SWELL Lymphedema Support Group Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-04-18 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
Talking with others and getting needed support is key to living with lymphedema. Join us for sharing and educational presentations focused on living with this challenging condition. Meetings provide a safe and non-judgmental environment to give and receive support.

Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Cancer Center Conference Room
SWELL Lymphedema Support Group
Facilitated by Basha Brownstein, LICSW
3rd Tuesday, 5:30-7pm NOTE: THIS IS A TIME CHANGE!
Dates for 2023:
Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16, Jun 20, July 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19
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 Jan-Apr 2023 Program Season:

March 21: Mindfulness Meditation with the R.A.I.N Technique with Meg Sweeney
April 18: Coping with Cancer: Fall Prevention with De Ann Johnson from Right at Home

Please note that while we are holding our support groups online on Zoom that our Support Group Agreement requires 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.

Breast Friends Breast Cancer Support Group Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-04-18 18:30 - 20:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Come be with other women in a relaxing, confidential and supportive environment. Through education and discussion, gain information and tools to help navigate the journey. Open to women who are newly diagnosed, going through or finished with treatment.

EvergreenHealth, Halvorson Cancer Center
Breast Friends Breast Cancer Support Group
Facilitated by Sandra Johnson, MSW, LICSW
3rd Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Dates for 2023:
Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16, Jun 20, July 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19
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:
Sept 20: Coping with Cancer: Managing Isolation with Meg Sweeney, MSW, LICSW
Nov 15: Cancer & Creative Expression: Journaling for Self-Care with Judy Schwartz Haley

Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-04-19 09:30 - 11:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Monthly meetings provide educational presentations and a supportive environment to share with other women living with breast cancer. Join us whether you are newly diagnosed, going through treatment, or consider yourself a survivor.
EvergreenHealth, Halvorson Cancer Center
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group
Facilitated by Caroline Hedreen, LICSW
3rd Wednesday, 9:30-11:30am
Dates for 2023:
Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20
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:
Sept 20: Coping with Cancer: Managing Isolation with Meg Sweeney, MSW, LICSW
Nov 15: Cancer & Creative Expression: Journaling for Self-Care with Judy Schwartz Haley

Exercise & Cancer: Gentle Yoga Wednesday Afternoons Sponsored Multicare, Salish Cancer Center, St. Ann's Center Center
2023-04-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-26 12:00 - 13:00
Practice easy stretches, postures, guided meditation and breathing exercises. Can be done on the floor or in a chair.
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: Mindfulness for Easy Drawing Sponsored by St Anne Cancer Center
2023-04-19 16:00 - 17:30 | [ONLINE] St. Anne Cancer Center
Zentangle© is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It can increase focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal wellbeing.
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.

Writing for the Moment Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2023-04-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-27 13:00 - 15:00 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
Discover the power of writing as a way to process everyday life when impacted by a cancer diagnosis. No matter your writing style or experience, this workshop will inspire you to put pen to paper. This class invites sharing rather than critiquing. Start any time.
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: Grief & Loss Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-04-20 18:30 - 19:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Grief & loss is an inherent part of living with cancer. Come join others for discussion of the challenges and how to manage this 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.

Exercise & Cancer: Gentle Yoga Friday Mornings Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-04-21 10:00 - 11:15 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Practice easy stretches, postures, guided meditation and breathing exercises in one of these gentle therapeutic yoga classes. Can be done on a chair or on the floor.
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: Breakfast and Healthy Snacks Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-04-21 12:30 - 14:00 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Breakfast can be quick and delicious! Learn easy breakfast recipes and quick snacks for during and after cancer treatment.
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 Metastatic Cancer Support Group Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-04-22 10:00 - 12:00 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Looking for a place to be with other individuals who are living with advanced stage cancer? These monthly meetings provide an opportunity to share with others living with similar challenges. This group provides support to help participants express emotions and thoughts that come up when living with advanced cancer. This group is also open to caregivers.
EvergreenHealth, Halvorson Cancer Center
Living with Metastatic Cancer Support Group
Facilitated by Denise Krouse, MC, LMHC, MDFT
2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10am-12pm
Dates for 2023:
Jan 14 & 28, Feb 11 & 25, Mar 11 & 25, Apr 8 & 22, May 13, June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, Aug 12 & 26, Sept 9 & 23, Oct 14 & 28, Nov 11, Dec 9 *No Group May 27, Nov 23 & Dec 23
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
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.
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.

BIPOC Cancer Support Group
2023-04-22 11:00 - 13:00 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
People who identify as members of black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) and are living with a cancer diagnosis or have a loved one living with a cancer diagnosis are invited to join this group. Thus, all people who self-identify as persons of color and whose life is affected by cancer are welcome to join this group. In addition to connecting to other members of BIPOC communities, the support group will enjoy speakers and presentations relevant to members of BIPOC communities living with cancer. The support group facilitator also identifies as a BIPOC.
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.

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 video conference 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.

Chair Yoga Saturdays Sponsored by Valley Medical Center
2023-04-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-29 13:00 - 14:00 | [ONLINE] Valley Medical Center
Heard about all of the incredible benefits of yoga but have never taken a class? Come learn about the basics of chair yoga and the positive health benefits that regular practice can offer. Open to patients and caregivers. All ability levels encouraged.
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.

Exercise & Cancer: Gentle Yoga Monday Mornings Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-04-24 10:00 - 11:15 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Practice easy stretches, postures, guided meditation and breathing exercises in one of these gentle therapeutic yoga classes. Can be done on a chair or on the floor.
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
*No Class 1/16, 2/20
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.

Vital Moves Mondays Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Learn gentle upbeat movements that can increase energy, strength, clarity, and balance. Great for patients, survivors, & caregivers. Especially beneficial for those affected by lymphedema.
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
*No Class: 1/16, 2/13, 2/20
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 Mondays Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-04-24 13:30 - 14:30 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Learn about & practice gentle exercises geared towards people dealing with the impacts of cancer. Open to patients and caregivers. All ability levels encouraged.
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
*No Class 1/16 & 2/20
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.

Exercise & Cancer: Gentle Yoga Monday Evenings Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-04-24 18:30 - 19:45 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center

Restorative Yoga Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
Restorative yoga is a restful practice that is all about slowing down and opening your body through passive stretching.
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.

Tools for Managing Chronic Pain Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-04-25 14:00 - 15:00 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Join us to learn simple ways to quiet the mind and learn how meditation & guided visualization can be beneficial in managing chronic pain. You will learn a variety of techniques that you can easily practice whenever you need it most.
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.

Intermittent Fasting to Support the Mind & Body Sponsored by Multicare
2023-04-25 17:00 - 18:30
This presentation will focus on the different types of intermittent fasting, including current research, rationale, benefits and safety during and after cancer treatment. Learn about the effects on the immune system, blood sugar balance and microbiome health.
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.

Open Studio Process [ONLINE] Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2023-04-26 10:30 - 13:00 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
Our open studio process is designed to support artistic inquiry. You will begin by creating an intention. Then, you will engage and explore different art materials. Finally, you will witness what you have created in writing.
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: Immune Boosting Foods Sponsored by Valley Medical Center
2023-04-26 13:00 - 14:30 | [ONLINE] Valley Medical Center
Learn how to boost your immune system during and after cancer treatment through thoughtful nutritional choices.
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: The Value of Social Relationships Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-04-26 14:30 - 15:30 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Social integration and close relationships have a strong impact and contribute on quality of life. Come learn how cultivating social relationships is important for overall health.
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.

Addressing Hot Flashes and Other Side Effects of Androgen Blocking Therapy Sponsored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center – Proton Therapy
2023-04-26 17:30 - 18:30 | [ONLINE] Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Proton Therapy
Learn about how to manage hot flashes and other side effects related to cancer treatment.
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.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center – Proton Prostate Cancer Support Group
2023-04-26 17:30 - 19:00 | [ONLINE] Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Proton Therapy
The Prostate Cancer Dinner Club is a monthly gathering of past, current, and prospective proton therapy patients and their partners. We provide speakers who present on a wide array of topics from wellness to proton technology. You will have an opportunity to talk to patients who are currently in proton therapy treatment, and those who have been finished with their treatment for years. Just bring yourself and your partner, if you’d like. We hope you will join us for this fun and informative proton therapy tradition.
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.
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. Please address questions or concerns to Pamela Krueger at pkrueger@cancerlifeline.org or (206) 832-1271.

Breaking Down Stigmas Around Lung Cancer Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-05-02 16:00 - 17:00 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Learn how to manage stigmas associated with lung cancer and how to manage your 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.

Lung Cancer Support Group Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-05-02 16:00 - 17:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Join us for educational speakers and open discussion in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Group is open to those diagnosed with lung cancer and their family and friends.
EvergreenHealth, Halvorson Cancer Center
Lung Cancer Support Group
Facilitated by Sandra Johnson, MSW, LICSW
1st Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Dates for 2023:
Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, June 6, Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
To Register, download the Zoom app and then CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Note: You only need to register once per program 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 3: Coping with Cancer: Managing Fatigue with Suzanne McMurry, ND, FABNO
Nov 7: The Relationship Between Breathing and Anxiety with Robert Litman, The Breathable Body, The Buteyko Method
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.

Living with Cancer Support Group Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-05-03 11:00 - 12:30 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
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.
