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A GUIDE TO CANCER PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, TREATMENT & S U R V I V O R S H I P
SPRING 2015
From the Director
Teddy Aribisala, BSRT, MS, MBA
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Beyond the Acronyms:
Your Guide to the
Latest Technology at
Middlesex Hospital
Finding Healthy
Food – There’s an
App for That!
Create a nutritious
and balanced
eating plan
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Survivor
Spotlight
Doing Wicked Good
at Wicked Z!
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Survivorship: A Separate and
Integral Part of Cancer Care
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Health and Wellness
Information on Health &
Wellness classes and sessions,
Cancer Center support groups,
and upcoming events
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n a medical world that is filled with acronyms
and abbreviations – TOMO, MBI, MRI, CT,
HDR, PT, SLT (the list goes on!) – it can be a
challenge to find the answer to some very key
questions: what do all of these letters mean
for me? Which people, and which technologies,
do they refer to? Which ones do I really need
to pay attention to?
Recently, Middlesex Hospital has acquired
multiple, cutting-edge technologies that
are changing what it means to undergo
testing, treatment, and therapy. And most
of these contain, in their names, some type
of acronym or abbreviation. But this article
is coming to your rescue – read on to learn
exactly what you need to know!
continued on page 6
“Middlesex
Hospital has acquired
multiple, cutting-edge technologies
that are changing what it means to
undergo testing, treatment,
and therapy.”
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FROM OUR DIRECTOR
Dear Friends,
It is with great pleasure that we bring you our Spring 2015 issue of The Beacon.
In it, you will find an array of information about innovation in the world of cancer
care and how the Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center is bringing these cuttingedge technologies and therapies straight to you.
Teddy Aribisala,
BSRT, MS, MBA
The latest technologies added to our arsenal for cancer diagnosis and treatment
include UroNav, Tomosynthesis, Molecular Breast Imaging, and Stereotactic
Radiotherapy. Ultimately, we are continuing our efforts to bring big-city care
and technology to this community for the convenience of our patients and
their physicians.
Happy reading, and happy spring!
Insurance Coverage for Lung
Cancer Screening Tests!
The History
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer
death among men and women in the United States.
This is due, in large part, to the fact that it is often
diagnosed at later stages, when treatments are
less effective.
In recent years, there has been more and more
evidence that a low-dose screening CT scan can
accurately detect lung cancer in its earliest stages,
when it is most treatable.
Until this year, patients have been paying out-of-pocket for
this test, even if they qualified as “high risk.” But after the
results of the National Lung Screening Trial were published,
the United States Preventive Services Task Force
recommended that this test be covered by insurance
so it would be more accessible to all Americans.
What Does It Mean?
Insurance companies will now provide coverage for
low-dose screening CT scans for patients at high risk for
lung cancer. To be considered “high risk” you must:
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news
FLASH
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be between the ages of 55 and 77
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be a current or former smoker with at least a 30
pack-year smoking history who has quit smoking
within the past 15 years.
A person has smoked for one “pack year” if he or
she smoked one pack of cigarettes a day for one year.
Therefore, 30 pack years could mean that a person
smoked one pack a day for 30 years or two packs a
day for 15 years, for example.
Other risk factors for lung cancer include exposure to
radon and asbestos.
If you think you might qualify for a low-dose screening
CT scan, you can contact your doctor or Lung Nurse
Navigator Megin Iaccarino at (860) 358-2066.
BEACON BITES
Finding Healthy Food –
There’s an App for That!
Shopping for healthy food in the
grocery store or market can be
overwhelming. Even knowing that
fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
are the healthiest choices, shoppers
are still faced with so many questions.
Which brand is best? Is the fat-free
version healthier than the original?
What chemicals are hidden behind
hard-to-pronounce ingredients?
Just last fall, the Environmental
Working Group (EWG), an
organization that promotes green,
healthy living and provides tools for
consumers to identify safe products,
introduced Food Scores, an
innovative tool to help answer all
of these questions.
Food Scores is simple – it allows
users to easily search for a product
by typing in its name or scanning its
barcode. EWG then provides a 1-10
rating for the product, and the lower
the score, the healthier the product.
EWG has built a database of
more than 80,000 products, 5,000
ingredients, and 1,500 brands. All
of these items have been scored
based on three criteria:
1.nutrition
2.ingredients
3.processing
Nutrition scores were calculated
based on factors such as caloric
value, protein content, and sodium
levels. Ingredient concerns evaluated
included food additives and the
presence of antibiotics. Processing
refers to the production of a food
and whether or not there are
whole ingredients present.
Food Scores is available online at
www.ewg.org/foodscores, but it
can also be downloaded as an app
to smartphones and tablets. Once
on a mobile device, it is available
while dining in restaurants or during
shopping trips for ingredients in
recipes like this Bean Kale Soup.
Give Kale a Chance!
Kale is rich in beta carotene, vitamin K,
vitamin C, and calcium. It contains
chemicals with anti-cancer properties.
Try cooking it different ways in different
recipes . . . like this lower fat, higher fiber,
lower-sodium kale soup.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
8 large garlic cloves, crushed or minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 cups chopped, raw kale
4 cups low-fat, low-sodium
chicken or veggie broth
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans,
such as cannellini or navy, undrained
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup chopped parsley
Directions
In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add garlic
and onion; sauté until soft. Add kale and
sauté, stirring, until wilted. Add 3 cups
of broth, 2 cups of beans, and all of the
tomato, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer
5 minutes. In a blender or food processor,
mix the remaining beans and broth until
smooth. Stir into soup to thicken. Simmer
15 minutes. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle
with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 8
Calories: 182
Total Fat: 2.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Total Carbs: 31 g
Sodium: 220 mg
Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g Protein: 11 g
Recipe from
© 2014 Martha Stewart
Living Omnimedia.
All rights reserved.
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THE
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT
Doing Wicked Good at Wicked Z
In August of 2012, Michelle Lombardo was ready for a
celebration. She had just finished her treatment for breast
cancer, and October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month –
was fast approaching. And so, with her characteristic energy
and passion, Michelle dove into planning Wicked Z’s first
Susan G. Komen Party In Pink™ Zumbathon® charity event.
The response to her event was overwhelming. More than
200 people turned out, and over $6,000 was raised for
Komen’s national initiatives. Said Michelle, “We just did it,
and it was amazing. People really want to help, want to
support, when someone they know is going through
something like breast cancer.”
And Michelle understands what it means to go through
something like breast cancer more than most. Just months after
opening Wicked Z Dance and Fitness Studio – a project she
embarked on with wonderful friends and colleagues – she found
a lump in her breast and instantly knew something wasn’t right.
Early in 2012, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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momentum that began three years ago, Michelle hosted her
third annual Zumbathon, this time to support the Middlesex
Hospital Cancer Center.
While the first two “Parties in Pink” were a smashing success,
Michelle and her team felt that it was important for their event
to make a local impact. When Michelle learned about the
Comprehensive Breast Center and Center for Survivorship and
Integrative Medicine at Middlesex Hospital, she knew she had
found just the right cause. “As a person who went through
it all, I know that the integrative and alternative therapies are
so beneficial, and this is something I really wanted to support,
since it really ties in with the wellness focus of Wicked Z.”
And the public clearly backed Michelle’s feelings – even people
who couldn’t make the event made donations based on
their personal connections to the studio and the community.
The 2014 Zumbathon was truly a chance to make a difference
and have fun in the process.
Michelle’s initial reaction to her diagnosis was, “I don’t have
time for this.” As a full-time wife, mother, professional, and
instructor, she knew she had people counting on her. In this
moment, more than ever before, Zumba came through for her.
More therapeutic than she ever imagined it could be, this form
of “exercise in disguise” supported both her mental and physical
health throughout treatment. The movement helped her keep up
her strength and stamina, and teaching allowed her to “get out
of her head” for a few minutes each day. Time and time again,
Zumba was a lifeline.
And Wicked Z isn’t just there for the community during the
month of October. Year round, it is a place where people
can come to work out and build relationships. Although the
studio doesn’t offer special classes for cancer patients and
survivors, Michelle, who also works with cancer patients at
the Connecticut Multispecialty Group, always makes herself
available to provide support to those who seek it. She knows
first-hand that cancer is experienced differently by each person,
and she understands the importance of having connections and
places to go that aren’t just about illness, but about positive
energy and celebration of life.
Today, several years out from the end of her treatment, Michelle
is still committed to her studio’s original purpose – to provide
a safe, welcoming space for women to experience modes of
exercise like Zumba. And last fall, riding the wave of
Wicked Z is located in Rocky Hill, CT and offers a wide range
of classes, including Zumba, TurboKick, PiYo, yoga, and more.
All are taught by certified instructors. To learn more –
and check out photos from past Zumbathons –
visit www.wickedzfitness.com.
BEACONS OF WISDOM
Survivorship:
A Separate and Integral Part of Cancer Care
Today, there are nearly 14 million cancer survivors living in
the United States, and due to ever-improving prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment, this number will inevitably be on
the upswing. However, transitioning from active treatment
back to life beyond cancer can be extremely challenging.
To support our patients during this phase, the Center
for Survivorship and Integrative Medicine has officially
launched its Survivorship Program.
Elements of Survivorship
To understand the Survivorship Program, it is first
important to understand survivorship care, which has
four fundamental goals:
• prevention of new and recurrent cancers,
• surveillance for recurrent or secondary cancers, as
well as any medical or psychological late effects
from treatment,
• intervention for any ongoing physical, psychological,
or spiritual symptoms, and
• coordination between specialty and primary
care providers.
An integral component of meeting these objectives is the
development of a treatment summary and subsequent
plan of care. The treatment summary is a comprehensive
document that details all of a patient’s procedures, from
diagnosis through the active phase of care.
The quality-of-life assessment is also conducted at the
Survivorship visit. Based on patient responses, referrals
are made to various other programs, such as Oncology
Nutrition, Physical Rehabilitation, or Integrative Medicine.
These resources support patients in restoring balance in
their specific area of unmet need.
Acceptance and Understanding
Patient feedback about the Survivorship visit has been
very positive. One patient shared:
“It’s a wonderful program. When I was first diagnosed,
I was so focused on dealing with the diagnosis that I
couldn’t absorb any more than that . . . [this survivorship
program] gave me the opportunity to fully understand
what I had been through. It’s a nice place to come for
guidance and information on how to move forward, with
the quality of life that one wishes to have . . . and that is
different for each person.”
If you are interested in learning more about
the Survivorship Program, please call
Pat O’Brien, APRN, NP-C, Coordinator of the
Center for Survivorship and Integrative
Medicine, at (860) 358-2045. She is pleased
to offer assistance to survivors as they
transition to life after treatment.
Another key tool for meeting these goals is a quality-of-life
assessment, which helps patients to identify their physical,
emotional, social, and functional needs.
The Survivorship Visit
All of this comes together at the Survivorship visit, which
is offered to all Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center patients.
At this visit, the treatment summary is discussed in detail,
and a copy is given to the survivor for his or her personal
records. The document is also mailed to the patient’s
primary care provider, oncologist, and other health care
professionals, along with a consultation that includes the
Survivorship Coordinator’s recommendations and the
patient’s plan of care.
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THE
COVER STORY
The Abbreviation: TOMO
The Full Name: Tomosynthesis (3D Tomography)
The Translation: Tomosynthesis, or three-dimensional (3D)
mammography, is a new tool that increases the detection
of invasive breast cancer by up to 40%. It also reduces the
number of false positive findings and unnecessary follow-up
tests. In fact, studies have shown that 3D mammography
reduces recall rates by approximately 15%.
Tomosynthesis is done using the same
machine as a traditional, or two-dimensional
(2D), mammogram. However, the 3D mammogram
involves taking many more pictures at multiple
angles. These pictures are then constructed to
form a three-dimensional picture of the breast, which
gives the radiologist a clearer view of the tissue.
It is important to note that tomosynthesis does not take
the place of traditional mammography. A 2D mammogram,
which has been used for more than 30 years, is still an
excellent test for the detection of breast cancer and is
necessary for finding certain types of cancers. It is still
considered the standard of care and should be used as
the routine exam for screening.
Therefore, 3D mammography is a valuable supplement –
it is most beneficial for women with dense breasts, women
with a personal history of breast cancer, and those receiving
a baseline mammogram.
The Acronym: MBI
MBI is used alongside mammography, ultrasound, and MRI as
an additional tool for radiologists to use when a mammogram is
inconclusive and questions remain about whether or not an area
of the breast is truly normal. It is also utilized for women with
dense breasts or a personal history of breast cancer.
TOMO
“TOMO reduces the number of false positive
findings and unnecessary follow-up tests.”
MOLECULAR BREAST IMAGING
The Full Name: Molecular Breast Imaging
The Translation: Middlesex Hospital is the first health
care institution in Connecticut to offer dual-head Molecular
Breast Imaging (MBI). This is an extremely accurate test for
the detection of breast cancer – it finds three times more
cancers than traditional mammography in women with
dense breast tissue.
MBI works differently than a traditional mammogram.
Even though it takes longer (about 45 minutes, compared
to about 15 minutes for a mammogram), it does not require
compression of the breasts. Instead, gentle pressure is
used to hold the breast steady between two detectors.
Before the exam, the patient receives a small intravenous
(IV) dose of Sestimibi, the same contrast substance used for
a cardiac stress test, in the arm. According to Dr. Julie Lee,
one of Middlesex Hospital’s radiologists, this allows for
cancers to show up as “hot spots,” because their
makeup is different than that of normal breast tissue.
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MBI
MBI
The Abbreviation: UroNav and Prostate MRI
The Full Name: UroNav Fusion Biopsy System and
Prostate Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The Translation: UroNav is a new system that
“fuses” MRI and ultrasound images to guide precision biopsies of the prostate. It is an extremely
valuable tool for urologists because aggressive
cancers appear more clearly on MRI than on
ultrasound alone. Additionally, a 2013 study
published in the Journal of the American Medical
Association1 found that UroNav identifies 30%
more high-risk cancers and 15% more low-risk
cancers when compared to a standard biopsy.
URONAV
AND
PROSTATE
MRI
Biopsies done using UroNav guidance are a
two-step process for patients. An MRI of the
prostate, using Middlesex Hospital’s powerful
new 3-Tesla machine is done first, and the
images are uploaded to the UroNav workstation.
The doctor then performs an ultrasound, which is
merged with the MRI picture. This combined image allows the
doctor to obtain a highly accurate biopsy.
According to Dr. Edward Myer, of Middlesex Urology Group,
“By fusing the MRI images with ultrasound guidance at the
time of biopsy, we are able to find small volumes of aggressive
cancers, which may have gone undetected. We are very
enthusiastic about this new technology.”
The Abbreviation: Visi-Pitch
The Full Name: Visi-Pitch IV M
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The Translation: Advanced technology doesn’t just exist for
the early detection of cancer – it is also available to help
patients recover from treatment. Visi-Pitch is a tool used
by the Department of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
to assess and treat the long-term side effects of radiation
therapy for head and neck cancers, such as decreased vocal
loudness, reduced speaking pitch, diminished breath support
for voicing, altered voice quality, and even slurred speech.
While Visi-Pitch can be used to evaluate these concerns and
track patient progress, it can also provide visual and auditory
feedback to help patients reach their speech goals in an
easier and more timely manner. For example, the system can
provide assessment that helps reduce or eliminate speech
behaviors, such as tension of the larynx, that affect voice
production. Visi-Pitch’s Motor Speech Profile can be used for
patients with slurred speech, or dysarthria, as well.
To learn more about any of these therapies and others,
visit our website at www.middlesexhospital.org.
VISI-PITCH IV
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1 Geoffrey A. Sonn, Shyam Natarajan, Daniel J.A.
Margolis, Malu MacAiran, Patricia Lieu, Jiaoti Huang,
Frederick J. Dorey, Leonard S. Marks. Targeted
Biopsy in the Detection of Prostate Cancer Using an
Office Based Magnetic Resonance Ultrasound Fusion
Device. The Journal of Urology, Volume 189, Issue 1,
January 2013, Pages 86-92.
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THE
BEACONS OF SUPPORT
Sandy Peszynski Breast Cancer
Foundation and Paul’s & Sandy’s, Too
In 2014, the Middlesex Hospital
Comprehensive Breast Center (CBC)
received a generous donation of
$32,500 from the Sandy Peszynski
Breast Cancer Foundation, which was
created in 2009 to support the organizations that helped Sandy to cope with
her breast cancer. The Foundation raises
its funds through special events, such
as the Pumpkintown Prom, and to date,
has gifted a total of $143,910 to the
Comprehensive Breast Center.
goPINK Project 2014
The goPINK Project has become a
tradition in Middlesex County. Area
salons sell pink hair streaks and t-shirts
to raise funds for the Middlesex
Hospital Cancer Center’s Center for
Survivorship & Integrative Medicine
(CSIM), while other businesses hold
special events or offer discounts to
raise funds. In 2014, goPINK earned
$30,000 for the CSIM, bringing its total
donation since 2010 to $102,387.
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Tanger Outlets
Westbrook Elks Club
Tanger Outlets in Westbrook recently
made a donation of $9,279.93 to the
Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center.
The funds were raised during Tanger’s
annual PinkStyle coupon program, which,
since 2008, has brought in $89,713 to
support breast cancer patients.
The 4th Annual Beach Jam for Breast
Cancer, hosted by the Westbrook Elks
Lodge #1784, raised $19,150 to support
breast cancer services. Proceeds, which
now exceed a total of $34,150 to date,
are donated to the Middlesex Hospital
Cancer Center and to Yale’s Smilow
Cancer Hospital.
Middletown South Fire District
In the fall of 2014, members of
the Middletown South Fire District
Firefighters Local 3918 IAFF donated
$500 to the Middlesex Hospital
Comprehensive Breast Center.
The money was raised during their
annual Fire Safety Festival.
Jackson Chevrolet
For every car they sold in March 2015,
Jackson Chevrolet donated $100 to
the Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center.
The initiative raised $3,800 in total,
all of which will support the services
delivered by the Cancer Center team.
After the Storm, Inc.
Continuing its longstanding tradition
of support for the Middlesex Hospital
Center for Survivorship and Integrative
Medicine (CSIM), After the Storm, Inc.
raised and donated $27,000 to the
program in 2014. The foundation has
now contributed a total of $120,000
to our program.
EVENT RECAPS
Nutrition & Colon Health Event
In honor of National Nutrition Month, Oncology Dietitian
Mary Mayne and Colorectal Cancer Nurse Navigator Amanda
Recchini hosted the annual Nutrition and Colon Health Event
at Wesleyan University. Five of our Middlesex Hospital experts
– (pictured left to right) Dr. Ryan O’Connor, Amanda Hamblett,
CGS, Dr. Michael Parker, Dr. Michael Farrell, and Mary Mayne,
RDN, CSO – spoke about the importance of colon cancer
prevention through screening and proper nutrition
to an engaged group of community members.
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THE
Calendar of Events
For more information about any of these events, please visit our website at www.MHCancerCenter.org
and click on the Events, Classes & Support Groups link at the top of the page.
Health & Wellness Classes and Sessions
Sound Healing
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Cancer Center Wellness Room
Instructor: Donna Papetti
4th Friday of each month.
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cancer Center Wellness Room
A mind-body class that incorporates
yoga/Pilates type movements to
promote relaxation, core strength, and
balance. $25 for a four-class pass.*
To register, please call (860) 798-6999.
Register by calling Joan Emmons
at (860) 655-5500. $20 per session,
at the door.
Healthy Steps: Movement Therapy
Thursdays, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cancer Center Wellness Room
Tuesdays, 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Madison House in Madison, CT.
Please call Susan Sandel at
(203) 457-1656 to register. FREE.
Thursdays, 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Cancer Center Wellness Room
Instructor: Lydia Martel
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cancer Center Wellness Room
Instructor: Risa Brophy
New session: June 1st - July 20th
Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cancer Center Wellness Room
Instructor: Kasha Breau
$100 for six-week session or $15/class.
Arts in the Atrium
Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cancer Center Atrium. FREE.
WriteNOW!
Free journaling workshop
with Stacey Sroka,
Mondays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cancer Center Atrium. FREE.
Gentle Yoga
Walk-ins welcome or call
(860) 358-2065 for more information.
$7/class or $50/10 class package
(valid 3 mos).
THE
Qigong
A class to teach simple Chinese healing
exercises that can be done standing or
sitting to calm the mind and energize
the body, balancing your Qi (energy) and
promoting health. $98 for seven week
session or drop in for $15.50/class.
ZUMBA Fitness Class
Next session starts July 1st
Wednesdays, 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Cancer Center Wellness Room
$25 for four class pass.*
Walk-ins also welcome.
*Offered at a 50% discount thanks to the
generosity of After the Storm, Inc.
EDITOR
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS
Katharine Conroy
Peg Arico
Dorothy Carvalho
Michelle Mayer
Mary Raum
Camille Servodidio
Teddy Aribisala
Mary Mayne
Pat O’Brien (Survivorship)
Mary Stanwicks
DESIGN
Cipher Creative Group
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Tai Chi Chih
MinBo
Cancer Center Support Groups
FREE of charge. To register, please call (860) 358-2053 unless otherwise noted. Please check our website as times, dates,
and locations are subject to change.
1st Thursday
Leukemia, Lymphoma,
Multiple Myeloma
Support Group
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Radiation Oncology
Department
Reception Area
536 Saybrook Road,
Middletown
2nd Wednesday
Lung & Esophageal
Cancer Support Group
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Radiation Oncology
Department
Reception Area
536 Saybrook Road,
Middletown
2nd Tuesday
Birds of a Feather
Café Coffee Club
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Shoreline Medical Center,
Westbrook
4th Monday
Look Good, Feel Better
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cancer Center
Conference Room A/B
FREE. Call 1-800-227-2345
to register – patients only.
Sponsored by the
American Cancer Society
4th Wednesday
Prostate Cancer Support
Group (Patients and
Family Members)
6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Radiation Oncology
Conference Room
536 Saybrook Road,
Middletown
Upcoming Events
Appetite for
Life Kickoff
Wednesday, May 27
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tuscany Grill, Middletown.
The annual kick-off party
for Appetite for Life,
which runs through
the month of June.
$15/ticket. For more
information, please
contact the Middlesex
Hospital Department of
Philanthropy at
(860) 358-6200.
Survivors Day
Sunday, June 7
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Riverhouse at Goodspeed
Station, Haddam, CT
Free event includes
brunch for a survivor
and up to two guests.
To register, please call
(860) 358-2062 by May
29th. Event will feature
Doug Dvork, Cancer
Survivor, Humorist, and
Inspirational Speaker.
Appetite for Life
Special Event
Tuesday, June 16
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Luigi’s Restaurant,
1295 Boston Post Road,
Old Saybrook
$15/ticket. For more
information, please
contact the Middlesex
Hospital Department
of Philanthropy at
(860) 358-6200.
Beach Jam for
Breast Cancer
Saturday, August 8
1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Westbrook Elks Lodge
142 Seaside Ave.
Westbrook, CT
$20 tickets until 7/25/2015
$25 after and at the door
Art Bra
(After the Storm, Inc.)
Thursday, August 20
6:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m.
Toyota Presents
Oakdale Theatre,
Wallingford, CT
For more information or to
reserve tickets, please call
(860) 685-0698 or go to
www.afterthestorminc.org.
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SAVE THE DATE
Free event includes brunch for a survivor and
two guests maximum, as seating is limited.
To register, please call 860-358-2062 by May 29.
Also: Physician speaker, survivor speaker,
award presentation
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Featuring Doug Dvork,
cancer survivor, humorist and inspirational speaker
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station
55 Bridge Road, Haddam
2015 CANCER SURVIVORS DAY CELEBRATION
ACCREDITED BY:
A Member of the Middlesex Health System
www.middlesexhospital.org
536 Saybrook Road
Middletown, CT 06457
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Middletown, CT
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