November/December 2009

In this Issue

	Welcome To The November/December Issue
	Survive - And Thrive! During The Holiday Season
	Moffitt Patient/Family Testimonial
	Take the November/December Quiz
	Cancer Answers: Q&A: Facts About Red Meat And Charbroiling
	Symptom Checker
	ForkWise™
	GIVING BACK
	Events Calendar
	What's New!
	Other Information

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Welcome To The November/December Issue

This could be your best time to put together a “survival plan” to help you stay fit during the upcoming holiday season. Moffitt Cancer Center experts offer practical and creative ideas to help you manage your life by reducing calories, making healthy food choices,  and staying active - not only during the holiday season - but throughout the new year as well.

Sincerely,
The Moffitt Cancer Center Team
 

Survive - And Thrive! During The Holiday Season

Healthy habits lead to better quality of life. Involve your family and friends in creative, fun ways to spend time together, enjoy yourself, eat healthy, stay active and help fight cancer at the same time.

Click here to find out more. 

Moffitt Patient/Family Testimonial

Becky Costello discovered a lump in her right breast and received the same diagnosis that took her mother’s life. She didn’t let it beat her. She kept her mind off cancer by getting involved in activities, and then she decided to change her life. That change happened after registered dietitian Kathryn Allen recommended the program Recovery with Exercise, Nutrition, Education & Weight Management, or R.E.N.E.W. 180®.

“It was a blessing” Costello said.

R.E.N.E.W. 180® was the solution she was searching for. “The program put me on a search for everything I can do to become better.” Costello eagerly wanted to be healthy and get back to her normal life.

Read more about how Becky Costello took back her life by clicking here.

Take the November/December Quiz

True or False: About half of all cancer deaths could be avoided. To find out the answer, click here

Cancer Answers: Q&A: Facts About Red Meat And Charbroiling

Find out the answer from Moffitt's registered nurses at Cancer Answers. 

Q: Is red meat considered a healthy food?

Q: Why is charbroiling meat not safe? 

Symptom Checker

The November/December Symptom: Am I overweight?

Click here to find out if you are at a healthy weight.

ForkWise™

Ideas For Healthy Living.

Turkey, a type of poultry served at many holiday meals, can be a great source of protein and B-vitamins. Click here for some poultry safety tips.

Click on the name of each recipe for a listing of ingredients, instructions and nutritional information.

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie

Barley, Turkey and Butternut Squash Casserole

Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Dried Cranberries

GIVING BACK

Sarasota/Manatee/Moffitt Cancer Center's Women's Luncheon welcomes ABC News' Cokie Roberts as guest speaker on Jan. 14, 2010.  Click here for information about ticket purchase and to join us for this exciting event. 

The Moffitt Foundation is deeply grateful for the generous and faithful support from the Florida community in 2009. Click here to read a personal Holiday Message.

Read how one minute is all it takes to share the gift of life this holiday season.

Did you know IRA direct transfers to Moffitt Cancer Center are allowable by law again this year? Click here to learn more about this important information and to see if you or your spouse qualifies.

Put some Holiday Hope in your shopping cart this season. Click here to find out how top retailers and the Cancer Research Alliance are supporting cancer research at Moffitt Cancer Center and other centers nationwide.

Moffitt Foundation thanks community fundraisers like BJ's Wholesale Club for its support to prevent and cure cancer. Read more about these generous organizations and upcoming events.
 

Events Calendar

Sarasota Cancer Symposium Luncheon
With Cokie Roberts as Keynote Speaker
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010
noon
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
$100 Ticket / $150 Patron Ticket
Sponsorships start at $2,500
Contact Moffitt Foundation at 813-745-4860
or visit www.MOFFITT.org/Giving

Business of Biotech
Monday, February 1, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Vincent A. Stabile Research Building
Moffitt Cancer Center
Contact Dana Caggia at 813-745-1398, Dana.Caggia@moffitt.org

Leadership & Philanthropy Award Dinner
Honoring Don Shula
Evening Emcee: Sam Donaldson
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception / 8:00 p.m. Dinner
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
Miami, Florida
Contact Gregory Wright at 813-745-1933.

Motorcycle Miles For Moffitt
Poker Run For Cancer Research
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Contact Susan Meadows, 813-745-1346; susan.meadows@moffitt.org
www.milesformoffitt.com

10th Annual Men’s Health Forum
Saturday, March 6, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
University of South Florida – Marshall Center, Tampa
Contact Cathy Grant at 813-745-6675
www.MHFTampa.com
 

Magnolia Ball
Saturday, April 24, 2010
A La Carte Pavilion
5:30 p.m.
Contact Sue Bliss at 813-745-4860.
 

Meet The Experts
Patient Library & Welcome Center
Muriel Rothman Building, 2nd Floor
Moffitt Cancer Center
This series, offered weekdays at 10 a.m., is designed to connect patients and families with cancer experts in a relaxed atmosphere. A variety of topics are presented; each Thursday the focus is on helpful tips for caregivers. To find out more, call 813-745-4710.
 

See what else is going on in the weeks ahead by visiting our Calendar of Events page.
 

What's New!

See what’s happening at Moffitt Cancer Center by visiting our “Moffitt In The News” page to read the latest media articles about Moffitt, or by watching Moffitt Headline News, Moffitt’s Award-Winning Video Web cast.

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