Collaborating for Impact: Public Health Genomics and Cancer Control Cyber-Seminar

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

The field of public health genomics has exploded over the last several years as more and more states are collaborating around cost-efficient, evidence-based methods to enhance cancer screening and prevention efforts.  Join the National Cancer Institute and Research to Reality (R2R) on April 16th as we explore opportunities and advances in this exciting field and the opportunities for collaboration between state and local health departments, cancer registries, and research institutions, to improve the care and programs provided across the states.

    

April’s cyber-seminar will feature three partners who are working together around several exciting public health genomic initiatives in Michigan. Debra Duquette from the Michigan Department of Community Health will provide an overview of how Michigan, as well as several other states, are creating innovative initiatives in genomics through cooperative agreements, collaborations with cancer registries, and will share some lessons learned relevant to other states/organizations looking to develop, fund, and implement similar initiatives in their own states.

Glenn Copeland, Director of the Michigan Cancer Surveillance Program and Michigan State Cancer Registrar, and Director of the Michigan Birth Defects Registries, will describe the specific effort the Cancer Registry has done to create a bi-directional reporting system and its role in developing and improving cancer control interventions and programs.

Finally, Dr. Maria Katapodi, University of Michigan School of Nursing, will discuss the opportunities for, and role of researchers, in public health genomics research and practice. She will discuss a recent research study exploring how to improve adherence to screening guidelines with young breast cancer survivors and their families.

Additionally we will be joined by representatives from Connecticut (Beverly Burke), Colorado (Dr. Jan Lowery and Randi Rycroft), and Florida (Dr. Tuya Pal) for the question and answer portion of the webinar so we can also learn from the exciting work those states are doing in the arena of public health genomics.

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Please click on the following link for more information and to register for this event: https://researchtoreality.cancer.gov/cyber-seminars.

Following registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the toll free number, web URL, and participant passcode. This cyber-seminar will be archived on the Research to Reality (R2R) web site at http://researchtoreality.cancer.govapproximately one week following the presentation.

Yoga of Awareness Program at Criser Cancer Resource Center

Eight Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
May 7 - June 25, 2013

Yoga of Awareness is an evidence-­‐‑based mind-­‐‑body program developed at Duke
University Medical Center to support cancer survivors. As Reported on CNN,
Business Week and USA Today, participants experienced improved sleep, vigor,
and relaxation. The course includes:

-­‐‑Gentle yoga & guided relaxation
-­‐‑Mindfulness practices & group sharing
-­‐‑Guided meditation & breathing exercises
-­‐‑Course manual & audio cds

The program is appropriate for anyone desiring to live more skillfully and is
approved for 16 continuing nursing education contact hours and 16 CE's for
social workers. Also approved for 16 Florida Massage CE's .

For more information, please email:
bertam@shands.ufl.edu
or call 352.219.8012


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Cancer Connections Meeting on March 27th at the Hope Lodge

Please join us on March 27th at noon in the Hope Lodge conference room. 

Dr. Martin Holzman of the Community Cancer Center of North Florida will do a presentation on brain cancers and the use of radiation in treating them.

RSVP by Monday March 25th if you would like to be included in the lunch count.  A $3 donation is requested, or you may bring a healthful dish to share. 

Brown baggers are welcome, too!

Feel free to pass along this invitation to anyone who might wish to join us.

For more information, please send me an email.  

hope to see you there

Barb Thomas - BnBBarb@aol.com

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Event at Moffitt Cancer Center

NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

FREE Event and Lunch.

Saturday, March 23, 2013
Moffitt Cancer Center, Vincent A. Stabile Building,
David Murphy Conference Room
12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612

Registration starts at 8 a.m.

Reservations required. RSVP to 1-888 MOFFITT
(1-888-663-3488)

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Webinar: The Latest on Colorectal Cancer Screening

Date: 
Tuesday, March 19

Time: 
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. EST

Speaker:

Thomas J. George, MD, FACP
University of Florida - American Cancer Society

Overview:
The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2011 about 141,210 people would be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and about 49,380 people would die of the disease in the U.S. In both men and women, colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death.
This presentation cuts through the confusion and misinformation surrounding colorectal cancer screening, and gives clinicians the facts and resources to help their patients make informed decisions and increase adherence to screening.

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CHANGE ISN'T ALWAYS BAD

By Victoria Moore

   The hardest thing I've had to do since I started my breast cancer journey is transition back into the "real world" as a newly disabled person. At times I have a difficult time conceptualizing who I actually am now until I become exhausted or come down with a virus after visting "Costco" or going to a movie. Outwardly, and fully dressed, I look like the same old me but unclothed my body is a tapestry of scars amid smooth skin and a slim physique. I am imperfect, and a woman with a warrior's spirit, but still with the awkward shyness of a bewildered little girl. If I were an animal I'd probably be a six-month old kitten.
   Due to the way I see my body now I also look for new ways to express who I currently am and aspire to be. Lately I've been drawn to very tactile looks-faux fur coats, puffy jackets, satin blouses, velvet skirts and cozy sweaters-that look luxe and feel luscious. Through the pages of "Vogue," "Harper's Bazaar," and "Elle" I fantasize about all of the clothes I'd buy if I had deep pockets and how wonderful I'd look if I were model perfect. Lately, my new perspective has led me to seek out other style resources on the internet, too, where personal style is prized over perfection. Photographed in various locations, especially on the street, I regularly check out other "fashionistas" on "LookBook.nu" and "Tokyo Fashion". Besides making internet connections with like-minded individuals around the world I've also been able to check out how others dress without exposing myself to germs at the mall or in a store.
   This, in turn, has taught me to see my appearance as an integral part of the environment. So now when I'm out and about in the city, I'm more observant. You could say I've become a visionary who instantly transforms my surroundings to fit my new internal landscape. Whenever I pass by a street with run-down buildings, trash on the sidewalk, and graffiti on the the walls, I mentally repaint and refurbish the surfaces, pick up the trash, powerwash the sidewalk, and replace the tagging with glorious murals. Before my diagnosis, and subsequent path, this wasn't one of my concerns but today it is. It's important for me to be aesthetically fulfilled by my surroundings as a way of coping with all of the physical, emotional and psychological compromises I've had to make.
   In the beginning I was unsure how to do this until I started visiting various art galleries every month. "The Word is Art" is one that I've recently added to my list of favorites, along with "Trunk," "Buckwild," WWA," and "G2." Spacious and wonderfully decorated with paintings, photographs, jewelry and other art pieces when I visited, it's an enervating oasis in the middle of a vibrant walking area. When it replaced a floor store that had been there for years, I realized that all change isn't bad and some things can even change for the better. Hopefully the same will be said for me as I enter an exciting, but uncertain, future.

Yoga Reduces Cancer Related Fatigue

Reduce Cancer-Related Fatigue, (CRF)
Fatigue is very common in breast cancer patients. Fatigue can prevent you from functioning normally and impacts the quality of life. Poor oxygenation due to improper breathing contributes also to low energy that causes listlessness and depression. Consider the following to reduce fatigue:

• Practicing specific flowing poses
• Breathing properly
• Eating well
• Getting enough rest will ultimately allow for energy to return

Breast Cancer Yoga has created a new yoga DVD that can be used for cancer related fatigue. This DVD contains unique restorative yoga poses that are gentle, flowing and meditative. The DVD's focus is on building strength, flexibility and potential for breast cancer recovery. Breast Cancer Yoga is designed to repair breast tissue, improve circulation of lymph and blood flow. It encourages feelings of safety and support through the use of props. Synchronized movement and breath create a mood of meditation, and relaxation. All combined there is increased vitality and hope. ​