Cancer Lifeline

TEMPLATE FOR SERIES
2023-02-01 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
These classes allow students to learn, gain practice & experience a variety of 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.

Oncology Healthcare Worker Renewal Series Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2023-02-01 17:30 - 18:30 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
The purpose of this series is to guide oncology healthcare workers through a holistic process that helps address the effects of burnout, compassion fatigue and secondary trauma. This series will provide space for allowing healthcare workers to access the innate healing power within you to create a self-compassionate way of life, both personally and professionally.
You will receive access to 6 individual modules that you can watch at your own pace. Each weekly session is 45-minutes in a group format with others participating in the series. This portion is not required but highly recommended.
Click Here to Register

Grieving The Diagnosis Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2023-02-01 14:00 - 15:30 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
This series will explore the common feelings of grief throughout the journey with cancer. Everyone grieves in different ways. What does grief look and feel like and how do we cope during difficult times?
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 Wednesday Afternoons Sponsored Multicare, Salish Cancer Center, St. Ann's Center Center
2023-02-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-01-25 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.

Practicing Mindfulness Through Easy Drawing Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-01-31 16:00 - 17:30 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical 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 and provide 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.

Coping with Cancer: Updates on "Long COVID" Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-01-31 13:00 - 14:00 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
“Long COVID” is a broad term for the lingering symptoms that people experience several weeks to months after their initial COVID-19 infection. Dr. Labriola will share some of the latest information about Long Covid.
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 Increased Energy Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-01-31 11:00 - 12:00 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Come learn about the various foods you can implement into your daily routine to help 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.

Exercise & Cancer: Gentle Yoga Monday Evenings Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-01-30 18:30 - 19:45, 2023-01-23 18:30 - 19:45 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
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.

Gentle Exercise: Stretch & Strength Mondays Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-01-30 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-01-23 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.

Cancer & Nutrition: Healthy Sauces, Dressings & Condiments Sponsored by St. Anne Cancer Center
2023-01-30 12:30 - 14:00 | [ONLINE] St. Anne Cancer Center
Cancer treatment often impacts the way foods smell and taste. Learn the basics you’ll need for healthy, flavorful sauces and dressings to jazz up a meal.
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.

Vital Moves Mondays Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-01-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-01-23 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.

Exercise & Cancer: Gentle Yoga Monday Mornings Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-01-30 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.

Chair Yoga Saturdays Sponsored by Valley Medical Center
2023-01-28 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.

BIPOC Cancer Support Group
2023-01-28 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.

Cancer & Nutrition: Bone Strength Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-01-27 12:30 - 14:00 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
This discussion focused class will cover foods that support or negatively impact bone health 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.

Exercise & Cancer: Gentle Yoga Friday Mornings Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-01-27 10:00 - 11:15 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth

Somatic Storytelling Circle: A Way of Moving from Loss to Life Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2023-01-26 18:00 - 19:30 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
Using creative writing and body-based meditation, we invite you to dive deep and explore the possibilities and uncertainties of our cancer journey within a supportive community.
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.

Meditation Practices for Self-care Thursdays Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-01-26 16:00 - 17:00 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
Join us to learn simple ways to quiet the mind and learn how meditation can be beneficial to your overall health. You will learn a variety of meditation techniques that you can easily practice whenever you need it most. Come to one or all classes.
No class 2/16
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
2023-01-26 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.

Starting an Exercise Practice After Cancer Treatment Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-01-26 11:00 - 12:00 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
Each class in this 8-week series will include part lecture and part movement. Movements will be very light intensity. Light cardio exercise (5 min to 10 min), breathing exercise, range of motion exercise, and some strength exercise (strength exercise will be done using body weight). Most of the exercise will be done on the chair or holding on to the chair. Since the lessons will build over time, please plan on attending the entire series. Please check with your medical team to make sure you are cleared to start exercising.
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
2023-01-25 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.

Addressing Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Sponsored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center – Proton Therapy
2023-01-25 17:30 - 18:30 | [ONLINE] Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Proton Therapy
Urinary incontinence may be short or long term as a result of treatment or the cancer. Most men experience quick improvement over the first several months. However, there are ways to manage long-term incontinence and live a full 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.

Building the Foundation of Resilience for Caregivers Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-01-25 14:00 - 15:00 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Caregivers often need as much support as those they are caring for. Learn about the strength of caregiving and how to balance care for others and care for self.
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
2023-01-25 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.

Navigating Difficult Conversations about Cancer Sponsored by St Anne Cancer Center
2023-01-24 13:30 - 14:30 | [ONLINE] St. Anne Cancer Center
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.
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
2023-01-24 09:30 - 10:30 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Have you experienced times when you’ve sat for extended periods of time and you have stood up to move and your back felt stiff? Fascia (connective tissues) can stiffen and create pain. Join us for this 3-part series to learn specific movements 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.
