News You Can Use A monthly newsletter from the Cancer Learning Center • January 2009 - Issue 42


Bring friends and family close... when you need them the most.


Huntsman Cancer Institute offers CarePages,


which are free, private websites that help people stay connected and easily communicate with friends and family before, during, and after cancer treatment, illness, or a hospital stay.


Sign up today at carepages.com/huntsmancancer 30M 95Y 69C 100Y 26C 84M 90C 53M


Managing your cancer pain can provide better quality of life by allowing you to participate in and enjoy normal activities.


Cancer Pain


Pain management is an important part of cancer treatment. It lets you sleep better and participate in normal activities. Freedom from pain may actually help cancer therapies work better.


Cancer pain may result from the disease itself or from medical testing and treatment. Tell your health care provider about any pain that you experience. Be sure to notify your cancer care team immediately if you have any new pain, or if your pain gets worse.


Pain management strategies may include medication, acupuncture, massage, relaxation, hypnosis, and distraction. The pain management plan you and your health care team develop may include any or all of these methods. You may also consider seeing a pain specialist.


Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Pain Medicine and Palliative Care Program offers help with management of pain and other distressing symptoms. Their goal is to maximize the quality of life for cancer patients and their families. For more information, call the Huntsman Cancer Information Service at 801-581-6365 or 1-888-424-2100.


Linda B. and Robert B. Wiggins Wellness Center


Fitness activities for current and former patients and their families


Cardio Conditioning: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 – 5:30 p.m.


Group Circuit: Yoga: Snowshoeing:


Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 – 6 p.m.


Tuesdays 5 – 6 p.m. Fridays 10 – 11 a.m. Saturdays


January 10, 17, 24, 31


For more information, call the Wellness Center at 801-587-4585.


All About the Cancer Learning Center


Did you know the Cancer Learning Center (CLC) is Huntsman Cancer Institute’s own cancer library? Designed for patients, their loved ones, and the public, the CLC has more than 3,000 books, audiotapes, CDs, and videos available for you to check out. You can find information about any topic relating to cancer, including diet, fitness, treatment options, coping, caregiving, and biographies.


Do you have questions about your treatment? Do you need help coping with side effects such as fatigue or neuropathy? Do you want to read a story about someone with your type of cancer? With trained cancer information specialists to assist you, the CLC is the perfect place to find information and inspiration.


Our hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) on Wednesdays. Visit us on the first floor of Huntsman Cancer Institute or call 801-581-6365.


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