Calendar

Nov
7
Thu
Fresno, CA: Brain Tumor Support Group @ California Cancer Center
Nov 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Family members and caregivers are encouraged to attend this support group. Each month will feature a different speaker followed by group discussion.

Nov
8
Fri
Head and Neck CWG @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Boardroom
Nov 8 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

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Clinical Leader, Andy Cowan, MD, PhD
Basic Science Leader, Michelle Ozbun, PhD

PLEASE NOTE: Times and places are subject to change.

Nov
11
Mon
Survivors Writing Together @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1048
Nov 11 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

 

A journaling support group for individuals who have a current and/or past cancer diagnosis. Discover the healing power of writing to express thoughts and feelings. No prior writing experience needed; spelling & grammar do not matter. This group is offered in partnership with Cancer Support Now.

Nov
12
Tue
Breast Protocol Development SubGroup @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Boardroom
Nov 12 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

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Location subject to change.

Dr. Ursa Brown-Glaberman, chair
Karen Gaines, admin support

  • Review and discussion of new breast cancer protocols
Washington, DC: Coping with Advanced Cancer Support Group @ Sibley Memorial Hospital
Nov 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

This semi-monthly support group is for people living with advanced or metastatic cancer. The open discussion group is facilitated by Liz Carrino-Tamasi, MSW, and Emily Sower, NP-C. For more information and to register, call Liz Carrino-Tamasi at 202-243-2274. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month

Meditation and Relaxation Group @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - 3rd Floor Meditation Room
Nov 12 @ 10:30 am – 10:50 am

A guided meditation, relaxation, and guided imagery group to help ease stress and improve coping. Open to patients, loved ones, and staff.

Nov
13
Wed
Fresno, CA: Coping with Cancer – For anyone impacted by cancer @ California Cancer Center
Nov 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

This support group is open to all cancer patients and their loved ones regardless of where they are along this journey. Talk over coffee and pastries while sharing experiences and ways to cope with all aspects of cancer  –from the emotional and physical, down to the practical.

Mission Nutrition @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1604
Nov 13 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Healthy Eating During Cancer Treatment

Feel better during your treatment by learning to maintain your weight and muscle. You may also respond to treatment better, have fewer breaks in your treatment and might even keep the cancer from coming back.
Offered by the UNM Cancer Center’s Patient & Family Services.

San Francisco, CA: General Cancer — All Stages @ UCSF Medical Center
Nov 13 @ 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm

The general cancer group is a free, ongoing, weekly group open to patients with cancer of all stages and types. Please call for more information and to register. Meets every wednesday

Seattle, WA: Living with Colorectal Cancer @ Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Nov 13 @ 7:00 pm

A networking and sharing group, for patients, caregivers, families, and friends. Everyone is welcome, regardless of where care is received. One-on-one support is also available. Call (206) 778-3532 for any questions or information.