Survivorship Partners

08/16/2012

Exciting new findings out of Fred Hutch.
http://www.fhcrc.org/en/news/center-news/2012/08/peter-nelson-lab-chemotherapy-resistance-mechanism.html

08/02/2012

Can you think of anything that could have prepared you for a cancer diagnosis?

Read more: http://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/authors/staff/from-olympic-gold-to-ovarian-cancer-our-interview-with-former-us-gymnast-shannon-miller.htm ://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/authors/staff/from-olympic-gold-to-ovarian-cancer-our-interview-with-former-us-gymnast-shannon-miller.htm

MCA had the exciting opportunity to interview the most decorated gymnast in American history, Shannon Miller, about how her Olympic training prepared her for biggest victory yet-- beating ovarian cancer.

07/16/2012

I'm sure many of you can relate to this experience-

http://blog.stupidcancer.com/2011/10/13/life-after-treatment-can-be-almost-as-hard-as-the-chemo/

I remember the sensation clearly. I felt sheepish walking into the room full of young cancer survivors. We had come...

07/10/2012

New Meta-study presented in late June that reconfirms the importance of a controlling blood sugars as part of a reducing risk of recurrence.

http://lifeovercancerblog.typepad.com/life-over-cancer-blog/2012/07/common-diabetes-drug-metformin-appears-to-reduce-cancer-risk.html

Keith Block, MD Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has been touted in several recent studies as having the potential to reduce the risk of cancer in people taking it to control their disease. Metformin (Glucophage) helps control both insulin levels and the am...

06/28/2012

This is good news for cancer survivors and everyone!

The Affordable Health Care Act is Upheld! Official statement from LIVESTRONG on this important US Supreme Court decision. http://bit.ly/ACActLIVESTRONG

06/26/2012

Check out our June Newsletter!

New this month is a book review. This month's book is Your Brain After Chemo. A Practical Guide to Lifting the Fog and Getting Back your Focus. Read more at...

06/25/2012

The supreme court is scheduled to rule on the Healthcare reform law this Thursday. The outcome will affect many cancer survivors.

http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=347334&type=newswires

Do you know how the ruling may affect you?

Insurance News - Young adults fear losing health coverage if law is overturned [The Seattle Times]

06/19/2012

Check out this radio station...what an incredible resource for cancer survivors!
http://w4cs.com/

W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network at w4cs.com is the one-stop shop for everything about Cancer. Besides being a radio station, you can search our whole website for the most comprehensive resource and research directory for patients, survivors, advocates, caregivers, and families with a focus ...

06/15/2012

Life Starts now... Love that tag line!

http://alittlebitofheavenmovie.com/

anyone seen it?

A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN is a love story set in New Orleans about an irreverent young woman who unexpectedly falls in love with her doctor. Marley Corbett (Kate Hudson) is young, beautiful, and wildly funny, but she’s afraid of opening herself up to true love and commitment. Though she uses her humor ...

06/13/2012

This approach empowers and actively involves patients in their health rather than passively "watchfully waiting" for something bad to occur.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-dean-ornish/prostate-cancer-screening_b_1587932.html

The serum PSA test should not be used alone for screening; it leads to too many unnecessary biopsies. A better estimate of individual risk, including the risk of more lethal disease, can be obtained by combining the PSA test with other information.

06/12/2012

Important discussion to have with your provider before having medical imaging such as a CT scan.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120611193634.htm

A new reviewed all the available scientific data compiled to date about potential environmental risks of breast cancer -- factors such as pesticides, beauty products, household chemicals, and the plastics used to make water bottles.

06/11/2012

Make every Monday..Meditation Monday! What a great way to start the week!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GurAmSuUkS4&list=UU7ipuV2qqDw9zTjVUmuysYw&index=4&feature=plcp

Anne Ornish: Begin each day as the author of your life! Because if not you, then who? By imbuing attention with intention, you can effectively manifest the v...