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INTEGRIS Cancer Institute

FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL 2015

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IN THIS ISSUEFood for Thought ................................2

Snow and Ice Policy ............................2

New Patient Orientation .......................3

Colon 5K Run/Walk ..............................3

Pre-hab, Rehab ...................................4

Project31.................................................. 4

SurvivorFit .........................................5

ACES Group ........................................5

Look Good, Feel Better ........................6

Us Too Prostate Cancer Support Group ..6

Spanish Support Groups .......................7

Blood Cancers Support ........................8

Brain Tumor Support ............................8

Sooner NuVoice Club ...........................8

Massage Therapy ................................9

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group .........9

Yoga Classes ....................................10

Stitching for Sanity ............................10

Patient Transportation......... ..............11

Cancer treatment, though effec-tive against the disease, is some-times hard on the body and the mind, leaving side effects that can often outlast the cancer it-self. Many survivors accept symp-toms like fatigue, difficulty with memory or concentration, muscle pain, swelling of the limbs, bal-ance problems, swallowing or speech issues, and learn to live with them. Going through cancer treatments is hard and the last-ing physical effects can make it that much worse. Most survivors do not receive the rehabilitation services that would help them to physically and emotionally heal as well as possible.

INTEGRIS has recognized a need to provide complete care for our patients, helping them recover to

their pre-diagnosis status in-stead of making do with a “new normal.” Through the STAR (Survivorship Training and Reha-bilitation) program, our goal is to minimize these effects and en-courage each patient to have the best quality of life possible. STAR is a nationally recognized certifi-cation that combines and coordi-nates the efforts of our specially trained physicians, advanced practical nurses, registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, dietitians and social workers to create care plans to address the individual needs of each patient.

We are the only medical facility in Oklahoma providing rehabilita-tion with the STAR certification, for patients who have had or have cancer.

All patients are eligible for par-ticipation in the program whether they are currently going through treatment or have already com-pleted treatment.

Ask your oncologist for a refer-ral or simply call INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation at 405-773-6601 with any questions!

STARs on the Rise: Survivorship Training and Rehab at INTEGRIS Cancer InstituteBy Christa Newgent, M.S., PT, CLT

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Food for ThoughtNutrition is one of the most im-portant aspects of any cancer pa-tient’s treatment strategy. Finding out which foods are of the greatest value to you during your treatment and how to prepare them, what to eat when you don’t feel like eating or your tastebuds have changed, and reviewing options when there are chewing or swallowing difficul-ties, are just a few of the issues that two of our INTEGRIS Health dietitians can address with pa-tients and their caregivers.

Sheila Groves, M.S., RD, LD, and Pam Patty, RD, LD, CDE, are available free of charge to meet with patients and their caregivers to answer questions before, during and after treatment. Call 405-773-6606 to schedule a consulta-tion.

Spinach Almond SaladThis salad is packed with both protein and superfoods (foods rich in vitamins and nutrients) and easy to make!

• 1 ½ C BABY SPINACH• ½ C BROCCOLI, CHOPPED• 1 SMALL ROMA TOMATO, DICED• 3 EGGS, HARD-BOILED• 1 TB ALMONDS, SLIVERED• FRESH BASIL LEAVES

Add washed spinach to a large salad bowl. Add broccoli and tomato. Toss. Chop hard-boiled eggs and add to bowl. Toss. Top with almonds and basil. Serve! (For extra flavor, add and toss with your favorite salad dressing or fresh-squeezed lemon juice and olive oil!)

•●325 CALORIES •● 20 G FAT ● • 10 G CARBS ●• 25 G PROTEIN ●

If The Weather Outside Is Frightful: Our Snow and Ice PolicyWorld-renowned social com-mentator Will Rogers once said “If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute and it’ll change.” At no time is this truer than during one of our infamous winters.

We are committed to providing and maintaining a safe environ-ment for both you and our staff during these times.

The decision to close a campus is not a light one and it depends on many different factors. How-ever, should dangerous weather strike on a clinic day, we will make every effort to notify and reschedule patients beforehand. We also partner with the TV sta-tions to include ours among the lists of closed facilities through-out the potentially snow- or ice-covered city as quickly as

possible to alert patients and caregivers alike.

If you have a question regard-ing the weather and our working hours, please don’t hesitate to call us at 405-773-6400, or the INTEGRIS Southwest campus at 405-636-7000.

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Getting to Know You: New Patient Orientation2nd and 4th Tuesday of Each Month • 8 a.m. or 1 p.m.

INTEGRIS Cancer Institute, 5911 W. Memorial Road

Oncology patients currently undergoing treatment as well as their families and/or caregivers are invited to join the staff of the Troy and Dollie Smith Wellness Center on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month for New Patient Orientation.

We will tour the facility, review diagnosis-specific organizational folders, find answers to any questions, and provide information regarding the numerous community resources available to both patients and families during and after treatment.

To reserve your place, call the Wellness Center at 405-773-6600.

Bark for Life: Second Annual Strollin’ Colon 5K Run/Walk!

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and INTEGRIS Cancer Institute and American Cancer Soci-ety’s Bark for Life of Oklahoma City are teaming up to support all cancer research and local patient programs for the early detection and prevention of colon cancer. Join us for a day of awareness, sur-vivor recognition, food and entertainment! And the best part: this event is completely stroller and dog friendly! Bring them along!

Saturday, March 28 • 6 to 8 p.m. • Route 66 Park, 9901 NW 23rd St.

Fee includes your race entry and commemorative race T-shirt as well as your race packet. Fees are as follows.

• Registration before Feb. 15, $25• Registration Feb. 16 through March 15, $30• Registration March 16 through 25, $35• Race day on-site registration, $40

To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strollin-colon-run-2015-tickets-15274723108 or contact Abby at 405-773-6600.

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Pre-habilitation happens before re-

habilitation and includes evaluations

and interventions that are designed

to obtain a baseline status and strat-

egize how to respond to pain and/or

functional limits prior to beginning

cancer treatment. An important new

step in preparing patients for upcom-

ing cancer treatments, pre-habili-

tation can lead to better long-term

outcomes.

Our Specialties

• Lymphedema therapy

• Pre-, during or post-treatment

evaluation and treatment for

cancer-related fatigue, musculo-

skeletal pain, loss of function or

difficulty doing activities of daily

living

• Treatment to assist with difficulty

returning to occupational tasks

• Evaluation and treatment of any

pre-existing pain/dysfunction/

injury that may have not been

addressed fully before treatment

for cancer began or has been

exacerbated by treatment

• Evaluation and treatment of

speech and cognition difficulties

• Evaluation and treatment of

swallowing difficulties

Therapists work with your physician

to develop a personal rehabilitation

program with your specific goals in

mind. Offering a team approach,

INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation

is dedicated to helping you reach

those goals to return to a healthy,

active life.

To schedule an appointment, please

call 405-945-4500.

Pre-hab, Rehab and Everything in Between

INTEGRIS Cancer Institute and Project31 Present Breast Cancer Support Groups

INTEGRIS Cancer Institute in a partnership with Project31 is proud to offer a support group specific to those with a breast cancer diagnosis to provide mu-tual support, comfort and friendship to the newly diagnosed, those undergoing treatment, and those who have completed treatment as well as their partners, families and caregivers.

For more information regarding speaking topics and activities, please contact Steve McLean (405-623-2803, steve@project31.us) for the men’s group, or Jane Wilson (405-210-6663, jane@project31.us) or Sarah McLean (405-503-8427, sarah@project31.us) for the women’s group.

Feb. 17, March 17, April 21

6:30 to 8 p.m.

INTEGRIS Cancer Institute, Conference Room C, 5911 W. Memorial Road

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All events are held in Oklahoma City unless otherwise indicated.

ACES: ALL CANCER EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP The ACES groups are for any person with a new or past cancer diagnosis and their families or caregivers. Speakers will present various topics of interest that address the mind, body and spirit. A light meal is provided by Panera Bread.

NORTH

Meets the second Thursday of each month

6 to 7 p.m.

INTEGRIS Cancer Institute Conference Room B5911 W. Memorial Road

Thursday, Feb. 12Relaxation Techniques with Reverend A.J. Thomas

Thursday, March 12Survivor Fit with Cathy Patterson, manager of INTEGRIS PACER Fitness Center, and Teri Cook

Thursday, April 9Smooth Moves: Better Nutrition through Cancer Treatment, a smoothie demonstration and tasting with dietitian Sheila Groves, M.S., RD, LD

Call Susan Coatney at 405-773-6608 for more information and to make reservations.

SOUTH

Meets the fourth Thursday of each month

6 to 7 p.m.

INTEGRIS Southwest Medical CenterCancer Center Conference Room West4401 S. Western Ave.

Thursday, Feb. 26Relaxation Techniques with Reverend A.J. Thomas

Thursday, March 26General discussion and Q&A about Advance Directives

Thursday, April 23Topic TBA

Call AJ Thomas at 405-636-7951 for more information or to make reservations.

SurvivorFit Session 2 – Starting March 2015! 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Classes are held at INTEGRIS PACER Fitness Center, 5520 N. Independence Ave.

SurvivorFit is an eight-week strength-and-fitness program for people who have completed cancer treatment within the last five years. It is dedicated to helping survivors take charge of their recovery and significantly improve their health and quality of life.

Participants will experience a wide variety of exercises designed to build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility, boost cardiovascular endurance, and improve capacity to perform daily living activities from work to play.

The program will also address spiritual dimensions of recovery through mind-body awareness to improve self-esteem and emotional well-being.

Registration is ongoing and can begin at any time. For more information or to reserve a spot, call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at 405-951-2277.

presented by INTEGRIS Cancer Institute and INTEGRIS PACER Fitness Center

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LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER Look Good Feel Better is a free program in partnership with the American Cancer Society that teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of treatment. A trained volunteer cosmetologist will teach how to cope with skin changes and hair loss using cosmetics donated by the industry. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread.

US TOO PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Us Too recognizes the special needs of prostate cancer patients and their families. This group is for the newly diagnosed, multiple year survivors and everyone in between. Partners are also invited. A light meal will be provided by Panera Bread.

Meets the third Tuesday of each month

6 to 7:30 p.m.

Locations alternate between Deaconess, INTEGRIS Cancer Institute, and INTEGRIS Cancer Institute at INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center

Tuesday, Feb. 17Round Table Discussion with Reverend A.J. Thomas.

Location: INTEGRIS Cancer Institute 5911 W. Memorial RoadConference Room C

Tuesday, March 17Speaker and Topic TBA

Location: Deaconess5701 N PortlandLower Level A, B and C

Tuesday, April 21The Role of MRI in the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer with Kelly Stratton, M.D., oncology urologist

Location: INTEGRIS Cancer Institute 5911 W. Memorial RoadConference Room C

Call the INTEGRIS Cancer Institute at 405-773-6608, Deaconess Cancer Center at 405-604-4298, or INTEGRIS Cancer Institute at INTEGRIS Southwest at 405-636-7351 for more information.

NORTH - AT INTEGRIS CANCER INSTITUTEApril 13 1 to 3 p.m.

INTEGRIS Cancer InstituteConference Room B5911 W. Memorial Road

Please call Susan Coatney at 405-773-6608 for more information.

SOUTH - AT INTEGRIS SOUTHWESTFeb. 91:30 to 3:30 p.m.

INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center Cancer Center Conference Room West4401 S. Western Ave.

Please call A.J. Thomas at 405-636-7951 to register.

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GRUPO DE APOYO DE CÁNCER EN ESPAÑOL Primer martes de cada mes. INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center6 a 7 p.m. 4401 S. Western Ave.

Próximas fechas

•Martes 3 de febrero

•Martes 3 de marzo

• Martes 7 de abril

El Grupo de Apoyo se reúne a las 6 p.m. en la sala de espera del Instituto del Cáncer de INTEGRIS Sudoeste

Para información por favor llame al 405-552-0834.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR THOSE ATTENDING MEETINGSPlease avoid the use of scented hair products, lotions and perfume. Many support group members are very sensitive to fragrances.

PÉRDIDA, DOLOR, RECUPERACIONCada uno de nosotros reaccionamos diferente ante la pérdida de un ser querido.

La Iniciativa Hispana de INTEGRIS Health ofrece series de 4 clases en español para ayudar a recuperarse. Para información y reservaciones llamar al

405-552-0834, se requiere un mínimo de 5 personas.

LUZCA BIEN SIÉNTASE MEJORLunes 16 de febrero INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center2 a 4 p.m. Medical Office Building 4200 S. Douglas Ave. (Sotano)

El grupo de apoyo esta abierto a todas las mujeres con cáncer que están recibiendo quimioterapia, radioterapia u otras formas de tratamiento. Luzca Bien Siéntase Mejor, es el programa bilingüe de “Look Good Feel Better,” y se ofrece ahora por la Iniciativa Hispana de INTEGRIS y la Sociedad American del Cáncer.

Para más información y reservaciones por favor llame al INTEGRIS HealthLine, 405-951-2277, oprima el #2 para español.

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BLOOD CANCERS SUPPORT GROUPMeets the second Tuesday of each month Feb. 10, March 10, April 14 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Mercy Cancer Resource Center4205 McAuley Blvd., Suite 100

For more information, call 405-943-8888, or call the Information Resources Center at 800-955-4572.

BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT GROUPMeets third Thursday of each month Feb. 19, March 19, April 16

6 to 8 p.m.

720 W. Wilshire Blvd., Suite 101, Room A

Call 405-843-4673 for more information.

Meets second Sunday of each monthFeb. 8, March 8, April 122 to 4 p.m.

Bellevue Rehab and Nursing Center6436 N. Portland (Conference Room)

For more information regarding speaker topics, please contact B.J. Blue at 405-348-4169 or Dan Clipson at 405-637-4750.

SOONER NuVoice CLUBLARYNGECTOMEE SUPPORT GROUP

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Please join us for a tour of the INTEGRIS Cancer Institute to learn more about our services.

PANCREATIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUPMeets last Thursday of each month

Feb. 26, March 26, April 30

6 p.m.

OU Health Sciences Center campus, 1106 N. StonewallDavid Boren Student Union – Room 214

For additional information, please contact Daniel at Daniel-Brackett@ouhsc.edu, or phone 405-271-2108.

MASSAGE THERAPY FOR CANCER PATIENTSINTEGRIS Cancer Institute5911 W. Memorial Road

The advantages of massage are varied and far-reaching. Benefits include

increased joint flexibility, enhanced immunity, decreased anxiety, better sleep

quality, muscle relaxation, and improved circulation and range of motion.

Susan Hawkins, CMT, Hands for Health, received additional massage certifica-

tions specific to cancer patients from Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and MD

Anderson Cancer Center. She has provided massage therapy services for INTE-

GRIS PACER Fitness Center for more than 15 years.

Massage therapy services are available for all cancer patients, family members

and caregivers. Appointments are available on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9

a.m. to noon and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule or inquire about

other appointment times, call 405-250-9428.

Susan Hawkins, CMT, Hands for Health

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In response to popular demand, the INTEGRIS Cancer Institute is proud to expand its yoga class offerings starting now!

Therapeutic Yoga focuses on flexibility and releasing tension while coordinating your breathing with gentle movements. Many of the stretches can be modified for oncology patients and do not require you to be strong or flexible to receive full benefits of the practice. Therapeutic Yoga is offered Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:45 a.m.

Restorative Yoga is a gentle healing form of yoga popular with chiropractic patients that is done with a variety of different props to provide a supportive environment for total relaxation. Restorative Yoga is offered Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 or 11:15 a.m.

Passes allowing you to attend two free classes are available in the Wellness Center (Suite 100). Packages of classes are also available for purchase at the class you attend.

NEW YOGA CLASSES!INTEGRIS Cancer Institute 5911 W. Memorial RoadConference Room A

STITCHING FOR SANITY Mondays, Feb. 9, 23

Mondays, March 9, 23

Mondays, April 6, 20

12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

INTEGRIS Cancer Institute, 5911 W. Memorial Road

Conference Room B

The Stitching for Sanity volunteer workgroup crochets and knits lap robes for patients receiving cancer treatment. Through the years, several hundred have been distributed to patients in the hospital as well as the outpatient treatment areas. The need continues to grow.

If you would like to participate either at home or at our facility, please contact Sylvia Dillard at 405-773-6617.

Yarn and instructions are available and yarn donations are always welcome!

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We help patients in the Oklahoma City metro overcome travel challenges by offering complimentary transportation to and from appointments at either of our two metro campuses.

Planning for Transportation• Reservations are first come, first served, and should be made at least 48

hours in advance. Our drivers will call patients prior to the appointment to confirm pick-up time.

• You may be required to arrive earlier than your scheduled appointment to accommodate several patients per trip.

• Our van is handicap accessible with a wheelchair ramp. However, drivers are unable to lift patients. If you require additional assistance, let us know so that someone may accompany you.

• We do not operate on holidays or inclement weather days. Our drivers will call patients when cancellations are necessary.

• Our drivers are not trained in first aid or resuscitation and do not offer medical advice. In case of emergency, our drivers will call 911.

For additional assistance or to schedule transportation to appointments at the INTEGRIS Cancer Institute at 5911 W. Memorial Road, please call Kim B. at 405-773-6411.

To schedule transportation for appointments at the INTEGRIS Cancer Institute at INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center, 4401 S. Western, please call Jim B. at 405-550-3404 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

PATIENT TRANSPORTATION FOR THE INTEGRIS CANCER INSTITUTE

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PAIDOKLA. CITY, OK

PERMIT NO. 1286

5911 W. Memorial RoadOklahoma City, OK 73142

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