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The Newsletter of the

Richmond Brain Tumor Support Group

Cure BT Buzz

Buzz

Text Box: At the beginning of every new year, we hear more and more about the benefits of exercise to overall health. However, it can be difficult for those dealing with recovery from surgery or chronic illnesses to take advantage of the opportunities offered by mainstream fitness centers. Here’s an option we can all consider—the Lebed Method. Originally developed for breast cancer survivors, the Lebed Method has been found to be therapeutic for surgery recovery, and for maintaining an exercise routine while managing chronic illness. The Lebed Method is offered locally by certified instructor Talia Moser, at the Center of Integrative Medicine on Grove Avenue in Richmond. This gentle approach to fitness focuses on healing, and provides many benefits:

Text Box: Gentle cardio workout burns calories and tones muscles Stimulates lymphatic flow and relieves swelling Increases range of movement Assists with balance Effective for women and men of all fitness levels Gentle on joints Improves self image Reduces depression Motivating music makes time fly and you feel energized! Classes are offered in six-week sessions on Tuesday evenings, the next session beginning on March 3rd. Call or go online for more information:

Text Box: The Center for Integrative Medicine 3536 Grove Avenue, Richmond Center phone (804) 353-9355 Talia’s phone (804) 399-3353 www.centerofintegrativemedicine.com Cost: $78 per 6-week session, or $14 for drop-in classes (contact the Brain Tumor Support Group if you require financial assistance)

Text Box: Since its inception in 1993, the NABTC has organized events in honor of Brain Tumor Awareness Month, and worked to establish a strong policy voice on behalf of adults and children with brain tumors. The NABTC is comprised of non-profit brain tumor advocacy

Text Box: groups from the US and Canada, and provides information and guidance for those wishing to promote awareness and changes in policy affecting brain tumor survivors. If you would like to participate, please visit the NABTC website at : www.nabraintumor.org.

Text Box: The current action item involves petitioning the National Cancer Institute to reconsider a preliminary decision that would slash the funding for the Adult Brain Tumor Coalition by approx. one-half. Visit the NABTC for more information, and find out how you can help.

Text Box: News from the North American Brain Tumor Coalition

Getting Fit and Staying Fit in 2009!

New Monteris Clinical Trial	2
Holiday Party Re-Cap	2
Member Profile	3
Recent Meeting Report	3
Caregiver Study	4

Text Box: Mid- Winter 2009

The greatest healing therapy is friendship

and love.
-- Hubert H. Humphrey

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