[IN-PERSON] Equine Support Workshops Sponsored by Verdant Health
2024-09-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | [IN-PERSON] Courageous Connections
Discover the healing power of connecting with horses in this unique workshop designed for individuals living with cancer. Research shows that bonding with horses can have profound benefits for our mental and emotional well-being. In this session, hosted by Cancer Lifeline, you’ll learn how interacting with horses can provide valuable tools to manage the stress of daily life with cancer. While participants won’t be riding, you’ll have the chance to groom and walk the horses, creating meaningful connections. This in-person workshop will take place at Courageous Connections near Lake Stevens. Please note that Zoom is used for registration purposes only, and registration closes the Monday prior to the event to ensure sufficient volunteers and staff. Ages 5 and above. Click on the link below!
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Self Lymphatic Drainage Techniques to Support Healing & Overall Wellness Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2024-09-17 17:30 - 18:30 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
Learn how to apply self-lymphatic drainage techniques for improving the flow of stagnant lymph for overall wellness.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Addressing Cognitive Health & Energy During and After Treatment Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-09-24 17:30 - 19:00 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Learn ways to boost memory, cognitive health, mental clarity and energy during and after treatment. We will discuss herbal medicine, supplements nutrition and mind body support to strengthen your brain and nervous system.
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We hope that you can join our Zoom meetings with video. If you are unable to, please email classes@cancerlifeline.org or call (206) 297-2500 M-F 9am-5pm.

Combating Brain Fog & Memory Loss Sponsored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
2024-09-25 17:30 - 18:30 | [ONLINE] Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
It is common to feel like your memory and other cognitive functions are off during and after cancer treatment. Come learn about ways to help combat cognitive issues.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Stretching the Imagination & Flexing Hope Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2024-10-02 18:30 - 19:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
After the trauma of a cancer diagnosis, we naturally constrict our focus. The immediate is crucial and the future is scary. Eventually we need to stretch our imaginations again, and flex our hope muscles. Join us for discussion & writing exercises for reengaging with hopes & dreams, and embracing the wonder of imagining a new way forward.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

[IN-PERSON] Equine Support Workshops Sponsored By Cancer Lifeline
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | [IN-PERSON] Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
Discover the healing power of connecting with horses in this unique workshop designed for individuals living with cancer. Research shows that bonding with horses can have profound benefits for our mental and emotional well-being. In this session, hosted by Cancer Lifeline, you’ll learn how interacting with horses can provide valuable tools to manage the stress of daily life with cancer. While participants won’t be riding, you’ll have the chance to groom and walk the horses, creating meaningful connections. This in-person workshop will take place at the Little Bit Riding Center in Redmond. Please note that Zoom is used for registration purposes only, and registration closes the Monday prior to the event to ensure sufficient volunteers and staff. Click the link below to sign up!
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Need help getting registered? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.
Children ages 5+ are welcome

Changing Bodies: Coping with Physical & Emotional Changes Due to Treatment Sponsored by Swedish Cancer Institute
2024-10-05 14:00 - 15:30 | [ONLINE] Swedish Cancer Institute
Many cancer patients struggle with coming to terms with how their bodies are impacted by treatment. Your body may change in look, the way it functions and the way you personally feel about it. In this workshop you will learn about the physical and emotional impacts of treatment, evidence-based strategies to cope, and practical resources.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Cancer Survivorship: Fear of Recurrence Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2024-10-08 18:30 - 19:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Do the fear and anxiety of having a cancer recurrence hold you back from the life you wish to live? Join us to learn simple strategies for managing the fear and uncertainty that come with having had a cancer diagnosis.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Coping with Cancer: Managing Emotional Fatigue Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-10-09 10:00 - 11:00 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Cancer impacts both our emotional and physical health. Often our physical health takes priority and we forget the importance of a balanced state of being. Come learn tips and tools to better manage your emotional health while living with cancer.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Cancer & Social Anxiety: Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Specific Issues Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2024-10-09 18:30 - 19:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Come explore your felt sense of times or contexts when you hesitate to engage with others and be offered strategies for caring for yourself while experimenting with different forms of engagement. Learn from your unique perspective of what kinds of interactions are most welcoming and enlivening.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Navigating Transitions in Survivorship Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2024-10-10 09:30 - 10:30 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
Transitions can be challenging to navigate. Come learn tips and tricks to healthfully navigate transitions both during and after treatment.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Exploring Cancer & Body Image Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-10-10 13:00 - 14:00 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Many cancer patients struggle with coming to terms with how their bodies are impacted by treatment. Your body may change in look, the way it functions and the way you personally feel about it. Learn about the physical and emotional impacts of treatment, evidence-based strategies to cope, and practical resources.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

How to Effectively Work with Your Healthcare Team Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2024-10-10 18:30 - 20:00 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
Are you frustrated by the crazy medical arena these days? Do you struggle to get timely appointments, understand test results, or even access the electronic patient portal? Dr. Susan Baumgaertel gives a rundown on how to improve communication, garner respect, navigate disagreements, and strive for the coveted human touch when advocating for yourself. She’ll share tips and tricks to better access care and communicate with all members of your healthcare team.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Addressing Upper Body Neuropathy Sponsored by NW Lymphedema Center
2024-10-12 12:30 - 13:30 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
Learn a series of gentle movement designed to improve circulation, heighten sensation and improve reaching and grasping abilities to help manage symptoms of upper body neuropathy.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Exercise & Colorectal Cancer Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
This presentation and discussion will focus on reviewing the proven benefits of aerobic and anaerobic exercise along with strength training for colorectal cancer patients.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Coping with Cancer: Benefits of Aromatherapy for Pain Reduction Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2024-10-15 17:30 - 18:30 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
Essential oils are well documented for their ability to reduce inflammation and ease physical discomfort caused by cancer treatment. In this class you’ll learn which essential oils are most effective for your specific condition.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Coping with Cancer: Strategies for Better Sleep Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2024-10-15 18:30 - 19:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Side effects of cancer treatment can impact sleep, which is when our brain is regenerated. Come learn ways to achieve a better night’s sleep through practical tools and discussion.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Communicating Your Needs with Friends and Family Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2024-10-16 09:30 - 10:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Having trouble talking with your family or friends about your cancer? There are all kinds of reasons communication can go sideways when cancer is a part of the conversation. Join us to get some ideas and learn strategies to help when talking with others about your cancer.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Cancer Survivorship: Coping with Scanxiety Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2024-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
It’s common to have increased anxiety with upcoming scans and tests around cancer. Join us to learn simple and practical tools to help you through it.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Addressing the Trauma of Cancer Sponsored by Valley Medical Center
2024-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | [ONLINE] Valley Medical Center
A cancer diagnosis can alter our perception of life including fear of recurrence, loss of loved ones & other traumas. We’ll explore those moments in our lives that have led us to unexpected new places and walk away with tools to best manage the trauma of cancer.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Cancer Survivorship: Tools to Support Treatment Recovery Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2024-10-22 11:00 - 12:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Cancer recovery requires giving tender attention to the body, mind and spirit. Learn easy-to-use tools for managing worry, practicing self-compassion and using inner reflection to move forward with more confidence in health and life.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Addressing the Side-Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy with Integrative Oncology Sponsored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
2024-10-23 17:30 - 18:30 | [ONLINE] Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Dr. Labriola will present an informal discussion of Integrative Oncology interventions to support the use of ADT for prostate cancer. There will be plenty of time for Q & A.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Lymphedema 101 Sponsored by NW Lymphedema Center
2024-11-09 12:30 - 13:30 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
Not all cancer treatment puts one at risk of lymphedema, but if you’ve had a sentinel node, or multiple lymph nodes removed, or radiation to an area that has lymph nodes, this presentation will be of interest to you. It’s very helpful to know how the lymph system may have been impacted by your treatment, signs to keep an eye on, and ways to reduce your risk of lymphedema in the future. There will be plenty of time for Q & A.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Chemo Brain & Memory Support Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2024-11-12 18:30 - 19:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Are you frustrated by concentration and memory loss that seems to have become worse with treatment? Learn ways to manage cognitive changes associated with cancer treatment.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Coping with Cancer: Small Steps for Stress Reduction Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Learn simple and effective tools to slowly incorporate lasting change and decrease stress in your life both during and after cancer.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Friends & Family Sponsored By St. Anne Cancer Center
2024-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 | [ONLINE] St. Anne Cancer Center
Living with cancer can challenge even our strongest relationships and create additional tension and stress in our conversations with caregivers, family, and friends. Thinking about our own needs and the needs of others can help clarify how we move forward in our relationships and support our own self-care.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Importance of Proper Diagnosis & Monitoring for Lymphedema Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2024-11-19 17:30 - 18:30 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
Sarah has over 14 years at the University of Washington Medical Center’s Vascular Clinic. Now at Lumina, she uses her deep clinical experience to help clients look and feel better. Vascular diseases are complex and require highly trained providers who can tailor treatments to each client. Sarah will discuss the evaluation, diagnosis, and development of treatment plans for lymphedema and lipedema.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.
