Cancer Lifeline

Aromatherapy for GI Cancers: Supporting Energy & Well-Being Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Cancer and its treatments can leave you feeling physically and emotionally drained. Discover how aromatherapy may be used as a complementary approach to support energy, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being during and after treatment for gastrointestinal cancers. Learn about commonly used essential oils, safe application methods, and practical ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your daily self-care routine.
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Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-09-14 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-11-09 12:00 - 13:30
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
2026-09-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-03 10:00 - 11:00 and 1 more date
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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Cancer & Nutrition: Blue Zones for Living Longer Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-09-15 13:00 - 14:00
The Blue Zones are longevity hotspots, regions of the world where current evidence indicates people live much longer and healthier than average. We’ll discuss lessons learned and how focusing on nutrition can have significant positive impacts for cancer patients and survivors.
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Vital Moves Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-09-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-29 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-11-05 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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Living Well Beyond Cancer: Long-Term Survivorship Support Group Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-10-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-11-04 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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Rooted & Restored: Nervous System Support for GI Cancers Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-10-12 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 intentioned to be experiential in nature. We will end with reflection and creating a simple daily plan. Attunement with your nervous system may help manage the day-to-day stressors of cancer.
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Facing Fear: Practical Tools for Finding Calm Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-10-14 10:00 - 11:00
Fear and uncertainty are common after a cancer diagnosis and can surface throughout treatment and survivorship. This presentation explores why fear shows up, how it affects our thoughts and emotions, and practical coping strategies to help you manage anxiety, regain a sense of control, and move forward with greater confidence and resilience.
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Survivorship Transition Series: Embracing Uncertainty: Mind and Body Resilience Beyond Cancer Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-10-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-11-02 18:00 - 19:30
Navigating life after a cancer diagnosis or through treatment often means living in the tension of uncertainty and physical or emotional discomfort. Rather than trying to eliminate these challenging experiences, this two-part survivorship series offers practical, evidence-informed strategies to transform how you relate to them—helping you cultivate lasting psychological resilience and physical grounding.
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Food Mood & You Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-10-27 18:00 - 19:00
How do dietary choices impact mental & emotional state? Can we use food to help de-stress, reduce anxiety and improve mood? We’ll talk about what research suggests, and leverage our own experiences to help choose food to calm the mind and feel better during and after cancer treatment.
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Nutrition- Whole Meal Bowls Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-11-04 13:00 - 14:00
Looking for healthy meals that are simple, satisfying, and packed with nutrition? Discover how to build delicious whole meal bowls using a balance of whole grains, lean proteins, colorful vegetables, healthy fats, and flavorful toppings. You’ll learn easy formulas for creating endless meal combinations, tips for meal planning and batch cooking, and ways to customize bowls to fit your tastes, dietary needs, and budget.
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Grief, Loss, and Life Changes After a GI Cancer Diagnosis Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2026-11-09 12:00 - 13:00
