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Feeling Stressed and Anxious? Guided Imagery Programs Help Cancer Patients During Tough Times cancer CAREpoint Counseling • Assistance • Resources • Education Personalized support services for anyone in Silicon Valley whose life is touched by cancer Fall 2015 Feeling stressed and anxious? Guided imagery programs help cancer patients during tough times The first side effect of cancer is often experienced immediately after diagnosis – overwhelming feelings of fear, stress and dread. Those negative emotions intensify as cancer patients worry about pain and other side effects they expect to feel during treatment. According to the Cleveland Clinic, anxiety stemming from the fear of pain can actually intensify pain as well as prolong recovery time and lower the immune system. But more than 200 research studies at medical institutions throughout the U.S. over the past three decades have also found that mind-body techniques such as guided imagery can counteract these feelings of panic, loss of control and uncertainty. Guided imagery is focused relaxation that helps prepare patients for treatment and surgery. Patients are shown Cynthia McDonald, Ph.D. uses a Tibetian “singing bowl” to create a harmonic sound how to use their imagination to create calm, peaceful that helps the mind and body relax. images in their mind that are beneficial in multiple ways. Cancer CAREpoint has provided guided imagery one- Positive state of mind on-one consultations and group classes led by Cynthia Some clients believe that guided imagery has helped them McDonald, Ph.D. since 2012. The evaluation comments by control or reduce nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy our clients mirror what research has found. Patients report and there is evidence that it can lower blood pressure. that guided imagery has helped them: “I absolutely believe that the positive state of mind I • Decrease stress and anxiety worked hard to maintain during treatment by using • Be more relaxed guided imagery techniques had significant impact on my • Better handle pain body’s ability to heal and regain strength,” said one Cancer • Reduce negative thoughts CAREpoint client. “I would play my customized tape of • Sleep better positive messages any time I felt my mind spinning out of • Feel more energized control with negative thoughts – I even asked the surgeon • Enjoy an enhanced quality of life to have it playing in the operating room.” • Maintain a positive outlook about the future Guided imagery and meditation, like other psycho- “The fear of cancer is a natural and reflexive response,” said social support services offered at Cancer CAREpoint, are Dr. McDonald. “This program’s greatest impact is helping complementary therapies to medical cancer treatments. people shift their perspective. Even the slightest shift can It is considered safe especially under the guidance of a have a huge difference in an individual’s quality of life.” trained health professional. www.cancercarepoint.org Support for parents with cancer The astounding Family CARE program is launched A new four-week program to facilitate healthy success of communication in families when a parent is diagnosed with cancer was launched in October by Cancer CAREpoint Cancer CAREpoint. The Family CARE program uses curriculum adapted from the CLIMB® (Children’s Lives Include Moments It’s easy to be dazzled by numbers when you’re talking of Bravery) Program developed by the Children’s about a Garden Party raising an astounding $550,000 in Treehouse Foundation. On four consecutive Tuesday one afternoon to support the work of Cancer CAREpoint. evenings, families met at Cancer CAREpoint for For any organization, let alone one as young as we are, it dinner and support services. Parents learned tools is an amazing achievement. to communicate with their children, and youngsters had the opportunity to talk with other kids their But what is even more impressive is the impact these own age about having a parent with cancer. dollars have on people in our community – our families, our friends, our neighbors, our co-workers – who will For information on dates of the next Family CARE have access to the support services they so crucially need program, contact Brad Leary at 408-402-6287 or after receiving a cancer diagnosis. [email protected]. Every month we see more new cancer patients and their families who take advantage, in different ways, of the Welcome new array of Counseling, Assistance, Resources and Education we have to offer. Board members Ann goes to nutrition classes to find out how to stay Two community leaders with a passion for helping cancer nourished when treatment destroys her appetite. patients have joined the Board of Directors of Cancer Ron uses guided imagery sessions to control the CAREpoint. overwhelming anxiety he feels before each radiation appointment. Nate comes to our teen support group to Corrine Fabie is First Vice President, talk with other kids his age about having a parent with Wealth Advisor for Morgan Stanley. cancer. Van is so happy with the wig from our Wig Bank In addition to her professional career that helped her feel pretty again after losing her hair in financial planning, she has been during chemotherapy. extremely active as a volunteer in the nonprofit community especially with With more than 1,000 clients coming through our door the Junior League of San Jose where she this year, there are a thousand touching stories about how is a Past President. She also serves on the Community Cancer CAREpoint is making a difference in their healing Advisory Board of Good Karma Bikes and is a Director of and quality of life. We are continuously grateful for the the Farrington Historical Foundation. generosity of this community in supporting our work. Marcelo Oliveira is Director, Product Any way you look at it, by the numbers or by the Management, Marketing and Business personal stories, Cancer CAREpoint’s success reflects the Development, for the Collaboration passionate commitment of this community to help take Technology Group of Cisco Systems, care of anyone among us whose life Inc. Prior to joining Cisco in 2006, is touched by cancer. And that is he held key software architect and what is truly dazzling. engineering positions with Siemens Communication Networks. He holds a B.S. in Electronic Engineering from the Universidade Tecnica Federal do Parana in Brazil and an MBA from the Rob Tufel, MSW, MPH Haas School of Business at U.C. Berkeley. Executive Director 2 www.cancercarepoint.org Record $550,000 raised at 3rd annual Cancer CAREpoint Garden Party The beautiful Los Gatos home of Kate and Wim Elfrink was the site of the 2015 Cancer CAREpoint Garden Party in August. Close to 300 guests enjoyed a spectacular view of Silicon Valley along with premium wines, gourmet food, live music and the opportunity to support individuals and families in our community whose lives are touched by cancer. Bryon Sheets, Ralph Borelli, Jim Cilker Cancer CAREpoint Executive Director Rob Tufel, Board Chair Allison Jones Thomson, John Chambers, Executive Chair of the Board at Cisco, and Kate and Wim Elfrink, hosts of the Cancer CAREpoint Garden Party. Rick Justice, Debi Justice, Karin De Beer, Marthin De Beer Dave Henderson, Noelle Henderson, San Jose Mayor Paula Ball, Jon Ball Sam Liccardo, Jessica Garcia-Kohl Sandi Frazer, Bobbe George Patty Nation, Lissa Kreisler, Jan Willoughby Sherri Burke and Linda L. Lester Molly Swenson, Barry Swenson www.cancercarepoint.org 3 $20,000-$50,000 Scott and Charice Fischer Anonymous Focus Business Bank Sheri Sobrato Brisson J. Kern Hamilton Chambers Family Foundation Michelle Hansen Wim and Kate Elfrink Harrell of Los Gatos Linda L. Lester Joe and Yvonne Head Pine Cone Lumber Taryn Ishida and Ryan Komagome $10,000-$19,999 Bill and Carolyn Johnston, Ph.D. Jon and Paula Ball Mardi R. Karin, MD and Barbara and Mark Beck Rom R. Karin, MD Barry Swenson Builder Lissa Kreisler-Whelan Brian and Theresa Bumb Caroline Lee Carl and Kathy Cilker Dr. Vince and Maggi Lepore Michael and Cheryl Halloran Lexus of Stevens Creek W. Donald Head, Old Grandview Glen and Ellen McLaughlin Ranch Margo Mendeke Hensel Phelps Construction Roger and Nora Moore Rick and Debi Justice Adom Moutafian and Annie Wolff Family Rubenstein Jim and Susan Oneal $5,000-$9,999 Joe and Lynn Pinto Victor and Laura Adint Sainte Claire Custom Homes AirXpanders Cam Schwab and Courtney Borelli Investment Company Seymour Herb and Lynn Brendlen Ruth and Todd Slyngstad Barbara and James Caltagirone Mary K. Swalen “I am a firm believer that we all have an obligation to give back in Jim and Libie Cilker Susan Sweedler John and Christine Davis Barry Swenson whatever way we can, and I encourage people in the community to Marthin and Karin De Beer Rob Tufel and Michael Sasso donate to Cancer CAREpoint. Cancer impacts all of us – patient ELREPCO, Inc. Ultimate HD, Inc. HMH Engineers VITAS Healthcare and family alike – and Cancer CAREpoint does so much to help Hugh Stuart Center Charitable Randy and LuAnn Walden Trust Laurie Weiss people with cancer and their families in our community.” Joseph George Wines Jim and Susan Willoughby John Chambers, Executive Chair, Board of Directors, Cisco Systems, Inc. KB Home Randy and Jan Willoughby NorthMarq Capital Fred and Ida Wool Samaritan Medical Center Bryon and Andrea Sheets Under $1,000 Ann Gordon Alex and Beverly Stuart Lori Arias Ed and Barbara Grant SummerHill Homes Richard Arzino Frank and Anne Griffin Euan and Allison Jones Thomson Randy and Sara Attaway Kimeron Hardin Willoughby, Stuart, Bening & Ann Marie and Geary Auer Sgt. Kerry and Stacey Harris Cook Law Firm Terry and Carol Austen Greg and Christie Henderson Xilinx Jane Bening, MD Jackie and Larry Hester Kamakshi R. Zeidler, MD and Jacki Berlinberg Scott and Meg Holt Brendon J. Zeidler, DDS Janice and Tom Berthold Kevin and Julie Jensen Margaret Bielski Liz Johnson $1,000-$4,999 Marilyn and John Bisordi Sally Jones Argonaut Window & Door, Inc.
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