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CURE

Spring 2014
Volume13
Issue 1

Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness

Survivorship experts will gather in Seattle on June 7 to discuss post-treatment fatigue, energy, memory, cognitive function, exercise, nutrition, vitamins, supplements, relationships, sexuality, lymphedema, emotional support and other topics of interest to survivors.

Sponsored by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program, Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness is a free educational event that is open to the public. For additional details, call 206-667-5262, email survivor@fhcrc.org or visit fhcrc.org/survivorship.

Articles in this issue
Letters From Readers
Breast Cancer Prevention Study Focuses on Anti-Hormone Therapy
Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness
Exercise Improves Joint Pain Associated with Aromatase Inhibitors
Legislations Could Benefit Family Caregivers
Mobile App Delivers Helpful Tips to Minimize Side Effects
Choosing Quality Care
The Priority List: A Teacher's Final Quest to Discover Life's Greatest Lessons
The "To Do" List to Pass On to Well-Meaning Friends
Pipeline
Taking Immune Action Against Lung Cancer
How Survivors Can Take Action
New Requirements for Patients and Survivors Needs
Can a Pill Prevent Cancer?
Advocacy in Action
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