Cancer Connection Nov - Dec

NEW BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital is pleased to announce a new monthly support group for breast cancer survivors. The next support group will be Tuesday, November 13 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Cancer Center (1203 S. Tyler Street, Covington). It can be hard to talk about how it feels to have cancer and how to manage the many emotions that accompany the diagnosis. Talking with others in a supportive environ-ment is an effective way to manage these feelings and learn positive coping strategies. This free support group will be facilitated by Melinda Breaux, a Licensed Professional Counselor and breast cancer survivor. The support group is open to anyone currently receiving treatment or who has completed treatment for breast cancer. Every-one is invited regardless of where they received treatment. For more information, please call Jane Freudenberger, MSW, LCSW, at 985-875-2234 or send an email to [email protected].

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital 1203 South Tyler Street Covington, LA 70433

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NOVEMBER—DECEMBER, 2012

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TAI CHI: HEALING IN MOTION

Every Thursday starting October 25 through December 13

(no class on Thanksgiving) 9 - 10:00 a.m.

Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion 16300 Highway 1085, Covington

The art of Tai Chi will help you learn to use the power of movement to fight disease, boost your immune sys-tem, find strengths, make the best of treatments and meet the challenges a significant illness brings. Guided by Erlinda R. Nye, yoga and tai chi instructor, the class will help regain wellness. Participants may start at any time. The free class is open to individuals with a can-cer diagnosis, their caregivers and the health profes-sionals who care for them. To register or for more in-formation, call 985-898-4581.

MINDFUL MEDITATION: AN ALLY IN YOUR CANCER RECOVERY

Every Thursday starting October 18 through December 13

(no class on Thanksgiving) 10 - 11:00 a.m.

Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion 16300 Highway 1085, Covington

Learn to use the power of your mind to fight disease, find strengths, make the best of treatments and meet the challenges cancer can bring. Guided by Ellen LaRocca, the class will introduce various meditation, guided imagery and simple yoga techniques. Partici-pants may start at any time. The class is open to an individual with a cancer diagnosis, their caregivers and the health professionals who care for them. To register or for more information, call 985-898-4581.

FREE BREAST CANCER SCREENING

Thursday, November 29, 2012 Kmart, 355 Highway 190

Mandeville 9 - 11 a.m. & 12 - 2 p.m.

Appointment Required

Call 888-616-4687

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital 1203 S. Tyler Street · Covington, LA 70433 Phone: 985-875-2234 · Fax: 985-871-1447

www.marybird.org/STPH

NUTRITION & CANCER: FIGHTING WITH YOUR FORK!

Free classes offered twice a month on the

second and fourth Wednesdays of the month: November 14, 10-11am November 28, 1-2pm December 12, 10-11am December 26, 1-2pm

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital

Community Room 1203 S. Tyler Street - Covington

Learn about the power of nutrition in health and heal-ing! Come discover simple and tasty recipes made with nourishing ingredients, watch demonstrations of easy cooking techniques and learn how to easily incorpo-rate healthy eating habits into your life. Classes are led by Hailey Tanner, MS, RD, LDN, dietitian for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. This class is open to individuals with a can-cer diagnosis and their caregivers. For more infor-mation, please call Hailey Tanner at 985-875-2234.




NORTHSHORE SUPPORT GROUPS Breast Cancer Support - Franklinton Area Meets monthly Provides support and education to individuals diag-nosed with breast cancer. Call Claire McGuire at 985-839-2256 for meeting dates, location and more infor-mation. Bereavement/Grief Support Meets on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. STPH Hospice and Home Health (Old Covington Surgery Cen-ter) 725 West 11th Avenue (behind Braswell’s drug store) Bereavements groups are open to anyone in the com-munity who has experienced a loss from the death of a loved one. The groups are held in a short series that is five weeks long. Registration encouraged. To enroll, call 985-871-5746 and leave a message. Better Breathers Quarterly meetings at 10 a.m. Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion 16300 Highway 1085, Covington Designed to provide support and information to indi-viduals diagnosed with lung disease. Call 985-898-3785 for meeting dates or more information. Cancer Connection Support Group Meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital 1203 South Tyler Street, Covington

For individuals, family members and friends challenged by cancer diagnosis. Focus is on sharing experiences and quality of life after a cancer diagnosis. Call 985-875-2234 (ask for the Social Worker) for more information. Breast Cancer Survivor Support Group Thursday, November 13 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital Slidell Blood Cancer Support Group Meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. Slidell Memorial Hospital 1001 Gause Boulevard, Slidell This support group is for patients and caregivers living with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and MDS. Call 504-837-0945 or toll free 888-290-0945 for more infor-mation. Support Groups To Meet Your Needs Can’t get to a meeting? Treatment and travel can hinder participation in meetings or you may need more support than a once a month meeting. Cancer Care, a non-profit organization, offers numerous telephone or online sup-port groups. All groups are free of charge and are led by an oncology social worker. Contact Cancer Care at 800-813-4673 for more information. Survivors Through Faith – Hammond Area Meetings every other month at 6 p.m. Provides support, education and resources to breast cancer survivors. Call 985-542-9246 or email [email protected] for meeting location and more information.

PET THERAPY Love on a Leash - St. Tammany

Every second and fourth Tuesday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Pet Partners

Fridays (Nov. 23, Dec. 7 & 21), 9:30 a.m.

Local pet therapy groups visit patients and visitors at the Cancer Center on a regular basis. The goal is to promote health and a sense of well-being through positive interactions between people and animals. All pet therapy teams have completed behavior evaluations and training, and animals have up-to-date vaccinations.


Look Good…Feel Better® Look Good…Feel Better was developed by the Amer-ican Cancer Society for women undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. Spend an afternoon with certified professional cosmetologists as they demonstrate skin, nail and hair tips that can enhance your appearance and improve your self-image while undergoing cancer treatment. This program is free to participants. Com-plimentary cosmetics and skin care products are pro-vided. Call 985-898-4581 to register or for more infor-mation.



THE BOUTIQUE Private fittings by appointment

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital

1203 South Tyler Street, Covington The Boutique offers wigs, hats, turbans and scarves to women undergoing cancer treatment at no charge. To make an appointment for a private fitting or to learn about other local resources, please call 985-898-4581. The center also accepts donations of gently used items that are clean and in good condition.

Satisfy your sweet tooth and help fight cancer! For every purchase at Cupcake Concept from now until December 31, 2012, 10% (ten percent) of every sale will benefit Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. Simply mention “Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital” when you place your order!

611 East Boston Street, Covington 985-898-0400

2 Saint Ann Drive, Mandeville

985-624-3456

www.cupcakeconcept.com

Honor your hero for the holiday! Giving to Heart of a Hero in honor or memory of someone who has made a difference in your life is a wonderful way to say “thanks." Your gift to Heart of a Hero will help provide thousands of free cancer screenings, offer hundreds of prevention and educa-tional outreach programs and treat patients in need. Visit www.marybird.org/heart-of-a-hero today!

In February 2013, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jane Freudenberger will facilitate a 10-session virtual train-ing program called Pillars4Life: Thriving in the Face of Cancer. Patients, caregivers, and survivors will come together via telephone or internet video conference to be guided through a 10-week coping skills training course. Each session will last one hour and fifteen minutes and is a highly structured, solution-focused program that teaches individuals concrete tools for living fully in the presence of illness and to empower them to become proactive in navigating the cancer journey. Sessions are limited to 12 participants for the entire course, which will be repeated four times during the year. Contact Jane Freudenberger at 985-875-2234 or visit www.pathfindersforcancer.org for more infor-mation. Funding for the program and participant mate-rials was made possible by the LiveStrong Foundation. MBPCC at STPH is one of 21 cancer centers nation-wide that received funding.

CUPCAKES FOR A CAUSE

Cancer Center to Implement Pillars4Life Program

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