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Tell Someone About MyLifeLine.org

July 29th, 2011 | Posted by mllblog in Cancer Patients | Caregivers/Friends and Family | MyLifeLine.org News - (0 Comments)

Earlier this week we posted an article about social media and how it benefits cancer patients and their caregivers.

We put the article in our latest newsletter so you can forward it to anyone you know who has been affected by cancer. Check out our July Newsletter MyLifeLine.org’s July Newsletter and be sure tell a friend about MyLifeLine.org

 Tell a Friend about MyLifeLine.org

 There are many ways to share our service so that those affected by cancer can create an online support community and begin benefiting from the connections and inspiration.    

  • On our homepage click on “Tell a Friend” in the bottom left corner. This will send them an email about MyLifeLine.org.
  • Forward this newsletter to them, so they can read the article mentioned above and learn about the benefits of social media.    
  • Like us on facebook and share our page with your friends. On facebook we’ll post tips, event news, resources, and more 
  • Follow us on twitter and you’ll find tips to help someone with cancer, event announcements from MyLifeLine.org and other cancer non-profits, resources for cancer patients, and much much more. 
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New Cancer Center Partner – Premiere Oncology Foundation

June 28th, 2011 | Posted by mllblog in Cancer Centers/Cancer Nonprofits | Cancer Patients | Caregivers/Friends and Family | MyLifeLine.org News - (2 Comments)

premiere oncology foundation

MyLifeLine.org is proud to partner with the Premiere Oncology Foundation to provide their patients with free, personal websites.

The Premiere Oncology Foundation (POF) provides services that address the physical, mental and emotional needs of patient and caregivers. In addition to individual and group counseling, POF’s programs include a full range of integrative medicine services. All of these services are not only provided for patients, family members and caregivers, but are open to the community at large.

We are here to serve our patients and our community. We believe every person who battles cancer is unique and must be treated as a whole person. We believe that every cancer patient deserves access to the best and most innovative treatments available. We believe in the science of research and the art of medicine. We are here to help cancer patients and their loved ones live their lives to the fullest. We believe in integrative medicine by providing patients with easy access to a complete range of support services. Most of all we believe in hope.  We will never ever give up the fight to find a cure. We are the Premiere Oncology Foundation.

While many other oncology centers provide some of these programs, POF is the only community-based center providing all these services in one centralized location, creating a continuum of care that is unique among local and national cancer centers. POF aims to provide a “single stop” experience for patients. Everything surrounding their care and treatment is conveniently located on one floor in one location, including a resource library, treatment rooms, hair solutions salon, workshop facilities, exercise facilities and counseling areas. A continuum of care is provided with a team of professional always accessible.

POF programs provide cancer patients with access to a full range of health care practitioners, and other oncology-related professionals that are unavailable in most practice settings. Access to these resources is vital to the health and welfare of these individuals.  

A panel of oncology experts comprised of Hematology & Oncology News & Issues’ editorial advisory board recently selected the Premiere Oncology Foundation as their HOPE(Hematology & Oncology Practice Excellence) award winner in the category of “Integration of Care.”  The award recognizes the importance of the intersection between the oncologist and practice manager, serving as the foundation of benchmarks tailored specifically for the community-based oncologist.

Premiere Oncology Foundation
2020 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 600
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310 570-1474

www.premiereoncology.org

Patients from Premiere Oncology can sign up for their own website at http://www.mylifeline.org/page.cfm?page=getstarted&ref=POF

If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact kim@mylifeline.org

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I Wouldn’t Go Back – poetry by a two time cancer survivor

June 21st, 2011 | Posted by mllblog in Cancer Patients | Poetry by Cancer Survivors - (0 Comments)

I Wouldn’t Go Back to me without Cancer

 

Before I had cancer I had no idea

How precious this life is

How fragile and fleeting

That all for some cells not behaving themselves

Can be snuffed out and finished

Like blowing a match

 

Before I had cancer I had no idea

How people can rally

And gather around you

Compassion, encouragement, meals and prayer,

Fresh food from the garden

Surrounded by care

 

Before I had cancer I had no idea

What strength lay within me

Deposit of power

Available now as much as I need

To  find in the battle

My peace and my joy

 

Before I had cancer I had no idea

How deeply involved

In each other we are

The sweet bonds of love binding us all together

A glimpse of God’s heaven

Right here on earth

 

Don’t take it for granted, you’re not here for ever

This beautiful world

And the wonder of life

Cancer has shown me just how great my love is

I can only be grateful

And never look back

Another piece by Lynette. Has your experience with cancer inspired you to write?  Post your comments.

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The Wedding Pink-A Wedding Give-a-Way for Someone Affected by Breast Cancer

June 16th, 2011 | Posted by mllblog in Cancer Patients | Caregivers/Friends and Family - (0 Comments)

In honor of my own wedding coming in up a week in a half, I found it fitting to promote the “The Wedding Pink” this week.

The Wedding Pink is an annual, heartfelt wedding giveaway package presented to a couple whose lives have been recently touched by breast cancer.

Cheryl Ungar, the founder of The Wedding Pink, is a 20-year breast cancer survivor and a wedding photographer. In addition to Cheryl donating her own wedding photography services, she has put together an extraordinary team of some of Colorado’s top wedding vendors — all of whom have generously agreed to donate their services and products to ensure The Wedding Pink is a spectacular event for one very special couple.

One of my favorite couples was the recipient of the first annual Wedding Pink. You can watch  video footage  or browse pictures from The Wedding Pink

Melissa + Jeff, the recipients of the first  The Wedding Pink

If you’ve been touched by breast cancer recently and just got engaged, submissions are being accepted from July 1, 2011 to August 15, 2011.

From The Wedding Pink Website:  We are beyond thrilled to announce The Wedding Pink – 2012 to be held on May 17, 2012 in beautiful Vail, Colorado. We are teaming up with one of the premier venues in the heart of Vail, the Donovan Pavilion and the award-winning wedding planner, JoAnn Moore of Mountains & Meadows. Submissions will be open nationally this summer. You may find all of the details here, we will be providing more information as it becomes available.

-Christi

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Tips for Helping a Friend with Cancer

June 7th, 2011 | Posted by mllblog in Caregivers/Friends and Family - (0 Comments)

MyLifeLine.org created a tip sheet on how to Help a Friend with Cancer.

Download the tip sheet.

Post comments below on actions you have taken to help a friend with cancer.

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National Conference on Work and Cancer

June 7th, 2011 | Posted by mllblog in Cancer Patients | Caregivers/Friends and Family - (0 Comments)
National Conference on Work & Cancer logo

Less than two weeks away, register today!

This FREE conference will explore the complexities working people face as they try to balance their cancer treatment and recovery with employment. Space is limited so register today. This event is for both healthcare providers and survivors.  Topics will include:

Job Search Health Insurance & Legal
Medical Issues Working During Treatment
Self Employed Job Re-entry
   
WITH a Keynote by Sonia Kashuk, Creator Sonia Kashuk Beauty, Breast Cancer Survivor
AND a Special Session for Young Adults With Cancer

For details on sessions and speakers, please visit: www.cancerandcareers.org/conference. Five CEUs will be available for oncology nurses and social workers!

When/Where:

June 17th, 2011
Breakfast 8am, Conference 9am
Desmond Tutu Center – 180 Tenth Avenue (at 21st Street) – New York City (map it here)

For more information:

Email: cancerandcareers@cew.org
Phone: 646-929-8032
If you would like flyers or postcards to circulate please contact us, we are happy to send to you!

Accreditation:

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Oncology Nursing Society, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886534115) for five continuing education contact hours.

Presenting Sponsor: Gold Sponsors: Silver Sponsor:
Eisai Logo  Genentech logo

  Novartis logo
  Tweezerman logo
 

 

Can’t make it to the Conference?

Join us for one of our upcoming Ask The Experts teleconferences to ask questions and get answers from a career coach and a legal expert. For more info: http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/community/events/ask-the-experts

MyLifeLine.org is proud to be a community partner on this very educationcal conference. If you plan on attending, let us know so we can follow up with you after the conference to hear your experiences from the conference.

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MyLifeLine.org is Mobile! Now Cancer Patients can Access it from Anywhere!

May 17th, 2011 | Posted by mllblog in Cancer Centers/Cancer Nonprofits | Cancer Patients | Caregivers/Friends and Family | MyLifeLine.org News - (0 Comments)

Today we announce the first version of the mobile optimized website. If you have a smart phone, you can view some of the main features from your phone. With a mobile optimized version, we hope that patients and caregivers can access thier website on the go and make updates even if they don’t have access to a computer.

My Updates: Patients and Caregivers can add new My Updates and friends and family can view and comment on the udpates.

Guest Messages: Friends and family can leave inspiring messages  and the patient can read all the loving messages without having to get on their computer to catch up.

Helping Calendar: Patients and caregivers can add and edit events on the Helping Calendar. As well, as friends and family can sign up to help.

Photo Gallery: The photo gallery is viewable from a smartphone, but with this version, you won’t be able to upload a photo directly to the photo gallery.

 See below for a few screen shots from the mobile version. Tell someone you know with cancer about MyLifeLine.org today.

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Cancer, Working, and Legal Issues

May 13th, 2011 | Posted by mllblog in Cancer Centers/Cancer Nonprofits | Cancer Patients | Caregivers/Friends and Family | MyLifeLine.org News - (0 Comments)

MyLifeLine.org is pleased to partner with Cancer and Careers on the first ever National Conference on Work & Cancer

Friday, June 17th, 2011 in New York City

This FREE conference will explore the complexities working people face as they try to balance their cancer treatment and recovery with employment. Topics will include Job Search, Legal Issues, Health Insurance, Working During Treatment, and more. CEUs will be available for oncology nurses and social workers!

For more details or to register, please visit:

 http://www.cancerandcareers.org/conference

 

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MyLifeLine.org is also pleased to partner with the Cancer Legal Resource Center on the 2011 Cancer Rights Conference

 Friday, June 24, 2011 in Chicago, IL

This free event will provide patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates, navigators, and healthcare professionals with valuable information about cancer-related legal issues, including: employment & taking time off work, health, disability and life insurance options, access to health care, insurance navigation and appeals, understanding health care reform, cancer community resources, genetics & the law, legislative advocacy, and education rights of children and young adults with cancer. Don’t miss out on this free event!

To learn more about the Conference and to register today, visit:

http://www.CancerRightsConference.org

 

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Various Ways to Help A Friend With Cancer

April 20th, 2011 | Posted by mllblog in Cancer Patients | Caregivers/Friends and Family - (1 Comments)

There are many ways you can help a friend with cancer. I found this great piece on the Fresh Brewed Life, “ 15 Ways to Really Help a Friend with Cancer”. It mentions practical things you can do for a friend with cancer, like laundry or suggesting a “date” for your spouses because the spouse of a person with cancer is often neglected. Don’t forget about their children or spouse, offer to do fun and supportive things for them as well. Think outside of the box when trying to find ways to help your friend with cancer. Instead of baking them another lasagna, ask them what their favorite restaurant is and deliver their favorite meal with a DVD for a nice, relaxing  night in.

 In this article from Women’s Health Magazine a survivor speaks candidly about what not to do or say for a friend with cancer.

 If you know of other great tips, please comment below!

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Advocacy Spotlight on OncLive.com

April 18th, 2011 | Posted by mllblog in Cancer Patients | Caregivers/Friends and Family | MyLifeLine.org News - (0 Comments)

Check out this great spotlight about  MyLifeLine.org at  onclive.com . The article has a great overview of our history, features, initiatives and impact!

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