Cancer Fighters eNewsletter - Dec 2009

      Volume 1 - Issue 2

Upcoming Events

Eastern
Sisters for the Cure 
December 12, 2009
Southwestern
Gilda's Holiday Party
December 16, 2009
Western
Cancer Fighter Open House
December 23, 2009
 

The Cancer Fighters newsletter provides timely information and updates.  Below are snapshots of information and you can read the full articles on www.cancerfighter.com

Cancer Fighters needs your input!  Visit our Current Topic message board and help us decide next year's Celebrate Life 2010 theme. Vote for your favorite from the list.   

Have you visited the new Cancer Fighters Shine?  It is an online gallery to showcare a variety of your creative expressions.  You can share almost anything or connect with others and comment on their submissions. 

Did You Know?
Holiday Shopping Tips

The holidays are a wonderful time of year to enjoy time with friends and family.  But, along with the joys of the season can come many demands including PAC Membersfinding “the perfect gifts” for your loved ones.  Holiday shopping can be a major cause of stress and anxiety which may compromise your immune system and your body’s ability to heal.

If you are feeling under pressure or haven’t started your holiday shopping, read our tips to simplify your gift giving.  But remember – your presence and good cheer is the greatest gift. 

Cancer Fighters Stories

We want to introduce the new members of our Patient Advisory Council (PAC), a group of 12 patients and their caregivers that meet on a quarterly basis to provide a patient’s point-of-view on upcoming initiatives at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA).  The new PAC team will provide valuable insights and perspectives to help CTCA better serve patients.  View the new member list.

Greg Boyd and Joe Depina are patients and Cancer Fighters at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) at Western Regional Medical Center.  They met and became instant friends in May 2009.  Greg and Joe have decided to give back and help new patients in similar situations that they have already experienced.  They are available to talk, meet and provide support.   Read more about their advice and words of encouragement.  

Hospital Updates

CTCA at Eastern Regional Medical Center
Introducing IORT

CTCA at Midwestern Regional Medical Center
Doctor Recognition, Guest Quarters Expansion and Additional Renovations

CTCA at Southwestern Regional Medical Center
Expansion Complete

CTCA at Western Regional Medical Center
New Treatments and Additional Inpatient Rooms