Hutchinson Center Long-Term Follow-Up E-newsletter
Summer 2008 (Vol. 5, No. 2)
The LTFU LifeLinks newsletter is sent quarterly to people who have undergone treatment through Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's transplant program.

Dear friend of LTFU,

I recently attended a dinner honoring the volunteers at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

I was very impressed with the amount of effort and care our volunteers provide in order to support our patients during their stay in Seattle. Right now, the more than 150 volunteers are collectively contributing more than 15,000 hours of service per year. We are very grateful for their dedication to making life easier and more pleasant for our patients.

If you would like to learn more about our volunteer program, please see the feature article in this issue.

Best regards,
Paul Martin, M.D.
Director, Long-Term Follow-Up


Featured Readings
For SCCA volunteers, patients are tops
Former SCCA patients discover that volunteering is a great way to become involved in the lives of others.
Read more »

Staff Profile
LTFU nurse Anne Chafee
Working with cancer patients before and after their treatment has given nurse Anne Chafee a unique perspective on their needs.
Read more »

Former Patient Profile
Bob Kiesendahl
As he nears the 10th anniversary of his transplant, Bob Kiesendahl has channeled his energy in several directions. But his family and raising money to fight cancer remain tops on his agenda.
Read more »

Frequently Asked Questions
Getting a grasp on metabolic syndrome
Cancer survivors may be challenged by a number of issues, including metabolic syndrome.
Read more »

Educational Events
Brown Bag Discussion
This group provides peer support and education to participants. All transplant and returning follow-up patients are welcome to attend and share their experiences. Participation can be in person or by conference call. A faculty member will join us one or two weeks a month to provide insight and education on various aspects of the transplant process. This group is co-facilitated by a clinical social worker and an LTFU nurse. Bring your lunch if pressed for time. Space is limited to 50 participants.

When: Every Thursday, 12-1 p.m.

Where: Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E., Sixth Floor, Room 23

To participate in the discussion via conference call, dial 1-641-715-3300. At the prompt to enter a PIN number, enter 882679 followed by the # symbol. You will be charged a long-distance fee. If you need financial help, we can provide you with a phone card.

Questions? Contact Long-Term Follow-Up at (206) 667-4415.

Questions?

If you have any medical or long-term follow-up questions, call (206) 667-4415.
If you have comments or questions about the newsletter or would like to be added to or deleted from our mailing list, contact Katie Scherrer at (206) 667-5221 or by e-mail at ltfunews@fhcrc.org. You are also welcome to subscribe to receive an electronic version of the newsletter via e-mail by visiting http://www.fhcrc.org/about/pubs/enews/ltfu-enews/index.html. You can also unsubscribe to this newsletter by visiting http://www.fhcrc.org/about/pubs/enews/ltfu-enews/unsubscribe.html.


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