UPCOMING EVENTS:
Calendar of events, support groups and more for the month of June
Cancer Education Series
Everyday Chemical Exposures: What the latest science says you can do to reduce cancer risk
Tens
of thousands of chemicals are on the market in the U.S and some are
used in huge quantities. Very few have been thoroughly tested for their
effects on health. We know that over 200 chemicals are carcinogens. For
many thousands of chemicals, the science isn’t complete enough yet to
say for sure. Still, there is increasing evidence to suspect them, and
more and more people are calling for a precautionary approach. The
2008-2009 “President's Cancer Panel” reported that environmentally
induced cancers have been greatly underestimated. The Report urged
action to reduce widespread exposure to carcinogens. Though government
and industry have the lion’s share of this responsibility, there is much
individuals can do.
What can we do in our homes, yards and
gardens, in our clothing, furniture, personal care, and other choices,
to avoid the likely worst offenders? What are important choices in the
community – such as in schools and workplaces – that will reduce risk?
We’ll talk about how the latest research and some great resources on
cancer and environment can help focus our efforts. We’ll review specific
actions and changes that will reduce exposure to suspected carcinogens.
Presented
by Carmi Orenstein, M.P.H. Wednesday, June 19, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Cayuga
Medical Center, Borg Warner Conference Room (enter through Radiation
Medicine).
Carmi Orenstein, M.P.H. is an independent
consultant in environmental and public health research, writing, and
communications. For fourteen years she worked as an educator for the
Cornell Program on Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors, with
leadership, editorial and
Cancer Research Meeting to focus on Genetic Testing
In last month's e-news, we announced the creation of monthly meetings
to connect Cornell doctoral students studying cancer and those of us
directly touched by the disease. The focus of these meetings will be
cancer research, but discussed in terms accessible to the lay person.
The first of these meetings will be held Wed. June 12, 6-7:30 pm at CRCFL.
This
month's topic is genetic testing which has been in the news because of
Angelina Jolie's announcement that she recently underwent a double
mastectomy after testing positive for a genetic mutation. Claire Anderson will give a brief presentation provding background on the topic.
Everyone
is welcome - we'll even provide a light dinner. Please note that
medical 
advice cannot and will not be given in these meetings. The
purpose is to talk about the science behind cancer and cancer treatment.
For further information, contact Bob Riter at bob@crcfl.net or 277-0960.
Are you a Previvor?
Previvor
is a term increasingly used to describe a person who has a hereditary
predisposition to developing cancer. Angelina Jolie is a previvor due to
her genetic mutation that put her at high risk of developing breast and
ovarian cancers.
It can be a murky situation in many respects.
For example, will insurance pay for prophyactic
surgery if you haven't
yet been diagnosed with cancer? How does one wrap his or her head around
having a high probability of developing cancer in the future? Where
does one go for evaluation and treatment?
If previvor is a term that applies to you and if you'd like to connect with others from our area, send an e-mail to Bob Riter bob@crcfl.net
and he will put you in touch with one another. We'd especially like to
hear from people who have sorted through these issues in the past so
that "newcomers" can learn from your experiences.
Telephone and Online Workshops:
Colorectal Cancer: What's New & What's on the Horizon
Webinar from Colon Cancer Alliance. Wednesday, June 19, 8-9:30 pm.
Pamper Your Skin & Spirit Session
(beauty workshop for women with cancer)
Wed., Sept. 11th 4-5:30pm at CRCFL**new date**
Holly Green of Norabloom Botanicals
will lead a workshop focusing on skin care during and after cancer
treatment. All of the beauty products used will be free of potentially
worrisome chemicals (e.g., parabens, phthalates) found in many
commercial products. Each participant will be provided a cleanser and
moisturizer. This program was funded by a grant through the Community Foundation Women's Fund.
Registration is limited to 8 participants, with priority given to women
currently receiving, or who have just completed, chemotherapy and/or
radiation therapy. To register, call Bob or Kerry at CRCFL 607-277-0960.
research responsibilities for several of the
program’s areas of focus. For the last three years she has worked as a
translational researcher for the Philadelphia-based Breastcancer.org, as
well as on other freelance projects in environmental health for clients
including biologist and author Dr. Sandra Steingraber and several
health and grassroots organizations.
Beautiful Oak Table marked down to $100 (benefit for CRCFL)
Volunteers Needed: Good Listeners
We are currently seeking compassionate volunteers with good listening
skills to provide support to people with cancer in a hospital setting.
Candidates must be available to volunteer for 3 hours on a weekly
basis.
Contact Sharon Kaplan (sharon@crcfl.net or 277-0960) for more info or print a volunteer application here.
On Sale at CRCFL ($10) "The Elephant in the Room" By Bob Riter
The first collection of Bob's newspaper columns about cancer ("The Elephant in the Room: Practical Advice When the Diagnosis is Cancer")
is now out of print. You can buy a used copy through Amazon for $1,000
or so (we're not kidding!), or you can stop by our office and pick up a
new copy for $10.
The good news is that the book was taken off the market because an expanded and retitled book, When Your Life is Touched by Cancer: Practical Advice and Insights for Patients, Professionals, and Those Who Care, is being released nationally this summer. We'll let you know when it hits the bookstores!
Please Note Regarding Parking at CRC
When you visit the Cancer Resource Center, please do not park in the lot
across the street. It is privately owned & cars parked there may be
ticketed or towed. In addition to metered spaces on State St. in front
of CRC, there are usually open spaces one block over on Green St. Those
spaces are not metered.
Can't wait to see all of you at this year's event beginning at 10am (registration begins at 9am). As always, we will have live music on the course, prizes, a DJ, bagels, shirts for sale and a delicious pancake breakfast!
Our new & improved Walkathon website (crcfl.kintera.org/walk/run2013) is up and running! We are still fine-tuning the design but the site is completely functional! You can also download a printable registration form. Either way, you can get a head start on your fundraising now!
