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Two Great Seminars in Recognition of
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
 Wednesday, March 16 at 6–8 PM - AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute
Learn about the surgical advances in the treatment of
colorectal cancer. This is a great opportunity to ask questions
in an unrushed supportive setting. That’s why we are calling it
“Everything you ever wanted to know about colorectal cancer and were
afraid to ask”. Knowledge is power! While you are there,
visit our “Living Room” on the second floor of the Care Care
Institute.
Presented by Gordon Callender, MD, Board Certified
Colorectal Surgeon
 Monday, March 28 at 6–8 PM - Linwood Clubhouse
Hear medical information concerning colorectal cancer:
What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? What are the latest
treatments? What is life like after colorectal cancer? Is there
anything I can do to prevent colorectal cancer? Can this be
hereditary? Come with your questions.
Presented by Andrew Renny, MD, Board Certified in
Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
The Public Face of Colorectal Cancer: Remember when Katie Couric had a colonoscopy on
television? Her first husband, John Paul “Jay” Monahan 3rd died
in 1998 from Colorectal Cancer. He was 42. This prompted
Ms. Couric to “go public” about the importance of screening for this
relatively common cancer. In the years following her on air
screening there was a 20% increase in the number of colonoscopy
procedures. The trend was tagged “the Katie Couric Effect”.
Fast Facts: Colorectal
Cancer—commonly called colon cancer—is cancer of the colon (part of
the large intestine) or rectum. Colon cancer may begin as
non-cancerous polyps, which are growths on the lining of the colon or
rectum. These polyps can become cancerous.
According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 150,000
Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer each year, and an estimated
50,000 die from it. But this doesn’t have to be the case.
- Starting at age 50, men and women should be
screened regularly for colon cancer. Screening tests are not
painful, and are often covered by Medicare and health insurance.
- Regular screening tests can detect pre-cancerous
polyps. Removal of these polyps can prevent cancer from
developing.
- When detected and treated early, the five-year
survival rate is over 90%.
- If you have symptoms at any age, it is important to
get screened.
- Colonoscopy is one of the most effective screening
methods for finding and removing colon polyps—preventing colon
cancer before it starts
Different screening options are available. Talk with
your doctor about what kind of screening is right for you.
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Registration is required for all programming.
Please call to register.
Linwood Clubhouse: 609-926-2699
The Living Room at AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute: 609-407-4788
New Member Meetings
Attend a New Member Meeting to learn all about the
Gilda’s Club program & tour the clubhouse.
Attendance is required before participating in any
group or workshop.
Linwood
clubhouse:
The Living Room:
Thursday,
March 24 – 3pm
Tuesday, March 15 – 11am
Wednesday,
March 30 –
6pm
Tuesday, March 29 – 11am
Tuesday, April 5 –
3pm
Monday, April 4 – 10:30am
Thursday,
April 14 – 4pm
Tuesday, April 12 – 11am
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 For families touched
by cancer in any way!
Tuesday Noogie Night - 6:30pm
Thursday Night Grief Busters - 6pm
while parents/caregivers attend clubhouse groups &
activities
Fun
Friday! - March 18
5:30 -
6:15 - Family Dinner
6:15 - 7:30 - "Small Talk"
6:15 - 7:30 - "Big Talk" for
parents/guardians
Sponsored by Atlantic Medical Imaging.
Noogieland
Swim Party
Saturday,
March 26 at 4:30pm
Join us for a swimmingly good time! As always,
some good food, too.
Sponsored by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness
Center.
Registration Required 24 hours in advance. A
parent or guardian must be present in the clubhouse for children to
participate.
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 “Preparing
for Chemotherapy”
Wednesday,
March 16 at 4:30pm
This class is designed to help individuals diagnosed
with cancer & their loved ones prepare for chemotherapy. To
register and/or for more information call the AtlantiCare Access
Center (888) 569-1000 at least 24 hours in advance. This event is being co-presented by AtlantiCare
Cancer Care Institute & Gilda’s Club at the Gilda’s Club Living
Room.
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 Healthy
Practices During Cancer Treatment
Thursday,
March 17 at 12pm
Please join Michele Gaguski, MSN, RN, AOCN, CHPN,
APN-C & Clinical Director of Medical Oncology / Infusion Services
at AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute as she discusses recommendations
for maintaining a healthy well-being throughout your cancer
treatment. Held at Gilda’s Club
Living Room, free and open to the community.
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 Men’s
Night
Monday,
March 21 at 6pm
A monthly, facilitated group for men touched by cancer
in any way. Whether you are a patient or survivor, a family
member or friend, or have lost a loved one, come be with other guys
for support & camaraderie. Dinner will be served. This group is held at Gilda’s Club South Jersey
Clubhouse. It is free and open to men
in the community whose lives have been touched by cancer.
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 Opening
the HOPECHEST
Wednesday,
March 23 at 6pm
Donna Andrews, a nationally award winning
photographer, will introduce her project: HOPECHEST, a book
filled with artistic imagery of breast cancer survivors who had a
mastectomy. Her images reveal the inner beauty of these
women. Donna will share stories, images and testimonials and
the hope, courage and inspiration projected from their
contribution. This program is being held
at the Gilda’s Club Clubhouse. It is
free & open to the community.
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 The
Annual Teen Writing Contest
GCSJ is happy to announce our 4th Annual Teen Writing
Contest: "It’s Always Something." We are
looking for personal essays or poetry from students in the 9th
through 12th grades. Writings must be honest and speak to how
cancer has impacted the teen writer’s life. The contest
deadline is Thursday, March 31, 2011.
Both 1st place essay and poetry winners will receive Apple
iPads. Prizes will also be awarded to the 2nd and 3rd place
winners in each category. Click
here for more details and to submit your entry!
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 11th
Annual Stowe Weekend of Hope
Gilda’s
Club South Jersey’s Advocacy Networking Group is honored to present
“Cancer Survivorship After-Care Plan: Empower Yourself” on Saturday,
April 30, 2011 at the 11th Annual Stowe Weekend of Hope. The
conference for survivors and caregivers is scheduled for April 29 –
May 1 in Stowe, VT.
Of the
almost 900 attendees at the conference, they are from approximately
20 states. Some come from as far as California. Almost
72% are first-time participants and over 25 cancer types were
represented in 2010. And, the primary reasons for attending are
for education, encouragement, inspiration and hope.
To learn
more about or to join Gilda’s Club South Jersey’s Advocacy Networking
Group, call Gilda’s Club (609) 926-2699. For more information
about the Stowe Weekend of Hope, visit their website at http://www.stowehope.org/.
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 Survivor
Band
Gilda’s Club of South Jersey is excited to announce
its association with Rip & Tied Designs, LLC and the creation of
the Gilda’s Club “Survivor Band”. Rip & Tied Designs is a
local company that has custom designed its “Survivor Bands” with
Gilda’s Club’s colors and is available with or without a silver
awareness ribbon.
For every Gilda’s Club “Survivor Band” purchased, Rip
& Tied Designs will donate $3.00 to Gilda’s Club. To order
a Gilda’s Club “Survivor Band”, you can go directly to http://shop.ripandtied.com/
and click on “Rip & Tied Survivor Bands”. At the checkout
screen, simply select Scarlet Red and Black as your color choices and
insert “Gilda’s Club” in the “Comments” block.
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- 3000+/- SF Available
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and in Close Proximity to Central Square
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