Cancer Lifeline

Understanding Colorectal Cancer: Exploring Ostomy Options and Procedures Sponsored by Virginia Mason Fransiscan Health
2024-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Individuals diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer often undergo significant lifestyle changes, including ostomy surgery. Join us as we explore the intricacies of colorectal cancer and empower you to make informed decisions about their treatment and care. Open to patients, family members & caregivers.
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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.

Colorectal Support Group Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-06-10 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-07-08 12:00 - 13:30
This group is open to all patients & support persons affected by cancers of the colon, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, biliary tract, pancreas, peritoneum, intestine, appendix, rectum, and anus. The group offers speakers presenting on various topics and time to openly discuss the many difficult physical and emotional aspects of having a GI cancer diagnosis. Join at any time.
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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.
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.

Gentle Exercise: Stretch & Strength Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-06-10 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-06-17 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-06-24 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-07-01 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-07-08 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-07-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-07-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-07-29 13:30 - 14:30 and 1 more date
Learn about & practice gentle exercises geared towards people dealing with the impacts of cancer. Open to patients and caregivers. All ability levels encouraged.
*No Class: 5/27
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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.

Movement & Exercise for Bone Health Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-06-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-06 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for this exercise class designed to enhance bone health and minimize the risk of bone-related complications that may arise during or after cancer treatment. This will include a series of safe, effective, and tailored exercises that will help you rebuild bone density, improve overall physical function, and enhance your quality of life.
No class 7/16 & 7/28
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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
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.

Cancer & Nutrition: Mindful Eating Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-06-13 12:00 - 13:00
Michelle Babb, registered dietician and nutritionist will explain how to practice mindful eating for optimal digestion, energy, weight control & overall health.
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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.

Living with Cancer Support Group Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-06-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-17 11:00 - 12:30
Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what lies ahead as you travel through the unfamiliar world of cancer? Come meet others who are just diagnosed, in treatment or post-treatment. Through open discussion, we’ll explore what this journey looks like for you. For Patients only.
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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
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.

Yoga Nidra Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-07-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-07-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-07-31 17:30 - 18:30
Yoga Nidra is a deep guided meditation that balances body, mind, emotions and spirit. Through gentle yoga movements & Yoga Nidra meditation, you will find yourself refreshed, renewed & empowered to tackle what comes your way with a better night’s sleep.
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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.

Tips for Grocery Shopping: 5 Pantry Gems Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-07-30 17:30 - 19:00
What you eat is a key component in cancer treatment, prevention and survival as well as many other diseases. In this class we’ll discuss how to stock your kitchen with practical healing foods and spices full of immune and energy support, hormone balancing and anticancer nutrients.
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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 & Creative Expression: Writing Series: Session 1: Finding Balance Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-08-06 11:00 - 12:30
Wellness requires knowing how to walk the tightrope, resisting the push and pull of our external lives and finding peace among our conflicting inner thoughts. In this workshop, we’ll explore and write about how we might manage the people, circumstances, and intrinsic concerns that compete for our time, attention, and energy for those living with 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.
