Cancer Lifeline

Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-07-13 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-10 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-09-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
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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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.

Movement & Exercise for Bone Health Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-07-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-25 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.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm

Living with Cancer Support Group Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-07-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-09-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-09-16 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. Come learn from educational presentations and open discussion, and explore what this journey looks like for you. For Patients only.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm

Nutrition for Better Sleep Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:00
Sufficient sleep during and after cancer treatment is a necessary component of healing. In this presentation you will learn how nutrition affects sleep, health & healing including ways to make improvements.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm

Vital Moves Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-07-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-07-23 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-07-30 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-27 17:30 - 18:30
Learn gentle upbeat movements that can increase energy, strength, clarity, and balance. Great for patients, survivors, & caregivers. Especially beneficial for those affected by lymphedema.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm

Finding Your Balance Through Cancer’s Transitions Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-07-27 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-03 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-10 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-17 17:00 - 18:30
This 4-week series is designed to move participants from “”survival mode”” to a place of regulation and balance. By blending education with skill-building, attendees will gain a comprehensive toolkit for managing stress and reclaiming their sense of safety. This workshop is designed for educational purposes and provides “”active”” skills that can be utilized immediately.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm

Rooted & Restored: Nervous System Support for GI Cancers Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-08-10 12:00 - 13:00
This presentation will help you to understand that the body is not just fighting cancer, it is healing from the stress of it, and the nervous system is the control center for this process. We will cover nervous system functioning, tuning in, and your regulation routine. This presentation is intended to be experiential in nature. We will end with reflection and creating a simple daily plan. Tuning in with your nervous system may help manage the day-to-day stressors of cancer.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm

Living With Worry Without Letting It Take Over Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:00
Coping with cancer can bring moments of worry and uncertainty. In this class, you’ll learn simple tools and calming techniques to help ease anxious thoughts, manage stress, and find a greater sense of peace. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to build resilience and feel more grounded, even in challenging times.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm

Cancer & Nutrition: Decreasing Nausea Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-08-12 18:00 - 19:00
Learn about practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies that can help reduce nausea during and after cancer treatment. This class will explore simple dietary choices, hydration tips, and daily habits that may ease digestive discomfort and support overall well-being. Participants will gain helpful tools to better manage nausea, maintain nourishment, and feel more comfortable throughout treatment and recovery.
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Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm
