a place of help, hope and understanding October – December 2014 HealthyLiving Cancer Care Centre Inc. Quarterly Program and Newsletter

Cancer Research & Treatment Why do so many approaches reach just a few cures? See page 5 Exercise your Lymphatics New exercise class at the Centre See Page 6 The Importance of pH Balance in Maintaining Good Health. See Page 7

The leading provider of supportive cancer care in South Australia, since 1985

Cancer Care Centre Inc spiritual levels. Areas specifi c wellbeing and may assist themselves as they travel is a community based, to cancer care include them to better tolerate the cancer journey. We not-for-profi t organisation interpersonal support such their medical treatment for provide an environment offering a wide range of as counselling and support optimal outcomes. Cancer which complements medical complementary care to groups; stress management Care Centre Inc staff consist treatment as clients work support cancer patients approaches such as of a variety of dedicated towards wellbeing. and their families. meditation and massage health care professionals and To keep up to date with Complementary care refers and nutritional approaches trained volunteers – many Cancer Care Centre Inc what’s happening at the to a variety of holistic health such as diet and nutrients. of whom have been affected 76 Edmund Ave, Centre, visit our website services which enhance by cancer in their own lives. Unley SA 5061 Research has demonstrated www.cancercarecentre. wellbeing on physical, We support individuals Call (08) 8272 2411 that complementary care org.au or follow us on emotional, mental and and families to empower improves cancer patients’ Facebook. cancercarecentre.org.au

Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au Healthy Living: October – December 2014 1 The publication of this newsletter is possible as a result of the generous fi nancial support of CMV Foundation. FROM THE MANAGER

Dear Members Dr Ian Gawler Workshop New exercise class at and Cancer Care Centre’s the Centre Welcome to this edition Annual Dinner Richard Roope, one of our therapists and a of Healthy Living. personal trainer will be leading a new exercise Both were held on September 17 and were class called ‘Exercise your Lymphatics’ on a well received by clients and friends of CCC. Thursday afternoon. The class is suitable for Ian presented an all day workshop examining Warm weather is just anyone who would like to do some gentle how the power of your mind can be used for lymphatic specifi c exercise. You will learn around the corner and a health, healing and wellbeing. The annual some self-massage techniques to help dinner, held at the Adelaide Pavilion was a good time of the year to improve your lymphatic system function great night and Ian had kindly offered to be and help reduce the opportunity of take on something new. our guest speaker. He spoke on the link Lymphoedema developing or progressing. Here at the Centre we between a healthy lifestyle, and living to Please ring the centre for more details. have a lot on offer leading create a sustainable environment. There was intense bidding during the evening by guests up to the end of the year, on the many Silent Auction items that had Christmas Closure been generously donated by local businesses I encourage you to give The centre will be closed from Friday 19 and the wine wall was equally as popular. something new a try. December and open again on Monday 5 January. Everyone at the Centre takes this opportunity to wish you and your family a safe and joyous season. Jane Horton Manager

Christmas is coming. Wondering what gift to give that special person?

Why not treat them to a therapy gift certifi cate. For a member price of just $40.00 ($85 non-member) your special person will be cared for with a tailored professional massage by one of our qualifi ed therapists. We also have copies of Di Cornelius’ ‘Healthy Plant Based Cooking’, Debra Vinecombe’s ‘Another Chance’, Jean Bryant’s ‘Food For Thought’ and Stephen Taylor’s ‘Meditation CDs’ for sale. Have you considered making up a gift package of the wonderful Tulsi Tea? We have Original, Green and Green Chai Masala.

Donations The Centre would like to thank the following people for their generosity:

Lisa Fabry Doreen Molinaro Schraples Pty Ltd Carl & Carol Hopkins Giuliana Otmarich Doris White Peta Laundy Fran Whittihgham M & D Cruft David Baird Michael J.B Evans Lockleys Probis Club I Gillespie L & R Duffett Jan Wilkinson Gloria Hinks Barbara May Ann Sallis G McCabe Peter & Yvonne Kitching Annette Masters Merry Wickes Off The Couch Art Studio David Toohey Christina Applebee Jill Saunders B Drabsch Dianne Marler Woodside Hall Inc V Morelli Greg Stanford L Jenkins Debra Vinecombe Purifi ers (Australia ) PVT Ltd Marian Parkinson

2 Healthy Living: October – December 2014 Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Healthy Living readers Every registered charity must hold an Annual General Meeting each year. The meeting lets the members know what’s been achieved, the circumstances of the group and provides transparency. At this meeting we are able to present a report to members about what the Please give generously Centre has achieved in the previous year.

At the opening of this year’s AGM on the 3rd September, it was timely to What your donation will do for mention that fi ve of those present had attended a Men’s Health Business Cancer Care Centre and its clients: Breakfast where The Hon. Jeffrey Kennett AC was the guest speaker. He is well known as the ‘front man’ for Beyond Blue and of course his presentation With a fully tax deductible donation of: centered on depression. He had a number of messages which resonate with $100 help purchase books for the us at the Cancer Care Centre including – library collection • Give thanks every morning when you wake up $200 help purchase organic ingredients for our • Your own life is worth celebrating – do it vegetarian cooking course • It’s our own responsibility for our own health $300 help subsidize the cost of ‘Mindfulness Also speaking was Prof. Gary Wittert, from the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Cancer Stress’ course for a client for Men’s Health, a leading endocrinologist, world authority on obesity and $600 help mail out an edition of Healthy Living cancers. You may recall he was a speaker at our 2012 Expo and his messages on promoting good health included – These are just a few of the costs that can be covered by a fully tax deductible donation. • Practise good diet • Watch your waist line You can make your contribution by: • Have a good night’s sleep, and for males • becoming a Cancer Care Champion • If visiting the doctor for a specifi c reason, mention any other conditions that may require attention. • donation – by completing the ‘cut out’ slip on the next page and post-marking the envelope Three reports were presented at the AGM – the President, Treasurer and ‘reply paid’ (donations are 100% tax deductible) Manager. The Annual Report is available for viewing on the Centre’s website where the details of these reports may be accessed. • bequest – by contacting the Manager for details Lee Green & Co Pty Ltd audit the Centre’s fi nances and it is pleasing that • in memoriam donation – by naming the they are prepared to continue this valued service at no cost to the Centre. Cancer Care Centre. Elections of Board members were conducted for three existing Board members Your gift to the Cancer Care Centre will assist to continue for a further two years, Mr Gerard McCabe, Ms Yvonne Smolenski the support and care of cancer sufferers and and Mrs Sarah Trangmar. A new Board member was elected, Assoc. Prof. their carers. Brendon Coventry, BMBS, PhD, FRACS, FRCM, Associate Professor of Surgery Thank you for supporting the Cancer Care Centre. University of Adelaide, and Senior Consultant Surgeon RAH along with a range of signifi cant medical appointments. Board members continuing part way Ray Nicholson through their term are Mr Ian Budenberg (Treasurer and Public Offi cer), Mr President Brian Murphy (Risk Management) and myself as Chairperson. Life Membership presentations were made to three volunteers who have each served for 10 continuous years – Mrs Diane Johnson, Mrs Lynn Murphy and Mrs Sarah Trangmar. Ms Diana Bickford was not in attendance and her certifi cate was presented at her Willunga Farmers Market plant stall on Saturday 8th September. The meeting concluded with a presentation by Assoc. Prof Coventry on Cancer Research and Treatment. Why do so many approaches reach just a few cures?

Ray Nicholson Chairman of the Board

Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au Healthy Living: October – December 2014 3 Tax Deductible Gift Title First name Surname Address Suburb Postcode Email What is Refl exology and

I wish my gift to be: how can it help me? anonymous Refl exology is a non-invasive, relaxing and natural therapy that stimulates the publicly acknowledged body’s own healing process. It helps to boost the immune system and create a (name only is published) calmer mind. It is usually performed on the feet by applying gentle pressure and massage techniques on refl ex points to provide benefi cial response. It works on I would like to donate $ by many levels that include physical, emotional and energetic levels. Refl exology is deeply relaxing, yet surprisingly rejuvenating and gives you the Credit Card feeling of pampering. It is a treat for mind, body and spirit. It is safe, gentle and complementary with conventional medicine and allied health services. Visa Mastercard There are many benefi ts of Refl exology…these include: Card number • Creates profound relaxation Expiry date • Revitalises and balances energy Name on card • Reduces stress Signature • Improves blood circulation and lymphatic systems

Cheque / Money order payable to: • Calms nervous system and improves nerve stimulation Cancer Care Centre and posted to: • Improves bowel movements The Manager • Promotes better sleep and appetite Cancer Care Centre Reply Paid 83842 • Supports post-surgery recovery by decreasing pain and increasing healing 76 Edmund Ave Unley SA 5061 Studies have shown that refl exology has a positive impact on the quality of life of Direct credit to: recipients along with them experiencing a signifi cant decrease in pain intensity BSB: 105 011 and anxiety. A study at a medical/oncology unit in a hospital in the Unites States Account number: 075 271 440 showed a signifi cant decrease in anxiety observed in a sample of patients with Account name: Cancer Care Centre Inc breast and lung cancer following foot refl exology treatment. Reference: Your name The Centre offers refl exology by Reiko Telephone: Fujiike-Stirling every second Monday. For credit card payment by telephone please ring the Manager on (08) 8373 1470 Reiko is a professional member of the Monday – Friday, 10.00am – 4.00pm Refl exology Association of Australia and a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society. Thank you for your generosity. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Reference: Nursing Standard. Vol 14, issue 31, pgs 33-38; Oncology Nursing Forum ABN 73 640 293 985 Vol 34, no 1, 2007, pgs 127-132; Oncology Nursing Forum Vol 27, no 1, pgs 67-72

4 Healthy Living: October – December 2014 Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au A Research Summary Cancer research and provided by Board Member, Assoc. Prof. Brendon Coventry BMBS, treatment: Why do so PhD, FRACS, FACS, FRCM at the recent Cancer Care many approaches reach Centre AGM just a few cures?

A Research Summary provided by Board Member, Assoc. Prof. Brendon Coventry BMBS, PhD, FRACS, FACS, FRCM at the recent Cancer Care Centre AGM .

Thank you for the opportunity to present some of Further Reading - Selected References our research that we are doing at the University of Adelaide, Royal Adelaide Hospital and Australian See: www.melanomaresearch.com.au Melanoma Research Foundation. The topic I have chosen to speak on has fascinated me Coventry BJ, Ashdown ML. Complete clinical responses to cancer therapy caused by since I was a medical student. To this day, we cannot multiple divergent approaches: a repeating theme lost in translation. yet work-out who will, and who will not, respond to Cancer Manag Res. 2012;4:137-149. any therapy for cancer. For advanced cancers of Ashdown ML Coventry BJ A Matter of Time. Australasian Science 2010 May:18-20. almost every type, only a small percentage will usually respond to a wide range of different treatments - Coventry BJ, Lilly C, Hersey P, Michele A, Bright R Prolonged Repeated Vaccine somewhere around 5-10% of cases achieve a complete Immuno-Chemotherapy Induces Long-Term Clinical Responses and Survival for response where all cancer disappears. Complete Advanced Metastatic Melanoma. J Immunother. Cancer 2014 2: 9. responses usually mean 5-year survival so they are very important. Ashdown ML, Coventry BJ Window of Opportunity. Cover Story We are challenging many of the standard beliefs, Australasian Science 2014 (June) 6: 16-19. because progress internationally has been so slow for over forty years since President Nixon launched the Coventry BJ, Ashdown ML. The 20th anniversary of interleukin-2 therapy: bimodal 'war on cancer'. This point was reviewed in the journal role explaining longstanding random induction of complete clinical responses. 'Science' in December last year. Our work is examining Cancer Manag Res. 2012;4:215-21. some novel therapies and approaches using such naturally occurring agents as curcumin (tumeric), Paul Davies ABC Oct 2013 'Adelaide Festival of Ideas' Lecture: "Rethinking Our Approach viruses, bacteria and natural (food) chemicals, to Cancer" http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/rethinking-our- together with other agents like Rose Bengal (PV-10). approach-to--cancer/5246414 All are delivering promising responses. Our studies utilise cancer treatment vaccines, which Coventry BJ and Ashdown ML Simpler is often better when battling the Big C. have almost no toxic effects, for advanced melanoma The Weekend Australian Oct 8 2011: 17. www.theaustralian.com.au patients, and we have published some of the highest The Value of Health and Longevity. Kevin M. Murphy and Robert H. Topel September 28, 5-year survival results internationally using these 2009 - http://www.rff.org/Publications/WPC/Pages/The-Value-of-Health-and-Longevity.aspx) gentler approaches. Recently, we have used daily blood tests to monitor individual patient's immune system responses, which show that the immune system typically fl uctuates or oscillates in almost Radio interviews every cancer type, to form an 'immune cycle'. The cycles are about 7-days in duration, and appears 2010 Australian Broadcasting Commission - Radio National Science Show interview to arise from the immune response to the cancer with Robin Williams April 18th 2010 “Rhythms in the Immune System” repeatedly switching itself 'on' and 'off'. We are http://www.abc.net.au/rn/scienceshow/stories/2010/2871586.htm currently exploring how this immune cycle can be used to better 'time' treatment to improve clinical 2014 Australian Broadcasting Commission - National - AM Program responses in patients, in preference to therapy being - Caroline Winter/ Chris Uhlmann April 17th 2014 “Melanoma vaccine increases survival 'randomly' given. rate” http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/news/audio/am/201404/20140417-eam03- melanomavaccine.mp3

Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au Healthy Living: October – December 2014 5 Lymphatic Massage now on offer at the Centre

Massage is a Lymphatic stimulation If the lymph transport Resulting lymphoedema Four therapists at the popular way to massage helps to system is unable to may occur soon or years Cancer Care Centre have stimulate a normal-but- remove this tissue fl uid, later. Melanoma, breast recently completed help the body sluggish lymphatic then the concentration of cancer, prostate and internationally accredited relax and system, aiding in injury protein increases. This gynaecological cancers lymphoedema return to a recovery and draws more fl uid to the have an increased risk for management training. detoxifi cation. Manual area, and swelling or lymphoedema. They can help monitor state of ease. lymphatic drainage is a lymphoedema results. Lymphoedema cannot be limb size and offer manual specialised massage used lymphatic drainage, There are Lymphoedema may be cured. It requires lifelong when the lymphatic education in self massage, many different recognised by an arm or management. transport system is exercise and skin care. leg feeling tight, heavy Management involves types of damaged and normal The massage, which is and swollen. Over time, compression to reduce patterns of lymph very gentle and deeply massage, for limb size, hard fi brotic then maintain limb size, drainage are disrupted. relaxing, helps to direct different tissue, skin changes and manual lymphatic lymph to other The lymphatic system infections may develop. drainage, exercise, and therapeutic functioning nodes. removes proteins and Cancer treatment skin care. Compression benefi ts. cellular waste from the can be bandaging during Please phone the centre When people undergo fl uid between cells. Clear treatment for cancer, they a reduction phase and a to book a treatment with fl uid moves along lymph may be at risk for compression garment one of our specially vessels and through developing during the maintenance trained therapists. lymph nodes. It eventually lymphoedema. phase. Low level laser gets returned to the blood therapy may also be used. Surgery may remove system, near the heart. nodes and damage lymph vessels. Radiotherapy damages lymph nodes and vessels.

Exercise class specifi cally for looking after your lymphatics

Come and learn safe and effective techniques to improve your lymphatic function and reduce the risk of lymphoedema.

This six week course will provide the necessary skills and knowledge for understanding ‘what is lymphoedema’, signs and symptoms, and easy precautions to reduce the risk of lymphoedema. You will also learn practical skills of safe/gentle exercise and self-massage techniques to improve lymphatic function. The next course begins on Thursday 23 October at 1.30pm.

6 Healthy Living: October – December 2014 Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au Paul Kern has been a practicing Naturopath for the past 21 years. Since 1998 he has been delivering highly informative seminars to Doctors and Naturopaths throughout Australia and New Zealand, as well as maintaining a busy private practice and lecturing to students at colleges around Australia. He currently practices in Hyde Park, with his wife Debra who is also a Naturopath.

The Importance of pH balance in maintaining good health.

There are How does an acidic pH As the body wants to Most of this acid is created Table 2: Eight key cause poor health? maintain a pH to keep by ingesting certain foods Alkaline forming foods literally everything working well, it – see table 1. Keep in Our bodies are very • Raisins will do what it takes to mind, it is not just about thousands complex systems that use balance its own pH every eating LESS acid forming • Fresh Spinach different messengers such of articles day. If we have been food, it is about eating • Dried Figs as cytokines and eating a lot of acid MORE alkaline forming written on the hormones to regulate the • Parsley forming foods for a period foods in our diet (table 2). interplay between cells • Celery importance of time, the body takes Remember though, and keep us healthy, along calcium from the bones, 120grams of beef is a lot • Carrots of pH with enzymes that are so it can buffer (decrease) less to eat than 120grams • Kale found in many places balance and the effect of acid in the of spinach leaves. throughout the body, • Banana blood; overtime this can maintaining including in cells Table 1: Eight key acid Many people are shocked weaken our bones, and good health. themselves. Receptors for forming foods: that healthy foods that leave us with less of the hormones and cytokines, should be included in our Some have incredible minerals we need to stay • Yellow cheese as well as enzymes work diet are acid forming. titles such as “Alkalise or healthy. • Egg yolk best in specifi c pH ranges. Remember though, this is Die!” Is pH balance just If we develop an excess of • Prawns about balance. If you fi nd another passing health acids in the body, often out that you are eating fad? I am pleased to say • Sardines these key components no some foods very regularly no; pH balance is essential • Brown rice longer work optimally, that increase acid in the for us to keep our whole • Lean beef and we experience poor body, then you need to body running optimally. energy levels and poor • Wholemeal break commit to eating more immune response. • Coffee alkalising foods every day.

Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au Healthy Living: October – December 2014 7 With the exception of Wednesday morning meditation, you are advised to contact the Centre on (08) 8272 2411 to confi rm course commencement Program dates and times, and to make bookings for all courses listed.

What is Pathways? One on One Meditation Wednesday Facilitator: Evelina Pathways is an opportunity to spend time Weekly with one of our trained Support Workers in Massage –Oncology; Bowen 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am a private, quiet environment to explore and Therapy, Kinesiology, EFT, (other times can be arranged) prioritise goals, needs and skills regarding Lymphatic Drainage Members $10 your cancer journey, or if you are a carer, Organisation Members $15 Therapist: Sarah to explore how you can be of support while Non-Members $20 Weekly at the same time taking care of yourself. 9.30am, 10.45am, 12noon Balance through Art Members $40 Organisation Members $60 This 6 week course provides opportunity Monday Non-Members $85 to explore your creativity. Massage – Remedial, Facilitator: Helen Massage – Oncology, Relaxation, Myofacial; Commences 28th October Remedial; Cranio-Sacral, Cranio Sacral, Trigger point 12.30pm - 3.00pm Reiki, SER (emotional Member $35 Therapist: Ryan release) Organisation Member $40 Weekly Non-member $50 Therapist: Anne-Marie 9.30am, 10.45am, 12noon Fortnightly Members $40 Mindfulness for 1.00pm, 2.15pm, 3.30pm Organisation Members $60 Cancer Stress Members $40 Non-Members $85 Organisation Members $60 An eight week course that will empower Non-Members $85 Massage – Remedial you on your cancer journey. Therapist: Trudie Facilitators: Barb & Tina Counselling Fortnightly Commences 14th October Counsellor: Natalie 1.30pm, 2.45pm 6.00pm - 8.00pm 1.00pm, 2.00pm Members $40 Numbers are limited, bookings Members $40 Organisation Members $60 on 8272 2411. Organisation Members $60 Non-Members $85 Introductory offer: Non-Members $85 Refl exology, Reiki Member $190.00 Non-member $275.00 Group Meditation Therapist: Reiko Facilitator: Dharmamodini Fortnightly Pathways Appointment No booking necessary 1.30pm, 2.45pm Client Support Workers: Penny, Birgit 10.30am – 12noon Members $40 No Charge Members $7.50 Organisation Members $60 Organisation Members $8.50 Non-Members $85 Men’s Meeting Non-Members $10 Pathways Appointment This group provides an opportunity for Pathways men to discuss issues affecting them on Client Support Workers: Don, Bronwyn their journey whether they are a patient, Client Support Workers: Dianne, India No Charge carer or partner of a patient. No Charge Facilitator: Mel Carer Support Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the Month Tuesday Carers need support too. This group aims to 7.00pm to 9.00pm discuss the issues facing carers and how they Massage – Oncology, By Donation can be supported in their important role in Relaxation, Remedial, Please register your interest by the cancer journey. Lymphatic Drainage; EFT, telephoning the Centre on 8272 2411 Facilitator: Margaret Bowen therapy 2.00pm – 3.00pm Therapist: Judy 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month Fortnightly By Donation 9.30am, 10.45am, 12noon Please register your interest by telephoning Members $40 the Centre on 8272 2411. Organisation Members $60 Non-Members $85

8 Healthy Living: October – December 2014 Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au All sessions are held at the Cancer Care Centre 76 Edmund Ave, Unley unless otherwise specifi ed.

Yoga Pathways Acupuncture Its safe, fun & easy to do. You will enjoy Client Support Workers: Marg, Jodie, Lynne Therapist: John this relaxing class of gentle exercise and No Charge Fortnightly conscious relaxation. 10.00am, 11.00, 12noon Exercise Your Lymphatics Members $40 An eight week course that requires no Organisation Members $60 prerequisites. A six week course. Learn safe and effective techniques to improve your Lymphatic Non-Members $85 Facilitator: Tina System function. Course commences 15th October Pathways Appointment 3.30pm – 4.30pm Facilitator: Richard Roope Client Support Workers: Jocelyn, Nicole, Fran Commences 23rd October Bookings are a must – class is limited to 12 No Charge 1.30-2.30pm Eight week course Members $35.00 Juicing Members $48 Non-Members $60.00 Non-members $74 The workshop shows you how easy it is Women’s Support Group to make your own fresh juice and harness all the goodness of vegetables and fruit. Seeds for Health A friendly support group for women Our next very popular six-week organic to discuss issues affecting them on their Facilitator: Jocelyn gardening course commences 29th October cancer journey. 3rd Friday of the Month 11.00am - 12noon Facilitators: Diana, Cath Facilitator: Carolyn Members $7.50 10.00am – 12noon Course held at Fern Ave garden, Unley Organisation Members $8.50 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 10.00am to 12 noon, followed by lunch Non-Members $10 in the garden By Donation Bookings essential – Ring 8272 2411 Please register your interest by telephoning the Centre on 8272 2411. Members $85 Saturday Organisation Members $95 Counselling Counselling: Non-Members $105 Counsellor Helen Counsellor: Lynne 10am, 11am 1.00pm, 2.30pm Members $40 Members $40 Organisation Members $60 Thursday Organisation Members $60 Non-Members $85 Massage – Relaxation, Non-Members $85 Lymphatic Drainage, General Support Group Myofacial, Oncology, This General Support Group is open Monday – Friday Positional Release, to people with cancer. Resource Centre Lymphoedema Therapy Facilitator: Lynne The library is an easy and convenient Therapist: Richard 11.00am – 12noon way to fi nd information and inspiration. Weekly 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month Come in and have a browse, ask our 9.30am, 10.45am, 12noon By Donation staff how these great Members $40 Please register your interest by resources can help. Organisation Members $60 telephoning the Centre on 8272 2411. Internet research can Non-Members $85 be arranged for you by a client support worker. Massage – Oncology, Remedial, Lymphoedema Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm No Charge Therapy Clinical Hypnotherapy Therapist: Jean Members’ facility only Therapist: Erin Weekly Fortnightly 10am, 11.00pm, 12.noon 1.00 pm, 2.15pm, 3.30pm Members $40 Members $40 Organisation Members $60 Organisation Members $60 Non-Members $85 Non-Members $85

Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au Healthy Living: October – December 2014 9 Have you heard about the OTIS Foundation?

The Otis Foundation is After she passed away in They currently have Victorian based and March 2000, her mother, retreats in Victoria, NSW began as a tribute, a Joan became the and South Australia that legacy and a gift from matriarch of Otis provide time out to relax, Judy Burley (1963-2000). providing wise counsel, reconnect and regroup. Judy was a teacher with a support and Friends, family and passion for social justice encouragement over the partners are also who was diagnosed with years, up to the time of welcome! breast cancer at age 29. her passing in 2014. She had a vision to deliver To fi nd out more about The Otis Foundation the peace, nurturing and these retreats go to the provides retreats for comfort she found in website http://www. anyone living with the nature to others faced otisfoundation.org.au/ challenges of breast with a similar challenge. Or phone us at Cancer cancer at no Care Centre for accommodation charge. assistance.

New in the Library: Demystify meditation! ‘Do You Want to Meditate’ by Eric Harrison

Eric Harrison, ‘Do You Want to Meditate’ Different types of The fi nal chapters explore You will fi nd this book is a practical, easy to read meditation are discussed the health benefi ts of a great resource for the author of book without the jargon and the author introduces meditation and its impact meditation that can be this book is one and is perfect for people students to mantras, on the cardiovascular referred to continually new to the practise, and affi rmations and focus system, immune system, throughout your of Australia's wanting to learn on visual objects (candles, insomnia, fatigue, and pain. developing practise. meditation. fl owers and sculptures.) Simple meditations for most He describes mindful Available now from Specifi c step by step beginners to follow at breathing and walking the library. experienced instruction is given on their own pace have been meditations as ways to how a typical meditation included as well as guide meditation help new students relax session unfolds and lines for visualisation the body and calm the teachers, he what is likely to happen. and imagery. mind. studied Tips on places to meditate, posture, breath, body Comprehensive defi nitions meditation in scanning and possible of hypnagogic and theta Tibet and has distractions are all help the beginning student included. to have a better under- been teaching standing of the deeper it to students states of meditation. from all walks of life for since 1987.

Further meditation recommendations The Five Minute meditator (and other titles) by Eric Harrison A Gradual Awakening by Stephen Levin Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn

10 Healthy Living: October – December 2014 Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au Life Membership of Cancer Care Centre

Life membership of the Centre is afforded to those who serve for ten continuous years as volunteers at the Centre. At the Annual General Meeting held on 3rd September 2014, the Chairman Ray Nicholson was pleased to present Life Membership Certifi cates to the following volunteers and congratulate them for their dedication, time and talents to the clients of the Centre.

Dianne Johnson Lynne Murphy Sarah Trangmar Diana Bickford

Dianne commenced Lynn commenced Sarah commenced Diana was unable to working as a client volunteering as a client volunteering as a therapist attend the AGM and the support worker in October support worker in July in March 2004 and has Chairman caught up with 2003 and has been a 2003 and has continued remained on volunteer her at her produce stall in consistent volunteer in without a break in that staff since that time. Sarah the Willunga Markets. this role since then. role. Lynne was a has continued to up-skill Diana was an employee Dianne has always made coordinator of the and shares her from 2000 until 2003 and herself available for the former Living With Cancer gifts with all who she from then on has been outreach programmes programs and qualifi ed works with. This includes a volunteer with the and gently shares her in counselling in 2009. Oncology Massage and gardening program knowledge and caring Since then she has Lymphatic Drainage. “Seeds for Health” which with clients and the volunteered in that Sarah is a member of the she set up at the Fern general public alike. capacity as part of our Cancer Care Centre Board Avenue Community counselling team. where she was co-opted Garden. This very in January 2010 and popular programme has appointed on 1st encouraged and informed September 2010. Sarah dozens of people including brings valuable insights refugees in the skills and to complementary care enjoyment of Organic in this role. Gardening.

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Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au Healthy Living: October – December 2014 11 Stop press!

Acupuncture is fast gaining acceptance in mainstream medicine right across the Western world. It's already used routinely in several Australian emergency departments and is now undergoing a randomised, controlled trial in three Melbourne hospitals to alleviate pain from acute migraines, back pain and ankle sprain. Researchers at the University of York and Hull York Medical School in the UK have just mapped acupuncture's effect on the brain and have found that it changes specifi c neural structures, deactivating the areas in the brain associated with the processing of pain. This is key, says Professor Marc Cohen, head of the trial and professor of complementary medicine at RMIT University. We know that pharmacotherapy, the main method of treating pain, has severe side effects. Some people can't tolerate drugs, others fi nd that opioid medication such as pethidine or morphine causes nausea and constipation. Our new acupuncture Scientifi c proof therapist commenced at Today, acupuncture is one of the most accepted complementary therapies in the country, Cancer Care Centre in with more than 80 per cent of GPs referring patients to an accredited acupuncturist in the October. John is available past 12 months. And, despite not being part of the standard curriculum, about one-fi fth of GPs have gone on to do post-graduate training in acupuncture. for appointments on Reported by Christina Larmer Freelance Journalist in Body + Soul - A step by step guide to alternate Friday mornings. health and wellbeing.

Balance Through Art YOGA Seeds For Health Popular classes to Tina will continue to offer This popular gardening continue. These classes her 8 week yoga course on programme is run twice have limited numbers so Wednesday afternoons each year at the Fern please book your place. 3.30-4.30pm. Avenue community

Our very popular Balance through Art classes This commences 15th October and concludes garden Fullerton. facilitated by Helen will be held again in term 3rd December. We are offering the fi rst It is coordinated by a wonderful group 4 commencing on Tuesday 28 October. session as a free ‘come and try’. If you like it of dedicated volunteers working with then you can book for the remainder of the Throughout the 6 weeks you will explore Diana Bickford. course. One of Tina’s participants was heard techniques, colours, and different media and to say, “After one of these classes I am so The course runs for six weeks and during have lots of fun and friendship. This course is totally blessed out”. that time you will learn about sowing seeds, suitable for beginners or advanced artists. creative design, permaculture management, Session 1 Mandala design, Session 2 composting, water systems, mulch and Aboriginal art/ Session 3 Design your own much more. A light lunch is offered at the logo/ Session 4 Art Therapy – draw your conclusion of each morning. healing/ Session 5 Calligraphy designs/ Commencing Wednesday 29th October Session 6 Christmas Zen cards. and concluding 3rd December. The day commences at 10am. Bookings essential.

12 Healthy Living: October – December 2014 Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au A Personal Story Cancer Care Client Tony Hamdorf

Tony is thanked for sharing his survivorship story of six years dealing with bowel cancer. He has presented to the GI Research Institute - Engage Forum, and generously given permission for us to share portions of that presentation.

Having been diagnosed Tony does not take Family and friends play These activities continue Giving back has become in 2008, Tony experienced much notice of statistics important support roles to be part of his overall an important part of his surgery, chemotherapy, (“They are about numbers, also. Not all friends will Wellness Program. He life now including and a temporary patients are people”), continue to focus and fi nds that they confi rm speaking with medical ileostomy. In November believing they don’t take travel the road with you. to him that he is students, service contributing to his own organisations and other 2010 he was re-diagnosed into account age, fi tness A cancer battle is very treatment, and he feels people affected by cancer. with cancer and chose to levels, determination and personal and can be a more positive and more have a peritonectomy will to live. He did realise complete mystery to other One of the most important in control. operation including a that he was not bullet people. Scans and check lessons that he has learnt permanent colostomy proof and took time to ups can be particularly Again there is a lot of from having cancer is how and further consider what he wanted stressful. Celebrating even research on how important your health is chemotherapy and to achieve in his life. the smallest positive news benefi cial exercise is and to be grateful for the radiation. In 2012 following Facing mortality made with family and carers is when recovering from simple things in life. another diagnosis, him reassess what was a great boost. operations, having Tony re-commenced important in his life and treatment and helping Tony expresses his chemotherapy and this make changes to fi t the to prevent a cancer appreciation of the is ongoing at the “new normal”. recurrence. Tony ongoing support received present time. recommends consulting While undergoing from Cancer Care Centre. an exercise physiologist Following his initial treatment Tony realised He was recommended to to have a personal diagnosis Tony the need for many the Centre by a nurse programme designed. experienced anger, challenging adjustments who was a cancer survivor. The feeling of being fi t disbelief and questioned with regard to energy At the Centre Tony has and strong have a positive what the future held and strength levels, regularly used counselling, effect on his mental for him. He explored nausea, wide ranging massage, support groups outlook. He is an advocate treatment options and emotions and maintaining and library resources for set times of rest and found a pathway forward. good nutrition. Getting along with attending relaxation and engaging in He says “With hope and good advice from a seminars and relevant activities that make him faith even when given a qualifi ed naturopath/ courses. grim prognosis, you can nutritionist has been feel happy. His children achieve remarkable things. very important and Tony There is a lot written play an important part in Whether it is a doctor, believes that the regimen about complimentary care his life of positive activity. family or friends, don’t he now follows, which as well as a lot of research ever let anyone take includes juicing and on meditation, yoga, hope away from either supplements, provides supplements, massage, by words or actions”. good, balanced affi rmations, visualisation He recommends asking nutritional support. and imagery. Tony has lots of questions to clarify engaged in mind training, treatment options, being read inspiring stories of comfortable with the other cancer patients, medical team and having practised meditation and confi dence in them to visualisation and kept work together in your a diary. best interest.

Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au Healthy Living: October – December 2014 13 Meet our Volunteers

Alicia I have spent the last 6 years After my eldest was settled I knew that with my I have now been at the as a stay at home mum into school I wanted to do background in centre since July and have looking after my two something a bit different administration and IT I loved helping out where beautiful daughters. and somehow give back to could help the Centre, so I ever I can, and meeting the the community. Luckily I applied straight away. other volunteers and staff. found that the Cancer Care Centre was looking for administrative volunteers.

Sovhe Prior to becoming involved I was fortunate in fi nding This is a topic very dear to people who are involved in the Centre I was a school teaching work and have me after experiencing with the Centre in one way teacher for twenty six just applied to do a Masters cancer seven years ago. I or another. years. Two years ago I in Counselling at Adelaide am really looking forward moved back to Adelaide University. Teaching was to working at the Cancer after an absence of twenty my passion but I am now Care Centre which is a six years; primarily to live fi nding my passion is in really positive environment somewhere other than making positive lifestyle and continuing to meet all Mount Gambier in the changes to promote the positive and caring South East. wellbeing.

Shiromali Hi, I am Shiromali Gomes, Living in Australia since old son, and am supported I will deliver my services supply chain management 2012 and slowly adapting by my husband Sri an to the best of my abilities. engineer by profession. professional educated from to the changes I have In my free time I love to continued my studies to Sri Lanka. I worked as a I am enthusiastic and travel and visit different obtain the most sought senior executive with a energetic and willing to places and enjoy cooking local qualifi cation to multinational company help the clients as I different dishes. pursue my career in handling logistics and presently work as an Australia. accounts department administration volunteer in since 1995. My work I am blessed with Cancer Care Centre. involved developing a cost wonderful kids- Sahana my effective model for the eight year old daughter company’s logistic and Santosh my six year operations.

Become a Champion

The Centre’s We invite you to consider Courses, Support Groups, to provide more courses, Healthy Living magazine becoming a champion and Professional Counselling guest speakers, and health and within the Centre. new donor helping South Australian and Complementary inspired workshops to Champions are also invited program families who are dealing Therapies (including address the needs of our to participate in activities with cancer. The donor Oncology and Lymphatic clients. within the Centre from ‘Cancer Care time to time as part of the program is a way for you to drainage massage) A commitment to a supporter community. Champions’ give real help to people Your support will monthly automatic was launched who need it most. contribute to client’s payment over 12 months To become a Champion of By being part of the donor receiving subsidised access enables us to continue to Cancer Care Centre or fi nd at the recent program you will know that to our fl agship course help individuals through out more about our donor annual dinner. you are contributing ‘Journey to Wellness’ and their cancer journey. program, please ring the towards ensuring that also ‘Mindfulness for Cancer Care Champions’ Manager on (08) 8373 1470. every client of the Centre Cancer Stress’. You will also tax deductable support is has vital access to our assist us in future planning acknowledged in the

14 Healthy Living: October – December 2014 Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au Discover your Creative Side – a Saturday Workshop at the Centre

Have you ever wondered if you can be creative, have fun and laughter all at the same time?

Evelina Rios, an art therapist, is conducting a workshop on Saturday 8 November from 10am-12noon at the Centre. Using individual bisque fi red pieces in clay, Evelina will guide you on how to connect with your imagination to explore your creative side. At the end of the workshop you will have created something beautiful to take home. All materials supplied. Cost: $15 members, $30 non-members. Please ring the centre to book your place or for further details.

Annual Dinner Sponsors

We would like to thank the following businesses who sponsored our Silent Auction and Wine Wall at the Centre’s recent annual dinner:

Adelaide Chocolate Diamond Clinic on Highgate Boutique Pagoda Restaurant Ray & Jocelyn Cooking School Unley Ivesons Electrical Pink Umbrella Nicholson Adelaide Football Club Etienne La Tombola Italian Routleys Yvonne Smolenski Arkaba Hotel Faraja Restaurant Singapore House Shaw and Smith Winery Art & Frame Flowers by Alice Lily Skin Body Lifestyle Sticky Rice Cooking Angove Family Wine Assaggio Ristorante Garden Party Café Luna Rosso School Makers Basin Haircutters Gerard McCabe Miels Menswear Stumps Bar & Kitchen Belvidere Winery Body Shape Parkside Jewellers Mary Calandro The Decorating Bug David & Nicole Bridgewater Inn Granny’s Corner for Makeup Studio The Pot Crawford Dare Hair Classic Décor Mitre 10 Unley Rockford Winery Grancari Estate Winery. Denis White Heidelberg Cakes National Wine Centre

We would also like to acknowledge the support we received from Bliss Café and Temple Bruer Wines at the opening of the SALA exhibition. Bliss Café provided delicious organic nibbles and Temple Bruer Wines provided some very much appreciated organic wine.

Cancer Care Centre Inc. (08) 8272 2411 www.cancercarecentre.org.au Healthy Living: October – December 2014 15 Become a member of Cancer Care Centre

Cancer Care Centre Inc As a member of Cancer When you become a is a community based, Care Centre you can enjoy member you will receive not-for-profi t organisation discounted products and a free therapies session of offering a wide range of services. your choice (value $85 complementary care to non-member) plus a free support cancer patients Discounted services include: counselling session and their families. • counselling (value $85 non-members). • therapies – massage (various types), lymphatic drainage massage, Complementary care refers to a variety of Membership fee for 12 months: shiatsu, refl exology holistic health services which enhances Standard $80 well-being on physical, emotional, mental • juicing machines Concession $60 and spiritual levels. Areas specifi c to cancer • water purifi cation system Organisation $100 care include interpersonal support such as (heavily discounted by $400) counselling and support groups; stress To join now: • receive discounts on various management approaches including Call 8272 2411 events and products meditation and massage; and nutritional or visit www.cancercarecentre.org.au approaches to create a healthy diet. You will also at be entitled to Cancer Care Centre membership is available to cancer patients, their families and anyone Research has demonstrated that (free of charge): wishing to enhance their wellbeing. complementary care improves cancer • receive a Healthy Living magazine A Cancer Care Centre membership also patients’ well-being and may assist them to subscription better tolerate their medical treatment for makes the perfect gift. optimal outcomes. Cancer Care Centre is • use the Centre’s extensive library staffed mainly by volunteers many of whom of books and DVDs have been affected by cancer in their own • avail yourself to our Pathways Interview lives. They include Support Workers and – our ‘fl agship’ entree into the Centre Practitioners experienced in the fi elds of • have access to peer group volunteers counselling and an extensive range of for one on one experiential discussions. therapeutic choices.

Cancer Care Centre…empowering individuals and families as they travel the cancer journey

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