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THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY, PLUS EXPERT CARE T he NMMC Cancer Center is on the North Mississippi Medical Center campus at 990 S. Madison St. in Tupelo. Three radiation oncologists—Bert Duncan, M.D., Micah Monaghan, M.D., and W. Ray Reed, M.D.—use high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells. The newest technology, called RapidArc , is a fast, precise treatment delivered eight times faster than is possible with conventional technologies. For more information on the technology, as well as support services at the NMMC Cancer Center, visit www.nmhs.net/cancer_center. TM treatment and recovery with greater conﬁdence. For more information, call 662-377-4049. GUIDED IMAGERY PASTORAL CARE An NMMC Pastoral Care chaplain visits the Cancer Center to assist patients with spiritual needs. For more information, call 662-377-3439. A relaxation session using guided imagery can help combat some side effects associated with a cancer diagnosis and treatment by focusing on healthful changes in the body and mind. For more information, call 662-377-4049. RADIATION ONCOLOGY CLINICIAN The radiation oncology clinician meets with the NMMC Cancer Center treatment team to discuss patients’ treatment plans and helps educate patients and family members. GRAY MATTERS This support group is open to patients who have been diagnosed with brain tumors and their family members. It meets at 6 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month at the NMMC Cancer Center. For more information, call 662-377-4049. TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE For those who qualify, transportation assistance is available to help patients get to their treatments. For more information, call 662-377-4077. SURVIVOR 101 A support group for newly diagnosed cancer patients, Survivor 101 meets at 2 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the NMMC Cancer Center. For more information, call 662-377-4049. SOCIAL SERVICES An oncology certiﬁed social worker helps patients and families handle the changes associated with a cancer diagnosis. Issues can include work-related stress, marriage and family disruptions, depression, anxiety, phobias, child and adolescent problems, well-being and spiritual concerns. “Not every cancer program has an oncology-certiﬁed social worker available,” Turner says. “We are so glad to be able to offer this important service to our patients.” For more information, call 662-377-4077. Vim & Vigor · FAL L 2011 LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER This program for female cancer survivors is held at 10 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the NMMC Cancer Center. It is a free, nonmedical, brand-neutral national public service program created to help individuals with cancer look good, improve their self-esteem, and thereby manage their 7 http://www.nmhs.net/cancer_center

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Stay Connected
We’re Here for You
How Tweet It Is
Healthy Hues
The New Survivors
First (Aid) Things First
Find Your Groove
A Healthy Tune
Stay in Circulation
‘X’ Marks the Spot
Pregnancy Predictors
Play It Safe
Good to Know
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - North Mississippi