News For You!
Items of interest in our library and beyond!
September 22, 2009
Check out some of the new books you can find on the shelves of our libraries!
Beauty Pearls for Chemo Girls
The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen
What Helped Get Me Through
Lessons From a Bald Chick
Each Day A New Beginning
** Dont' forget that we can transfer items between the two libraries for you!
September 17, 2009
Are herb and supplements safe to use? Even though an herb is a plant, it may have some serious side effects and drug interactions to be aware of! Check out Sloan-Kettering's extensive databse here: http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/11570.cfm
September 14, 2009
Are you facing early menopause as a result of cancer treatment? We have several books in our libraries that can help you cope. Here is an additional resource that you can read online, print out, or order: Early Menopause Guidebook
September 1, 2009
Did you know that our libraries have a section devoted to humor? Wait.. Humor? Cancer?.. Yes! Lots of people use humor to cope with or understand their cancer experience. So, if you are interested, come on in and check out one of these titles:
Not Now.. I'm Having a No Hair Day
Breast Cancer? Let Me Check My Schedule
I Had Brain Surgery, What's Your Excuse?
August 25, 2009
Are you having a hard time juggling all your medications? Check out this site developed by the Department of Health and Human Services which shows you how to customize your own pill chart to make things easier.
http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/pillcard/pillcard.htm#How
July 28, 2009
Did you know that along with a wide variety of cancer-related information, our libraries carry materials that relate to many of our programs and services? For example you can find books and DVD's about Reiki, Poetry, or Art Therapy. Check 'em out!
July 14, 2009
Pathology reports can be confusing and frustrating to understand. This site, sponsored by the College of American Pathologists, gives user-friendly information about pathology reports for many types of cancer. It also includes some questions to ask your doctor.
http://www.cap.org/apps/docs/reference/myBiopsy/index2.html
July 10, 2009
Can't focus on reading? Need an escape? Try a guided imagery CD! Our libraries have them on many different topics, from meditation to healthy sleep, to coping with cancer treatments. Check them out! (pun intended)
July 9, 2009
Many Check out this site to find webcasts from doctors and psychologists at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center:
http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/75594.cfm.
Topics of these online videos range from coping with treatment side effects to fertility after cancer.
July 6, 2009
Did you know that The Gathering Place has a book club? We choose books that spark discussion about life's joys and challenges. The club is called "Undercover" and meets every other month
Check out some of the new books you can find on the shelves of our libraries!
Beauty Pearls for Chemo Girls
The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen
What Helped Get Me Through
Lessons From a Bald Chick
Each Day A New Beginning
** Dont' forget that we can transfer items between the two libraries for you!
September 17, 2009
Are herb and supplements safe to use? Even though an herb is a plant, it may have some serious side effects and drug interactions to be aware of! Check out Sloan-Kettering's extensive databse here: http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/11570.cfm
September 14, 2009
Are you facing early menopause as a result of cancer treatment? We have several books in our libraries that can help you cope. Here is an additional resource that you can read online, print out, or order: Early Menopause Guidebook
September 1, 2009
Did you know that our libraries have a section devoted to humor? Wait.. Humor? Cancer?.. Yes! Lots of people use humor to cope with or understand their cancer experience. So, if you are interested, come on in and check out one of these titles:
Not Now.. I'm Having a No Hair Day
Breast Cancer? Let Me Check My Schedule
I Had Brain Surgery, What's Your Excuse?
August 25, 2009
Are you having a hard time juggling all your medications? Check out this site developed by the Department of Health and Human Services which shows you how to customize your own pill chart to make things easier.
http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/pillcard/pillcard.htm#How
July 28, 2009
Did you know that along with a wide variety of cancer-related information, our libraries carry materials that relate to many of our programs and services? For example you can find books and DVD's about Reiki, Poetry, or Art Therapy. Check 'em out!
July 14, 2009
Pathology reports can be confusing and frustrating to understand. This site, sponsored by the College of American Pathologists, gives user-friendly information about pathology reports for many types of cancer. It also includes some questions to ask your doctor.
http://www.cap.org/apps/docs/reference/myBiopsy/index2.html
July 10, 2009
Can't focus on reading? Need an escape? Try a guided imagery CD! Our libraries have them on many different topics, from meditation to healthy sleep, to coping with cancer treatments. Check them out! (pun intended)
July 9, 2009
Many Check out this site to find webcasts from doctors and psychologists at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center:
http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/75594.cfm.
Topics of these online videos range from coping with treatment side effects to fertility after cancer.
July 6, 2009
Did you know that The Gathering Place has a book club? We choose books that spark discussion about life's joys and challenges. The club is called "Undercover" and meets every other month
- The next meeting will be held at TGP West, featuring Listening is an Act of Love by Dave Isay, on Friday September 25th from 1:30-2:30.
