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Cancer Connections is currently under revision until further funding is secured. Meanwhile, enjoy the wealth of information available in our archives! Feel free to register below so you will be included in our next forum.
January: Cancer Rehabilitation through Execise, by Tyler Hanna, Cancer Exercise Specialist and founder of Gallatin Valley Cancer Rehabilitation and www.ValleyCancerRehab.com.
February: Grieving the Loss of Normal, by Jane Moses, LCPC in Billings.
March & April: Radiation Therapy: Side Effects & How Technology is Making it Better Parts 3 & 4 , by Dr. Margaret Barnes, Radiation Oncologist and Assistant Professor of Rocky Mountain College in Billings.
May: Legislative Update: Strengthening the fight against cancer. , by Kristin Page Nei, Government Relations Director, American Cancer Society, Missoula.
June - Dec: TBD
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February: Radiation Therapy - How Technology is Making it Better, (continued from November 2007), by Dr. Margaret Barnes, Radiation Oncologist, Northern Rockies Radiation Oncology Center.
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March: "Fighting Back!" Cancer Survival from Self-Advocacy to Political Advocacy, by Darlene Falk, RN, Survivor/Advocate, Case Manager at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, Ambassador for American Cancer Society, and Team Captain Montana Komen Foundation.
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April: “If we would just DO what we know works…” by Rita McDonald, Survivor/Advocate, and Recipient of the Montana Cancer Control Coalition 2007 Bette Bohlinger Leadership Award.
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May: Cancer and Fatigue: Strategies for Coping, Cheryl Hackett, RN, Regional Program Director, Sletten Cancer Institute.
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June - October: Cancer Clinical Trials Series, by Dr. Grant Harrer of Big Sky Oncology & Sletten Cancer Institute in Great Falls, Dr. Ben Marchello of Montana Cancer Consortium in Billings, Dr. Patrick Beatty of Montana Cancer Specialists in Missoula, Dr. James Burke of Billings Clinic Cancer Center in Billings, and Amanda Dinsdale of Montana Cancer Consortium in Billings.
Click here for Basics, Science & Logistics PDF - June
Click here for Access & Barriers PDF - July
Click here for Ethics & Safety PDF - August
Click here for Funding & Finances PDF - September
Click here for More Funding, Advocacy, & Education PDF - October
November: Cancer Fighting Thanksgiving Recipes, from www.CancerProject.org.
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December: TBD
March 2007: Navigating the Cancer System, facilitated by Debbie Jeppeson, Patient Navigator, Sletten Cancer Institute, Great Falls.
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April 2007: Palliative Care, facilitated by Dr. Kathryn Borgenicht, Medical Director of Bozeman Deaconess Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program.
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May 2007: Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment, facilitated by Natalie Bucher, Registered Dietitian, Great Falls Clinic Cancer Care Center.
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June 2007: Pediatric Oncology Support, facilitated by Sarah Blackburn, Pediatric Oncology Social Worker, Billings Clinic.
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July 2007: The Who, What and Where of Hospice facilitated by Steve Janes, RN, Bozeman Deaconess Hospice.
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August 2007: Staying Organized Through a Health Crisis facilitated by Katherine Atteberry, Professional Organizer, Mind Over Matter
Day 1: Staying Organized after a Diagnosis
Day 2: Paper Chaos
Day 3: Mental and Technological Clutter
Day 4: The Notebook
September 2007: Exercise During and After Cancer Treatment, facilitated by Mary Boling, The Ridge Exercise Cancer Wellness Program.
Day 1: Exercise and Cancer
Day 2: Exercise Research and Questions
October 2007: Lymphedema, What It Is and What Can Be Done About It, facilitated by Caryl Perdaems, OTR, CLT-LANA, CWS Manager of Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Wound and Lymphedema Center.
Day 1: What is Lymphedema?
Day 2: Lymphedema and your Skin
Day 3: Lymphedema and Exercise
November 2007: Radiation -- What it is, How it Works, and Sife Effects, facilitated by Margaret Barnes, MD, Northern Rockies Radiation Oncology Center.
Day 1: What is Radiation Therapy?
Day 2: How does it Work?
Day 3: Radiation Therapy Side Effects
December 2007: Caring for the Caregiver, facilitated by Lisa O’Brien LCSW, Great Falls Clinic Cancer Care Center.
Day 1: Caring for the Caregiver Overview
Day 2: Caring for the Caregiver Concepts
Day 3: Caregiver Coping Strategies
Day 4: Caregiver Coping Exercises
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