70 is the new 90, ET AL (SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE)

[Guest guest]

I saw this in a financial newsletter that I think you would appreciate learning.

Now, feel better? I think we can hang around for a long time, just keep this

quote in mind. It is reachable. I have separated them all of the subjects

listed below into groups, so you can read what you are interested in - hopefully

the majority will find something of interest that relates to them:

" Every few years, demographers raise their estimate for human longevity. Whereas

70 years old once signified a rapidly aging body and the early signs of mortal

illness, now 70 year-olds run marathons, chop wood and settle for long

retirements. Ninety is the new 70. And who could complain about that? "

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Has anyone ever heard of Dr. Len's Blog? It's located on the Cancercare.org

website. He posted his own article about CML. If you are anything like me, I

gobble up everything I can read about CML, as so often, cancer articles are not

about " us " .

http://tinyurl.com/2b4m963

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What is interesting is an article from NEJM in 2002. So way back then, this was

the latest news:

" A total of 532 patients with late–chronic-phase CML in whom previous therapy

with interferon alfa had failed were treated with 400 mg of oral imatinib daily.

Patients were evaluated for cytogenetic and hematologic responses. Time to

progression, survival, and toxic effects were also evaluated. "

http://tinyurl.com/2bxoqdd

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BTW, Avon along with CancerCare.org assists women for all gynecological cancer

diseases, not just breast cancer. You can contact them here:

1-800-813-4673 (1-800-813-HOPE) (Responds to calls in English and Spanish) I

found this posted at the NIH fact sheet. If you are a needy person or know one,

contact this number.

" CancerCare, in partnership with the Avon Foundation, operates the AVONCares

Program for Medically Underserved Women. This program provides financial

assistance to low-income, under- and uninsured, underserved women throughout the

country who need supportive services (transportation, childcare, or home care)

related to the treatment of breast and gynecological cancers (cervical,

endometrial, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, vulvar). To apply for funds from the

AVONCares Program, download an application form online or contact CancerCare to

receive the application. " BTW their phone number is 800-813-4673. I spoke to

them today and they are very courteous and helpful. I don't know what else I

can do but pick up the phone and dial the number for you. LOL

Note: They provide financial assistance to children/young adults, practical

needs like mortgage, rent, food and transportation.

https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/factsheet/FactsheetSearchResult8_3.aspx

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Much, much more information at these websites for financial assistance:

Financial Help for Cancer Patients Lessens Out-of-Pocket Treatment Costs

Download their booklet: (Presently does not fund CML, but there are others you

may have need of or know someone who does if they can't meet their needs even if

they have Medicare and secondary insurance.) 1-866-55-COPAY (866-552-6729)

I have even run down their tax returns.

http://cancercarecopay.org/docs/copay_irs_990_2009.pdf

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http://cancercarecopay.org/docs/copay_brochure.pdf

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http://www.cancercarecopay.org/

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http://www.copelink.org/category/financial-assistance/

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http://www.acco.org/Information/Support/Financial.aspx

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Find a local affiliate if you have a child with cancer:

http://www.acco.org/Affiliates/LocalGroups.aspx

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How to find affiliations in your area:

http://tinyurl.com/2dglc8h

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CancerCare in Spanish:

http://www.cancercare.org/espanol/

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Mind, Body & Spirit Program

http://tinyurl.com/2a2x9ld

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Counseling:

a.. Learn new ways to cope with your cancer diagnosis

a.. Explore and manage feelings which may include sadness or anxiety

a.. Speak with your children about your cancer

a.. Find help with financial challenges

a.. Improve communications with your health care team

a.. Connect with resources

http://www.cancercare.org/get_help/counseling.php

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Find out what online groups we currently offer and how to register.

a.. Telephone support groups bring together people from around the country on a

weekly one-hour phone call, facilitated by an oncology social worker. Whether

you are a person with cancer or caregiver, you can meet others in a similar

situation, helping you feel like a part of a larger community of support. Go to

website posted below on instructions on how to get into this group.

a..

a.. http://tinyurl.com/2eb5ac3

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action plan for treating the emotional and social health needs arising from

cancer and its treatment:

http://tinyurl.com/25f5s4u

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Aside from the physcial concerns, a person newly diagnosed with cancer

experiences many, and often conflicting emotions, such as fear, anxiety and

uncertainty about the future:

http://tinyurl.com/27bbeko

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Tips for Improving Doctor-Patient Communication

" To help patients get the best care possible, CancerCare has just released

Communicating With Your Health Care Team. This new booklet provides patients

with information on preparing for doctor’s visits, tips for improving

communication, questions to ask, and sources of support. To obtain a free copy,

place an order using CancerCare’s online order form. Health care professionals

can order free bulk shipments for distribution to your patients. Shipping and

handling for all CancerCare materials is completely free of charge. "

http://www.copelink.org/2010/10/

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Why I became an oncology nurse (compelling read)

http://tinyurl.com/28y4j3k

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Integrative Oncology

http://tinyurl.com/24yx8ph

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FYI,

Lottie Duthu