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Dear friends of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program,
More people diagnosed with cancer are surviving each year; now more than two-thirds of adult cancer patients are expected to reach the 5-year survival point, often living with the effects of the cancer and its treatment for the rest of their lives. One of the most difficult late effects cancer survivors face is the development of second cancers.
This edition of "Survive and Thrive" features information about cancer prevention for cancer survivors. Hopefully you will find this information helpful in making lifestyle choices that promote the healthiest cancer-free life possible.
Transitions in the Survivorship Program
In June we bid Dr. Debra Friedman a most fond farewell as director of the Survivorship Program, wishing her well in her new post at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. This summer we have been busy taking a close look at the Survivorship Program procedures, brainstorming about what would make the program even stronger. Following these activities, I can confidently report that the program is thriving and can be expected to meet a broader range of needs for even more cancer survivors over these next years.
You can be assured that your Survivorship Program will continue through the efforts of remarkably committed individuals that have been with the program since its origins, including Emily Jo Rajotte, MPH, program manager, and Polly Lysen-Halpern, nurse practitioner, and with the unwavering support of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. We are delighted to welcome additional staff such as Caryn Young, nurse practitioner, who will help us meet our goals. Soon you can expect to hear about several new or expanded programs that we will offer and new opportunities for input of cancer survivors.
It is a privilege to direct this remarkable program and to work with the dedicated people who are assuring that we reach the cancer survivors of Washington and Alaska. I welcome your feedback and suggestions; please email me or Emily anytime with your ideas at survivor@fhcrc.org.
Wishing you well,
| Karen Syrjala Director, Survivorship Program |
Survival Strategies
Cancer Prevention
by Marian Johnson, Clinical Coordinator with the Prevention Clinics at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
As cancer survivors are at increased risk for recurrence of their original cancer as well as the development of new cancers, prevention is an important issue. Marian Johnson of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Prevention Clinics provides information to clear up common misconceptions.
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Educational Event
Symptom Management for Cancer Survivors
Wednesday, September 24, 7-8:30 p.m.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Arnold Building, M1-A303/305/307 Conference Room
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Research for Survivors
Preventing second cancers in cancer survivors
One of the most devastating late effects cancer survivors face is the development of a second cancer arising as a result of treatment, genetic predisposition, or aging. Second cancers are concerning because of their effects on general health, quality of life and long-term survival.
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Survivor Profile
Anita Mitchell
Anita Mitchell, a 44-year old colon-cancer survivor, left her clinic appointment excited about Exercise and Thrive, the exercise program being offered by the Survivorship Program to encourage and promote exercise for cancer survivors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Second Cancers
What is a second cancer? What are the causes of second cancers?
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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 toll-free at (866) 543-4272 or by e-mail at survivor@fhcrc.org.