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CURE

Winter 2014
Volume13
Issue 4

Harmony Hill Retreat Center

Author(s):

Elizabeth Whittington

Harmony Hill Retreat Center in Union, Wash., hosts several three-day cancer retreats throughout the year.

Harmony Hill Retreat Center in Union, Wash., hosts several three-day cancer retreats throughout the year. The first session of 2015 will occur Jan. 6-8. The retreats feature daily support groups, drumming, yoga, guided imagery and other activities, in addition to whole-foods meals. Caregivers are welcome to attend. Harmony Hill also offers retreats specifically for women, couples, families and other special groups. While registration, lodging and meals are free, individuals are asked to register in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. For more details, visit harmonyhill.org.

Articles in this issue
TheAnswertoCancer.org
A Breast Cancer Alphabet
Updates from the European Society for Medical Oncology
Primary Care After Cancer Treatment
Adult Female Survivors at Risk for Sexual Issues
Yoga's Benefits Explored
Harmony Hill Retreat Center
Cancer Center Fundraiser was de la Renta's Farewell
Sunshine Act Sheds Light on Gifts to Doctors From Pharmaceutical Companies
Few Aware that Dense Breasts Increase Cancer Risk
CURE Magazine and curetoday.com Are Under New Management
B-Cell Lymphomas: A Long and Winding Road
Surviving Caregiving
Guy's Guide
Chewing the Fat
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