Thanks to everyone who came out to join us at Brave Horse Tavern on January 24 to celebrate Cancer Lifeline’s Young Adult Cancer Support Group. It was a great turnout – lots of good cheer, good beer and good vibrations! We are pleased to report that we raised $1500 at last night’s event! Thanks to all...
Fatigue is the most common side effect of cancer treatment. Cancer-related fatigue feels different from other kinds of fatigue: it is often more severe, lasts longer, and isn’t relieved by sleep. In a word, it can be overwhelming. Generally, cancer-related fatigue diminishes over time, but that may take up to a year. Talk with your...
On December 6, 2018, five nurse educators and members of the Japan Society of Cancer Nursing came to the Dorothy O’Brien Center to learn about Cancer Lifeline’s programs. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan and the area around Fukushima, the site of the recent earthquake, tsunami and consequent radiation release from the...
Our Cancer Lifeline volunteer Nancy Werner (left) attended her first support group, Bosom Buddies, at EvergreenHealth in 2004. While managing a senior living center, she learned about a more socially focused group called WINGS: Women in Need of Good Support. Started by Ellen Weidner and Pamela Tazioli, WINGS began to meet at each other’s homes with...
Dear Friends of Cancer Lifeline, Three years ago, Cancer Lifeline’s Board of Directors appointed a group of key stakeholders to create a strategic plan for our 45 year old non-profit. That plan had the primary objective of creating a clear path toward firm financial footing for the organization. First and foremost was the development of...
Irrepressible and elfin with a devilish laugh, Barbara “Basha” Brownstein celebrates 20 years with Cancer Lifeline this year. Easily recognizable in her colorful clothing and always accompanied by her faithful chihauhua Roo, Basha (and Roo) sat down with us recently to reminisce about the Healing Arts Program for Creative Expression that Cancer Lifeline created. I...
Recently, on a chilly and bright fall afternoon, attendees from Cancer Lifeline’s Metastatic Cancer Support Group participated in our first ever Equine Facilitated Support Workshop. The Little Bit Therapeutic Riding staff and volunteers spent time educating attendees on the types of behaviors horses exhibit and how they can read and respond to emotion and energy...
Sleep is a natural and organic body process. However, our habits and routines can get in the way of falling asleep easily and returning to sleep, if awakened. Our bodies love a predictable routine… including exercise, nutrition and sleep. When we create a standardized bedtime and build in a “winding down” period as part of...
Chocolate Chip Cookies This classic chocolate chip cookie has been updated and made less unhealthy by using whole wheat pastry flour (added minerals and fiber) as well as using unrefined sugar (added minerals). Additionally, the amount of sugar has been decreased. You can decrease the amount even further as you prefer. Using a darker chocolate...
With a Masters Degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University, it’s safe to say that Ami Karnosh has an authority on healthy eating and wellness. She has been teaching cooking and nutrition for the past thirteen years with an emphasis on empowering others to make improvements in their own life through healthy food choices. Ami has...
