Cancer Lifeline

Exploring Cancer & Body Image Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-10-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Many cancer patients struggle with coming to terms with how their bodies are impacted by treatment. Your body may change in look, the way it functions and the way you personally feel about it. Learn about the physical and emotional impacts of treatment, evidence-based strategies to cope, and practical resources.
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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.

Exercise & Colorectal Cancer Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-10-14 12:00 - 13:00
This presentation and discussion will focus on reviewing the proven benefits of aerobic and anaerobic exercise along with strength training for colorectal cancer patients.
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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.

Colorectal Support Group Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-10-14 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-11-11 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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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.
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.

Gentle Exercise: Stretch & Strength Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-10-14 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-10-21 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-11-04 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-11-11 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-11-18 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-11-25 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-12-02 13:30 - 14:30
Learn about & practice gentle exercises geared towards people dealing with the impacts of cancer. Open to patients and caregivers. All ability levels encouraged.
*No class 10/28
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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
2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-03 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 or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Living with Cancer Support Group Sponsored By Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-10-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-12-04 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. Through open discussion, we’ll explore what this journey looks like for you. For Patients only.
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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.

Cancer & Nutrition: Food as Medicine: Nutrition for Optimal Health Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-10-29 17:30 - 19:00
Diet, healthy or otherwise, can impact an individual’s health especially during and after cancer treatment. In this class we’ll learn about how making improvements in diet quality, like adding nourishing nutrient dense, fiber-rich foods, may reduce side effects and improve 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 or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Healthy Recipes for the Whole Family Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-11-06 13:00 - 14:30
Making Healthy meals with your family can be a fun memory-making -activity and support nutritional needs simultaneously. Join us to learn about some great ideas for recipes.
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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.

Coping with Cancer: Small Steps for Stress Reduction Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:00
Learn simple and effective tools to slowly incorporate lasting change and decrease stress in your life both during and after 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 or connect with us through our Online Lifeline Chat.

Cancer & Nutrition: Foods for a Healthy Gut-Brain Connection Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-11-14 12:00 - 13:00
The gut-brain connection is a two-way information highway that is greatly influenced by the food we eat, exercise, sleep, and stress. Having a healthy gut, which includes robust digestion, good nutrient absorption, and regular elimination, leads to clear thinking, less depression and anxiety, and more stable moods. Find out how to balance your microbiome and learn which foods and food combinations nourish the gut and feed the brain.
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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.

Aromatherapy & Sleep Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-11-21 13:00 - 14:00
Essential oils are well documented for their ability to promote better rest & sleep even for cancer patients. In this class you’ll learn which essential oils are most effective at encouraging better sleep.
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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.

Practicing Meditation & Mindfulness Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-11-27 17:30 - 18:30
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.
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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.

The Neuroscience of Anxiety Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2024-12-03 14:00 - 15:00
Cancer affects our body and the stress of the experience can affect our brains. Join us to gain skills in recognizing your own responses to stress, anxiety and grief and develop evidence-based strategies for coping and thriving.
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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.
