Cancer Lifeline

5 Wishes: A Comprehensive Living Will Sponsored By Cancer Lifeline
2024-06-11 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
Five Wishes is a living will that clearly & comprehensively addresses the personal, emotional, spiritual and medical wishes for you & your loved ones. It is a binding legal document in Washington State and can be completed without a lawyer or healthcare professional.
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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.

Talking with Friends & Family About Cancer Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2024-06-11 18:30 - 19:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Having trouble talking with your family and 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 gain new strategies to help when talking with others about your cancer.
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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.

Coping with Cancer: Grief & Changing Identities Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Cancer can be a life changing experience for many. Explore how your identity may shift during and after treatment, and how you might reinvent yourself in new and powerful ways.
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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.

The Trauma of Cancer Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2024-06-13 09:30 - 10:30 | [ONLINE] Overlake 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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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.

End of Life Series: Preparing for Death, A Life-Changing Journey Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2024-06-14 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-06-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-06-28 14:00 - 15:30 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
This six-week series is a living laboratory in which we will explore beliefs, fears, dreams, and desires for what is most important. We will be using a tool named Best 3 Months that will explore the 5 areas of life, End-of-Life fulfillment, care, and planning process. This will be a life-changing, transformational process. It goes beyond Advanced Directives, DNR’s and Living Wills. It accomplishes some of the following:-Simulates an end-of -life journey much like a hero’s journey you embark on as if it is your last 3 months of life.
-Creates a Best 3 Months Vision chart and Plan of Care.
-Uses a total health and wellness approach that increases and focuses on care people want and need in 5 areas of life: Spiritual, Physical/Environmental, Emotional, Leaving a Legacy, and Practical after death plans.
-Assumes we are our current health and age, so we do not postpone what is most important Now!
-Focuses on what people want vs what they do not want during the end of life.
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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.

Preparing for the Summer Weather and Travel with Lymphedema Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2024-06-18 17:30 - 18:30 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
The summer poses specific concerns that people with lymphedema need to address proactively to maintain health. Come learn more.
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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.

Prostate Cancer: Coping with Active Surveillance Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2024-06-20 18:30 - 19:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Many prostate cancer patients are faced with periods of time where they have to “wait and see”. Come learn simple techniques to help you best live while facing uncertainty.
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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.

Medicare vs Medicaid 101 for People of Color Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2024-06-22 11:00 - 12:00 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
This presentation will provide an overview of Medicare and Medicaid benefits, eligibility criteria, and resources for BIPOC communities.
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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.

Heart Health During & After Treatment Sponsored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
2024-06-26 17:30 - 18:30 | [ONLINE] Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Dr. Leedy, a Cardiac-Oncologist will explore both the risks and some of the possible ways to help promote healthier heart function during and after cancer treatment.
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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.

Healing Qualities of Nature Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2024-06-28 09:30 - 11:30 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
In this presentation we’ll share ideas on how we can tap into the benefits of nature and how it can help when we are challenged by illness.
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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.

Coping with Cancer: Tools for Managing Difficult Conversations Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Having trouble talking with others about your cancer? There are all kinds of reasons communication can go sideways when cancer is a part of the conversation. Join us to gain new strategies to help when talking with others about your cancer so they can respect your boundaries and be supportive.
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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.

[IN-PERSON] Exercise & Cancer: How to Return to Regular Physical Activity Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2024-07-12 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-07-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-07-26 11:30 - 13:00 | [IN-PERSON] Cancer Lifeline, 6522 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, 98103, United States
Through his years as Medical Director of Cancer Rehabilitation Services at Swedish Cancer Institute, David observed all too often people who had completed treatment eager but unable to return to, or get close to, pre-cancer exercise and athletic performance. Sometimes they were demoralized, chronically fatigued, and frustrated.In this three-session series you will be introduced to a new approach to orienting to post-treatment exercise, a way of befriending your body and learning new training tactics. This workshop will be a refreshed journey toward fitness health and well-being.
Although this class is in person, we still use Zoom as a registration tool, so please click the link below to register.
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*In-person at Cancer Lifeline: 6522 Fremont Ave N, Seattle WA, 98103*

[IN-PERSON] Equine Support Workshops Sponsored By Cancer Lifeline
2024-07-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00 | [IN-PERSON] Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
Research has documented the many ways in which making a “connection” with horses can positively impact our health. This workshop will combine the power of working with horses with a creative expression outlet. Join Cancer Lifeline for a workshop focused on learning how making connections with horses can give you tools to help better manage the everyday stressors of living with cancer. Participants will not be riding horses, but will have the opportunity to groom and walk them. Although this class is in person, we still use Zoom as a registration tool, so please click the link below to register. This class is in person and will take place at the Little Bit Riding Center in Redmond. *Registration closes on the Monday before to allow time to make sure there are enough volunteers and staff on hand.
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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.
Children ages 5+ are welcome

Skin Care to Support Lymphatic Health Sponsored by NW Lymphedema Center
2024-07-13 12:30 - 13:30 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
Learn about the ways to care for your skin while supporting your lymphatic 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.

[IN-PERSON] Equine Support Workshops Sponsored by Verdant Health
2024-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 | [IN-PERSON] Courageous Connections
Research has documented the many ways in which making a “connection” with horses can positively impact our health. This workshop will combine the power of working with horses with a creative expression outlet. Join Cancer Lifeline for a workshop focused on learning how making connections with horses can give you tools to help better manage the everyday stressors of living with cancer. Participants will not be riding horses, but will have the opportunity to groom and walk them. Although this class is in person, we still use Zoom as a registration tool, so please click the link below to register. This class is in person and will take place at the Little Bit Riding Center in Redmond. *Registration closes on the Monday before to allow time to make sure there are enough volunteers and staff on hand.
Children ages 4+ are welcome.
*Registration closes a week beforehand to allow time to make sure there are enough volunteers and staff on hand.
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Building Resilience: Preventing and Treating Compassion Fatigue Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2024-07-16 16:00 - 17:00 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
This class is designed to equip caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to prevent and effectively manage compassion fatigue, a common phenomenon experienced by those who regularly provide care and support to family & friends living with cancer. Participants will explore the causes and symptoms of compassion fatigue, and gain a deeper understanding of its psychological, emotional, and physical impacts as well as tools to build resilience and exercise self-care.
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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.

Self-care Practices for Maintaining Wellness Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2024-07-16 17:30 - 18:30 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
You’ll learn about supportive self-care practices like skin brushing and lymphatic drainage techniques to support and maintain wellness.
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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.

Medical Cannabis 101 Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2024-07-16 18:30 - 19:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
This presentation will focus on the medical uses of marijuana in cancer treatment. Clinical experience will be shared on using this plant for assistance with side effects of treatments and for its appropriate and safe use in oncology.
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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.

Life in Survivorship: Who Am I Now? Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2024-07-17 09:30 - 10:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Completion of initial cancer treatment is a major milestone that provides opportunities for personal growth as well as new challenges. In this class we will explore issues that may arise with shifting identities as well as ways to help manage them.
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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.

Cancer Survivorship: Fear of Recurrence Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2024-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | [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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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.

Changing Bodies: Coping with Physical & Emotional Changes Due to Treatment Sponsored by Swedish Cancer Institute
2024-07-20 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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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.

Intimacy, Sexuality & Cancer Sponsored by St. Anne Cancer Center
2024-07-24 14:00 - 15:00 | [ONLINE] St. Anne Cancer Center
This presentation focuses on rebuilding and reconnecting after a cancer diagnosis. We will cover the physical, mental, emotional changes that can occur and tips for maintaining intimacy during and post-treatment, tips for dating after treatment, body image, and product information for next steps.
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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.

Understanding ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy) & Role in Treating Prostate Cancer Sponsored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
2024-07-24 17:30 - 18:30 | [ONLINE] Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Come learn about Androgen Deprivation Therapy, its efficacy in the treatment of prostate cancer, potential side-effects, and mitigation of symptoms.
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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.

Tools to Reduce Anxiety Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2024-08-01 11:00 - 12:00 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
Come learn simple techniques and tools based on mindfulness to help with everyday anxiety.
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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.

Navigating the New Normal Post Treatment Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2024-08-06 16:00 - 17:00 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Come and learn some practical tools to help you successfully transition back into life after cancer.
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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.
