Cancer Lifeline

Equine Support Workshop Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2023-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, Redmond
Research has documented the many ways in which making a “connection” with horses can positively impact our health. This workshop will combine the power of working with horses with a creative expression outlet. Join Cancer Lifeline for a workshop focused on learning how making connections with horses can give you tools to help better manage the everyday stressors of living with cancer.
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Exercise & Cancer: Qigong Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-03-31 11:30 - 13:00 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Qigong can help improve energy levels, increase mental clarity, and enhance emotional balance. All ability levels encouraged to welcomed. This is a 3 week series- attend one or all.
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
2023-03-31 10:00 - 11:15, 2023-03-24 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
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
2023-03-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-23 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.

Feel More Like You: Beauty Support for Cancer Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-03-30 11:00 - 12:30 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
When you’re going through treatment for any type of cancer, the side effects can impact not only how you feel on the inside, but how you see yourself in the mirror. When you look more like yourself, it can help boost your mood and your confidence.
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
2023-03-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-22 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.

The Impacts of Cancer & Body Image Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | [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.
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
2023-03-27 18:30 - 19:45, 2023-03-20 18:30 - 19:45 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center

Gentle Exercise: Stretch & Strength Mondays Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-03-27 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: Foods to Support Brain Health Sponsored by Valley Medical Center
2023-03-27 12:30 - 14:00 | [ONLINE] Valley Medical Center
It is common to feel like your memory and other cognitive functions are a little off during and after cancer treatment. Come learn about ways in which nutrition can help combat brain fog.
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
2023-03-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-20 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
2023-03-27 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
2023-03-25 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
2023-03-25 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.

Living with Metastatic Cancer Support Group Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-03-25 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.

CANCELLED Coping with Metastatic Cancer: Moving from Loneliness Towards Solitude Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Loneliness is a state, marked by a sense of isolation. Solitude, on the other hand, can be a positive, generative state, that allows for personal reflection, growth, and enjoyment. Using mindfulness, writing exercise and images, we will explore ways to shift from loneliness to solitude during and after your experience with metastatic 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.

Cancer Prevention through Nutrition Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-03-24 12:30 - 14:00 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
What you eat is a key component in cancer prevention and survival. In this presentation, certified nutritionist, Ami Karnosh, will discuss how to make sustainable, budget-conscious changes to your diet without sacrificing taste.
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
2023-03-23 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.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center – Proton Prostate Cancer Support Group
2023-03-22 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.

New Treatment Protocol for PSA Recurrence After External Beam Radiation Therapy Sponsored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center – Proton Therapy
2023-03-22 17:30 - 18:30 | [ONLINE] Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Proton Therapy
Learn about new treatment protocols for PSA recurrence.
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
2023-03-22 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.

Coping with Cancer: Managing Uncertainty Sponsored by EvergreenHealth
2023-03-21 18:30 - 19:30 | [ONLINE] EvergreenHealth
Through lecture & discussion, join us to learn new tools resources at our disposal for facing uncertainty in our lives.
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.

Mindfulness Meditation with the R.A.I.N Technique Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center
2023-03-21 17:30 - 18:30 | [ONLINE] Overlake Medical Center
Everyone experiences challenging emotional states. We don’t always know how to manage these big feelings. R.A.I.N is a is a practice of maintaining awareness of your thoughts and feelings, without judgement. We will practice this simple and profound tool together.
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.

Caregiver Support Group Sponsored by Cancer Lifeline
2023-03-21 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.

Preparing for your Appointment: Getting the Most out of your Time with your Treatment Team Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2023-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | [ONLINE] Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Learn strategies to best communicate your needs, questions and concerns with your healthcare team so you can get the most out of your appointment.
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.
