One Hundred Twenty-eight Attend the Long-Term Effects of Cancer Survivorship Conference Presented by Cancer Support Now on April 28, 2012.
The event, hosted by UNM Cancer Center, was partially funded by the New Mexico Department of Health and the Central New Mexico Affiliate of Susan G Komen.
Conference participant comments:
"I need to tell you that your conference was absolutly fantastic.This issue of long-term survivorship is a critical unmet need in the medical community. Currently, a patient needs to do research on their own in order to know what to be heads-up for, what questions to ask and have answered. Now all you/we need to do is bring awareness to our providers!!! Thank you all at CSN for your great planning and executing for one of the most valuable conferences I have ever attended. I am looking forward to next year." L.W. " I will now find and fill out long-term care plans and look for books and websites mentioned at the conference." P.Y.
www.journeyforward.org www.livestrongcareplan .org www.curetoday.com/eh
The origami crane, a universal symbol of peace and hope, is particularly significant to cancer survivors.
To volunteer for our next long-term cancer survivorship conference, now being planned for mid-March of 2013, please call:
(505) 307-3414 or e-mail ptorn@comcast.net
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Do you have a personal experience with cancer?
Learn more about becoming a "cancer survivor offering support" group or one-on-one facilitator for Cancer Support Now. We have other volunteer opportunities available as well. Help prepare for our Third Annual Cancer Survivorship Reunion Picnic - or help the day of the picnic. Planning is underway for the Second Long-term Survivorship Conference - join the planning committee.
The Origami Crane is Used in the Cancer Support Now Logo and in Gifts Cards Offered to those Newly Diagnosed with Cancer
Debra Giomi created the original design of the unique gift card, offered by Cancer Support Now, after receiving hundreds of Origami Cranes from her friends while she was in chemotherapy. Through Debra's generous spirit and compassionate heart she brought the origami cranes to others so that they may share her uplifting experience.
The Debra Giomi Memorial Origami Crane Project continues to offer those diagnosed with cancer, their family and friends, hope, peace and the careing support that truly reflects Debra's spirit.
The first hands to fold the Origami Crane for our cards were Debra Giomi's. Over the years Debra's legacy continues as the hands of hundreds of other survivors fold these lovely symbols of pease & hope, and send them to others facing their own challenges with cancer. Debra's legacy is being continued by her sister, Dr. Thelma Giomi.
Where Does the Origami Crane Symbol Originate?
The origami crane gained status after World War II when 12 year old Sadako Sasaki, a victim of radiation sickness sent an origami crane to World War II leaders as a symbol of universal peace, and to honer those sufferining from cancer.