July 27, 2009
Catherine H. Fincher, Editor
CANCER SURVIVORS ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE LOVING SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY
The one thing cancer survivors all agree on is that they couldn’t have done it without the support of family and community. Love and encouragement are priceless to cancer patients.
We have a forum where you can share your story or read stories that other CCR readers have submitted. You can also go to the Q&A section and share your knowledge with our readers. Please do follow the links to the ‘share your story’ pages. Helping other people who are facing this disease could brighten your day.
COLON CANCER SUPPORT
The Colon Cancer Support page offers suggestions to help patients and families dealing with colon cancer. People struggling with this disease and the treatments that go along with it can learn about chat rooms, managing their emotions, and coping with changes in life style that will face them.
The links on this page will direct readers to other resources where they can talk about their concerns and experiences, or respond to the questions or comments made by other readers.
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NEW STUDY IDENTIFIES PEOPLE AT HIGHER RISK FOR COLON CANCER
Dr. Sanford Markowitz announces that his research has identified a genetic mutation that increases the risk of developing colon cancer and other cancers. The mutation stops sugars from sticking to proteins. When this process works like it should, it is part of the body’s process to make mucus and is needed for many cellular activities.
People who have this genetic mutation should be screened for colon cancer.
Read Full Article Here: Researchers Identify Individuals at Risk...
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GROUP THERAPY FOR CANCER PATIENTS HELPS THEM FIND MEANING IN LIFE
Traditional support groups and private therapy concentrate on issues like body image and coping with your doctor. But a new ‘meaning centered psychotherapy’ is now offered at more hospitals in Europe and North America as studies show that it improves the patients spiritual well-being and lowered their anxiety.
The 8 week program is based on books by Nazi Concentration Camp survivor, Viktor Frankl, who believed people can endure severe hardships “if they know their life has meaning.” Session 1 introduces the group to each other and Frankl’s book. Session 2 directs the group to think about their identity before and after finding out they have cancer. Sessions 3-4 leads the group in an activity to reconnect with family history in a way that will add meaning to their lives. Session 5 presents Frankl’s view that no matter what kind of misfortune people encounter, they can decide how to respond to their situation. Sessions 6-7 focuses on overcoming the limitations of living with cancer, and carrying out their goals. The last session gets the group started on projects that will allow them to leave a legacy to their families.
Read Full Article Here: A New View, After Diagnosis
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JULIE MONTAS
Julie Montas’ co-workers donated their vacation hours so she wouldn’t lose any of her pay while undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy to treat her stage IV colon cancer. Montas works at Hannah Anderson LLC, in Portland, OR, and the management revived an old company policy that allowed workers to give their vacation hours to another worker who is sick.
Since her diagnoses in April, 2008, Montas has undergone 2 surgeries and lengthy chemotherapy treatments. Anderson employees also donated food services, housekeeping and other thoughtful support during Montas battle with the cancer, and she can’t thank them enough for the sacrifices they made on her behalf. Last December, Montas doctors told her that she is cancer free.
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JOINT CANADIAN AND AMERICAN RESEARCH DEVELOPING NEW COLON CANCER TREATMENT
Scientists from America and Canada are sharing their knowledge and skills to speed up research on new colon cancer treatments. The program will take advantage of studies being done at several organizations, and coordinate an effort to find new information about colon cancer and new treatments.
Doctors are investigating genetic deviations in colon cancer cells so they can create medicines that will specifically treat them. They also want to work on tests that will diagnose the type of tumor a patient has, and another set of tests that will measure the effectiveness of different treatments. The final goal is to establish a more personalized course of treatments that targets the individual’s needs.
Read Full Article Here:Ontario Joins Top Researchers, Pfizer...
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