Patient Resources
Assisting Colorado women with the costs associated with gynecologic cancer diagnoses – be it physical or emotional. This page it full of valuable resources to guide you through your diagnosis, effective coping strategies, reducing your risk of reoccurrence, the therapeutic benefits of mantras and ongoing self-care. We are here to help!
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Helpful Resources
Below you’ll find helpful presentations, webinars, and tools designed to support your well-being, learn practical coping strategies, self-care tips, and ways to stay healthy - physically and emotionally - through every stage of your care journey.
What’s In Your Toolbox?
Not every project requires a hammer or a pair of pliers to get the job done. The same is true for coping strategies. Different coping strategies are needed for navigating different emotions and situations. If your old coping strategies aren’t working, then it may be time to add some new tools and replenish your toolbox.
This presentation has tips and resources to help you learn which coping strategies are effective when feeling anxious, scared, overwhelmed or angry.
Reduce The Risk Of Recurrence
No one can guarantee that cancer will never return, but there are a number of things you can do to reduce your risk.
This presentation outlines what steps you can take to be as healthy as possible and reduce your risk of recurrence.
The Power of Mantras (And Why You Need Them)
Mantras are short, positive statements or a single word to say to yourself each day to remind yourself of your strength and resilience. They play a leading role in adjusting mood and behavior.
This presentation will discuss the therapeutic benefits of using mantras in daily life and how to put them into practice. Links within the presentation provide additional information on various topics and coping strategies. Two worksheets can be downloaded to assist in developing your own personal and meaningful mantras.
Lymphedema & Gynecologic Cancer Webinar
Liz Bauer is a physical therapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in manual and exercise therapy. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, and Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist. Topics covered in this webinar include: risk factors, symptoms, treatment, the maintenance phase of ongoing self-care after a lymphedema diagnosis, and when to contact your doctor.
Presented by: Liz Bauer, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA
Physical Therapist • Nurture Manual Therapeutics
719-201-2956 • nurturemanualtherapeutics.com
Just What Is A Clinical Trial Anyway? Webinar
Presented by Western States Cancer Research NCORP - whose mission is to make clinical trials available to physicians and patients in their local communities. This webinar was held on October 27, 2021 and covered how WSCR-NCORP functions, what a clinical trial is, and a discussion on some of the gynecological studies offered over the years.
Supportive Reads
Supportive articles for the newly diagnosed, those currently in treatment, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones. Written by our Patient Services Director, Sherry Martin, LCSW.
For those who may find it easier to listen, we offer audio versions of select blog posts on our YouTube channel, that way you can access support whenever you need it and in the way that feels most comfortable to you.
Recent Posts
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