Cancer Lifeline

Practicing Meditation & Mindfulness Series Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-05-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-31 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-06-07 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
These classes allow students to learn & practice well-known meditation techniques, including mantra, mindfulness, & guided visualization. Classes include time for discussion & questions
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For dial in:
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 and we’ll provide a dial-in number.

Gentle Exercise: Stretch & Strength Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-05-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-05-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-06-05 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-06-12 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-06-19 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-06-26 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-07-10 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-07-17 13:30 - 14:30
Learn about & practice gentle exercises geared towards people dealing with the impacts of cancer. Open to patients and caregivers. All ability levels encouraged.
Class dates: 5/8-6/26 & 7/10-8/14
No class 5/29 & 7/3
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For dial in:
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 and we’ll provide a dial-in number.

Gardening for Health and Wellbeing Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-05-16 13:00 - 14:30
Recent significant studies have shown that active gardening can improve physical health, reduce stress, and improve wellbeing overall. This talk will highlight ways that we can make gardening easier if we are facing health challenges and will offer ideas for safe gardening, whether in a home garden or in pots or planters
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For dial in:
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 and we’ll provide a dial-in number.

Living with Cancer Support Group Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-05-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-06-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-06-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-07-05 11:00 - 12:30
Feeling overwhelmed & uncertain about what lies ahead as you maneuver through the unfamiliar world of cancer? Come meet others who are just diagnosed, in treatment or post-treatment. Get support & explore what this journey looks like for you.

Virginia Mason Federal Way Medical Center
Living with Cancer Support Group
Facilitated by (to be announced in January 2023)
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm
Dates for 2023:
Jan 4 & 18, Feb 1 & 15, Mar 1 & 15, Apr 5 & 19, May 3 & 17, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, Aug 2 & 16, Sept 6 & 20, Oct 4 & 18, Nov 1 & 15, Dec 6 & 20
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Note: You only need to register once per program season. As soon as you register, you will receive an automatic email from Zoom that includes the link to the support group meeting. We recommend you save this link so that you may use it each month for this meeting.
Upcoming Presentations for the Jan-Apr 2023 Program Season:
none

Please note that while we are holding our support groups online on Zoom that our Support Group Agreements require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline in advance of the meeting.
If you are joining a meeting for the first time and are uncertain about how to use the videoconference platform we use for all of our groups, Zoom, please consider reaching out to our Lifeline during regular business hours before the day of the group so that someone with Cancer Lifeline can assist you in getting everything setup and answer questions you have. You can also call us at (206) 297-2100 during normal business hours, M-F 9am-5pm.
Our programming season occurs in four-month trimesters. Thus, the presentations identified on this page are those that will be held at the beginning of the support group meeting for the current program season. Anyone is invited to attend the presentation, regardless of whether you are a member of the support group. When you register, you will have the option of indicating whether you want to join the support group as well.

Cancer & Creative Expression: Exploring Change & Transitions through Writing Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-05-23 11:00 - 13:00
Spring is a time when we celebrate new beauty and anticipate what may lie ahead, but it’s a season that also reminds us how life is always changing. In this writing workshop, we’ll discover how to experience, explore, and perhaps even appreciate some of the transitions in our own lives. No writing experience required! Just bring your pen and paper, a laptop, or a tablet along with an open heart and mind.
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For dial in:
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 and we’ll provide a dial-in number.

Cancer & Nutrition: Foods for a Healthy Gut-Brain Connection Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-05-24 11:00 - 12:00
The gut-brain connection is a two-way information highway that is greatly influenced by the food we eat, exercise, sleep, and stress. Having a healthy gut, which includes effective digestion, good nutrient absorption, and regular elimination, leads to clear thinking, less depression and anxiety, and more stable moods. Find out how to balance your microbiome and learn which foods and food combinations nourish the gut and feed the brain.
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For dial in:
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 and we’ll provide a dial-in number.

Coping with Cancer: Tools to Manage Anxiety Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-05-30 12:00 - 13:00
Cancer affects our body and the stress of the experience can affect our brains. Join us to gain skills in recognizing your own responses to stress, anxiety and grief and develop evidence-based strategies for coping and thriving.
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For dial in:
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 and we’ll provide a dial-in number.

Colorectal Support Group Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-06-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-07-10 12:00 - 13:30
This group is open to all patients & support persons affected by cancers of the colon, rectum, and anus. The group provides time to openly discuss the many difficult physical and emotional aspects of having a colorectal cancer diagnosis.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Colorectal Cancer Support Group
Facilitated by Brenda Joy, MA, LMHC
2nd Monday, 12-1:30pm
Dates for 2023:
Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug 14, Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Note: You only need to register once per calendar year. As soon as you register, you will receive an automatic email from Zoom that includes the link to the support group meeting. We recommend you save this link so that you may use it each month for this meeting.
Upcoming Presentations for Sept-Dec 2023 Program Season:
Oct 9: Colorectal Cancer: Ostomy 101 with Laura Vadman, RN
Please note that while we are holding our support groups online on Zoom that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline in advance of the meeting.
If you are joining a meeting for the first time and are uncertain about how to use the videoconference platform we use for all of our groups, Zoom, please consider reaching out to our Lifeline during regular business hours before the day of the group so that someone with Cancer Lifeline can assist you in getting everything setup and answer questions you have. You can also call us at (206) 297-2100 during normal business hours, M-F 9am-5pm.
Our programming season occurs in four-month trimesters. Thus, the presentations identified on this page are those that will be held at the beginning of the support group meeting for the current program season. Anyone is invited to attend the presentation, regardless of whether you are a member of the support group. When you register, you will have the option of indicating whether you want to join the support group as well.

Coping with Cancer: Interrupting Repetitive thoughts and Worries Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-06-13 10:00 - 12:00
In this course, we will focus on learning to identify and break free from unhealthy thought patterns that can keep us stuck in a fight, flight, or freeze response. By learning how to break free of these thought patterns, we can create more spaciousness and ease in our day-to-day experience.
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For dial in:
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 and we’ll provide a dial-in number.

Coping with Cancer: Fear of Recurrence Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-06-14 13:00 - 14:00
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.
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For dial in:
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 and we’ll provide a dial-in number.

Cancer & Nutrition: Healthy Eating from Around the Globe Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-06-28 13:00 - 14:30
In this class we’ll discuss various eating plans from around the globe. These include the Nordic way of eating, African Heritage and Latin American Heritage and Asian diets. We’ll have a discussion of The Blue Zones – Beutner and National Geographic’s work researching the lifestyles of 5 communities around the globe who live especially long, healthy lives: Ikaria Greece, Nicoya Costa Rica, Sardinia Italy, 7th Day Adventists in Loma Linda & Okinawa Japan.
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For dial in:
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 and we’ll provide a dial-in number.

Cancer & Nutrition: Nutrition for Better Sleep Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-07-11 11:00 - 12:00
Come learn about the various foods you can implement into your daily routine to help with sleep & boost energy.
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For dial in:
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 and we’ll provide a dial-in number.

Coping with Cancer: Processing Anger Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00
We’ll explore the normal feelings of anger that can arise during cancer treatment and recovery and the tools to manage it for a healthier quality of life.
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For dial in:
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 and we’ll provide a dial-in number.

Movement & Exercise to Hydrate the Body's Fascial System Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-07-18 09:30 - 10:30
Do you ever experience difficulty standing up or feeling stiff after sitting for long periods of time? The fascia (connective tissues) can stiffen with inactivity due to cancer treatment and recovery which may create pain. When the fascia is tight, the muscles feel even tighter. Join us for this series to learn specific movements, done in a sequence, that will help the body ‘loosen up’ and increase your range of motion.
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For dial in:
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 and we’ll provide a dial-in number.

Cancer & Creative Expression: Leaving a Legacy: Sharing your Story Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-07-18 11:30 - 13:00
Writing is a powerful tool right at your fingertips for ensuring part of you and your story is reflected & handed down through generations.
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For dial in:
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 and we’ll provide a dial-in number.
