Cancer Lifeline

Natural Approaches to Lymphedema Treatment Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-08-15 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
Dr. Lucas will discuss naturopathic interventions including nutrition and lifestyle to support your lymph system.
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.

Caregiver Support Group Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2023-08-15 16:00 - 17:30 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
This group is open to anyone supporting a loved one with cancer. Join with others who understand the caregiver experience to share ideas, resources and challenges. Through presentations and discussion get the support you need.
Dorothy O’Brien Center, Cancer Lifeline
Caregiver Cancer Support Group
Facilitated by Marcia Robbins, MSW
3rd Tuesday, 4-5:30pm
Dates for 2023:
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19
Upcoming Presentation for Jan-Apr 2023:
None
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 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.

Cancer & Creative Expression: Abstract Painting with Acrylics Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-08-15 11:00 - 12:30 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
Experiment with acrylics by sketching & creating a free flow abstract painting. No previous painting experience necessary. All ability levels welcome.
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
2023-08-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-08-08 09:30 - 10:30 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
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.

Exercise & Cancer: Gentle Yoga Monday Evenings Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-08-14 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. Open to patients and caregivers.
Class dates: 5/8-6/26 & 7/10-8/21
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.

Gentle Exercise: Stretch & Strength Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-08-14 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.
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.

Colorectal Support Group Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-08-14 12:00 - 13:30 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
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.

Vital Moves Mondays Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-08-14 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.
Class dates: 5/15-6/26 & 7/10-8/21
No class 5/29
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 Cancer: Digestive Health Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-08-14 12:00 - 13:00 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Treatment for Gastrointestinal Cancers can impact the body in many different ways. Come learn about common side effects and what you can do to combat them as you work to improve overall digestive 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.

Exercise & Cancer: Gentle Yoga Monday Mornings Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-08-14 10:00 - 11:15 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth

Chair Yoga Sponsored By Valley Medical Center
2023-08-12 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.
Class dates: 5/6-7/8 & 7/22-8/26
No class 7/15
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.

Lymphedema Support Group Sponsored by Northwest Lymphedema Center
2023-08-12 12:30 - 14:30 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
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.
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.

Countering Anxiety with Mindfulness Practices Sponsored by NW Lymphedema Center
2023-08-12 12:30 - 13:30 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
Come learn simple techniques based on mindfulness to help with every day anxiety.
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.

In-Person Creative Workshops for Families Facing Cancer Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-08-12 10:00 - 12:00 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS located in Bellevue

If you are a family with young children ages 6-9 that includes a parent living with cancer, our Creative Workshops for Families Facing Cancer may be just right for you. With a range of creative activities that are appropriate for children, each workshop in this series allows your children to safely explore their feelings and thoughts about their parent and the impact of cancer in the family. Parents are welcome but not required to attend (unless their children need this additional support). The workshops will be limited to 10 children and are professionally facilitated by an expressive arts psychotherapist, utilizing both her training and a book called Magnificent Marvelous Me, a social and emotional learning tool created by Art with Heart. Your children may attend individual workshops or the whole series of workshops.
Activities may include, but not be limited to, creating nameplates and learning about each other; drawing continuous line self-portraits with emotional expression; thank-you card making for people who help us; exploring family trees and traditions; creating feelings flip books unique to each child; exploring frustration and regulating emotions with scribbling and collage; sorting out feelings with clay and storytelling, calm place visualizations and keyhole boxes; building a heart city together; decorating and using a worry box; foil sculptures of friendly creatures, among others. Located in Bellevue. For more information, email Pamela or call (206) 832-1271
* Registration/Sign-ups need to be completed the Wednesday before each workshop for planning purposes and purchasing supplies.
7/22 & 8/12
10:00am-12:00pm

Living with Metastatic Cancer Support Group Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-08-12 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.

Meditation: Wellbeing Through Awareness of the Senses Sponsored by Swedish Cancer Institute
2023-08-12 10:00 - 11:30 | [ONLINE] Swedish Cancer Institute
We experience life through our senses and the quality of these experiences can lead to balance and promote mental and physical wellbeing. When we are looking to reduce stress and increase a sense of well-being, we can bring mindful awareness to what we are taking in through our senses: Ears, skin, eyes, tongue, and nose…. the gateways. Techniques such as coherence breathing, visualization and sound meditation will be practiced in this class.
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: Fabulous Fiber Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-08-11 12:30 - 14:00 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Everyone knows we need more fiber, but how, where, and why? Get all your fiber info and the best way to get it every day.
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
2023-08-11 10:00 - 11:15 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Practice easy stretches, postures, guided meditation and breathing exercises in one of these gentle therapeutic yoga classes. Open to patients and caregivers.
Class dates: 5/12-7/7 & 7/21-8/18
No class 7/14
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 Thursdays Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2023-08-10 18:30 - 19:30 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
Learn gentle upbeat movements that can increase energy, strength, clarity, and balance. Great for patients, survivors, & caregivers. Especially beneficial for those affected by lymphedema.
Class dates: 5/11-8/24
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.
*No Class April 6th

Writing for the Moment Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2023-08-10 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.

Living with Cancer Support Group-Day Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
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. Come learn from educational presentations and open discussion, and explore what this journey looks like for you. For Patients only.
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Living with Cancer Support Group
Facilitated by Angela Lim, LICSW
2nd Thursday, 10am-12pm
Dates for 2023:
January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug 10, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14
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 Sept-Dec 2023 Program Season:
Nov 9: Coping with Anxiety with Courtney Zier, MA, LMHC
Dec 14: Coping with Cancer During the Holidays with Mary Ellen Shands, MN, RN

The Vagus Nerve and Gastro-Intestinal Issues Connection Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-08-10 10:00 - 11:00 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
Come learn about the connection between the Vagus Nerve and Gastro-Intestinal Issues.
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.

Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-08-09 18:30 - 20:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Would you like to talk to other people living with oral, head or neck cancer? Join us for educational speakers and open discussion in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Family and friends are welcome!

EvergreenHealth, Halvorson Cancer Center
Oral, Head & Neck Cancers Support Group
Facilitated by Kari Hilwig, LICSW
2nd Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Dates for 2023:
Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13
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 11: Coping with Cancer: Adjusting to Change with Courtney Zier, MA, LMHC

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.

Coping with Cancer: Exploring Change in Identity Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-08-09 13:00 - 14:00 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Cancer can be a life-changing experience. Explore how your identity may shift throughout treatment, recovery & beyond and how you can reinvent yourself in new and powerful ways.
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.

Restorative Yoga Sponsored By Multicare & St. Anne Cancer Center
2023-08-09 12:00 - 13:00
Restorative yoga is a slow-paced yoga that encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation which focuses on long holds, stillness, and deep breathing. No experience necessary. Open to patients and caregivers.
Some common props you’ll need for the series:
• One yoga mat
• Two-three blankets
• Three to five bed or couch pillows. A variety of sizes is helpful.
• One trouser or bathrobe belt or long scarf
• Eye pillow or hand towel
• 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.

Life in Survivorship Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-08-09 11:00 - 12:00 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Completion of initial 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.
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 [In-Person] Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2023-08-09 10:30 - 13:00 | [ONLINE] Cancer Lifeline
*In-person at the Dorothy S. O’Brien Center*
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.
Click here to register

Living with Cancer Support Group Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-08-08 18:30 - 20:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Whether you are just diagnosed, in treatment or post treatment, join us to get support and learn from educational presentations and discussion. Group is open to those with any type of cancer diagnosis and caregivers, family and friends are welcome.
EvergreenHealth, Halvorson Cancer Center
Living with Cancer Support Group
Facilitated by Vivian Foxx, LICSW
2nd Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Dates for 2023:
Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug 8, Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12
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 12: Strategies for Better Sleep with Courtney Zier, MA, LMHC
Oct 10: Intimacy & Cancer with Shannon Solie, LMHC
Nov 14: Coping with Cancer During the Holidays with Mary Ellen Shands, MN, RN
Dec 12: Nutrition in Survivorship with Suzanne McMurry, ND, FABNO

Meditation for Chronic Pain Sponsored By EvergreenHealth
2023-08-08 18:30 - 19:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Join us to learn simple ways to quiet the mind and learn how meditation can be beneficial in managing chronic pain. You will learn a variety of meditation 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.
