OncoLink eNewsletter March 2013

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Social Worker Month It's Social Work Month! Social Work is the profession of hope, fueled by resilience and advocacy. Social Workers matter because every day they help millions of struggling people dream differently.

Do you know how a social worker can improve your cancer experience? Well, Christina will tell you! Visit our Practical Advice from Oncology Social Workers section for helpful information. Ever think about becoming an oncology social worker? Read one SW's journey to this rewarding career.

OncoLink's Birthday Happy Birthday To Us!
March marks OncoLink's 19th year on the web. How time flies! Did you know OncoLink was the first cancer information site on the Internet? We strive to provide up-to-date, practical cancer information for patients, their family, friends and healthcare providers. Read about our history and mission in this blog by OncoLink's Editor-in-Chief, James Metz, MD written for our 18th birthday!

Reflecting on the Cancer Journey
Carolyn's Did You Know? Blog delved into a few good topics recently – Finding Meaning in Your Cancer Journey, Paying it Forward, and your Cancerversary.

OncoLink Meatless Mondays - Vegetarian Recipes Get More Veggies!
The Nutrition Nuggets blog has been featuring tips, recipes and resources for incorporating more fruits and veggies into your diet. Stay tuned all month for more meatless recipes!

Colon Cancer Awareness
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. See our colon cancer page for information about colon cancer prevention, risk, colon cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment.

Interested in learning about clinical trials for colon cancer? Visit our clinical trials matching service to find a trial that matches your situation. Remember, trials are not just for people who have no other options! There are trials for just about every patient, including those with a new diagnosis exploring their treatment options.

New Resource On Skin, Nail & Hair Care
We are excited to present a 2-part video on common issues involving skin, nails and hair during cancer treatment! In part I, an expert panel suggests ways to manage common concerns and answers common questions. Part II gives tips for applying make-up, wigs and scarves to address issues commonly seen during cancer treatment.

OncoLink Webchats

Did you miss last month's Creating Your Personal Emergency Kit? It was a great presentation. Check out the replay and get prepared!

March 13th at 6pm ET: We Team up with LBBC to bring you "The Impact of Vitamins & Supplements During & After Breast Cancer Treatment" Stay tuned for more information!

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