh at the absurdity of our situations," Irena said.
Their laughter inspired Irena to write Smilies are Naturally Bald: Warped Humor for the Twisted Path of Cancer, a comic book with quirky humor and full color illustrations about Joe the lab rat's experiences through chemo, radiation, and surgery. Each page also features a smiley suffering through treatments.
See www.smiliesarenaturallybald.com to learn more about the book and www.studiodimonticelli.com for information on the Monticelli sisters.
Hope Begins in the Dark: 50 Lymphoma Survivors Tell Their Exclusive Life Stories
In this inspirational and informative book, award-winning journalist Jamie Reno profiles 50 fellow survivors of lymphoma, a cancer of the immune system. This remarkable group includes athletes, actors, kids, seniors, homemakers, CEOs, rock stars, scientists, doctors, comedians, authors, soldiers, and others. Reno's unique perspective on the subject is made clear as he shares the compelling story of his own victory over non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Learn more about the people who are profiled in the book, or order a copy of your own, at either the Hope Begins in the Dark Web site, (http://www.hopebeginsinthedark.com) at Jamie Reno's personal Web site (http://www.jamiereno.com). You can also contact Jamie directly at 858-467-1070 or via e-mail at jreno@san.rr.com.
Other Cancer-Related Books
American Cancer Society's Guide to Pain Control: Understanding
and Managing Cancer Pain
The revised edition of this guide, released
in March 2004, reflects updated developments in pain control,
with an increased focus on practical information for people with
cancer and their loved ones and caregivers. This comprehensive
revision describes the many pain-relief options available, explains
ways to achieve acceptable pain control, and helps readers understand
the optimal balance between pain relief and potential side effects
of pain medication. For more information, go to: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PUB /content/PUB_1_1_American_Cancer_ Societys_Guide_to_Pain_Control_ Revised_Edition.asp
Couples
Confronting Cancer
Maintaining a healthy, long-term marriage or relationship
in today's society is challenging enough. When cancer enters
the picture, it can become a source of further stress. In this
book from the ACS, you can learn to cope with the demands that
cancer can unexpectedly put on relationships and how to deal
with cancer more successfully. For more information, go to:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PUB/content/PUB_
1_1_Couples_Confronting_ Cancer.asp
Eating Well, Staying Well During and After Cancer
Eating Well, Staying Well During and After Cancer Eating well is especially
important for people with cancer. Eating well during and after cancer can help
you feel better, keep up your strength and energy, keep up your weight and your
body's store of nutrients, tolerate treatment-related side effects, decrease
your risk of infection, and heal and recover quickly. In
Eating Well, Staying Well During and After Cancer,
the experts at the American Cancer Society explore what you should eat and
what you should avoid in order to stay strong and benefit from treatment.
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