Calendar

Jun
5
Tue
Gastrointestinal CWG @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1048
Jun 5 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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Clinical Leader, Fa Chyi Lee, MD
Basic Science Leader, Ashwani Rajput, MD

Anchorage, AK: Gynecologic Cancer Support Group @ Providence Health Park Building Conference Room 2401
Jun 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

A vital piece of the Let Every Woman Support Group Know – Alaska mission is providing support for women diagnosed with gynecologic cancer.  Let Every Woman Know has launched a regular support group- free of charge, facilitated by a licensed mental health clinician and offered in a drop-in format. This support group is open to women in all stages of diagnosis and treatment and offers a forum to meet women on similar journeys. This group will be held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 12-1:30pm at the Providence Health Park Building Conference Room 2401 at 3851 Piper Street, Anchorage, AK 99508.

Anchorage, AK: Prostate Support Group Monthly Meeting @ Providence Cancer Center, Robert Pulliam Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Jun 5 @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Join Anchorage’s prostate and support group in sharing, asking questions or just listening. It’s a great time to get to know one another and spend some time with those that probably know a thing or two about what you are going through.

First Tuesday @ 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Robert Pulliam Conference Room, 2nd Floor

Providence Cancer Center (next to elevators), Tower U, 3851 Piper Street

Jun
6
Wed
Anchorage, AK: Weekly Coffee @ Barnes & Noble
Jun 6 @ 2:00 pm

Stop by and tell us what’s on your mind or just enjoy a sip or two with friends.  The coffee is on USTOO!  Look for our sign on a table.

Every Wednesday @ 10 am,

Barnes & Noble Cafe

Newly diagnosed and can’t make it?  Call Dave Jaeger at 333-8624 to set up another time.

Jun
7
Thu
Caregivers Journaling Support Group @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1604
Jun 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

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A journaling support group for family and friends of cancer patients. Discover the healing power of writing to express thoughts and feelings. No prior writing experience needed; spelling and grammar do not matter. This group is offered in partnership with Cancer Support Now.

Jun
8
Fri
Head and Neck CWG @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Boardroom
Jun 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.

Jun
11
Mon
Survivors Writing Together @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1048
Jun 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.

Jun
12
Tue
Breast Protocol Development SubGroup @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Boardroom
Jun 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
Meditation and Relaxation Group @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - 3rd Floor Meditation Room
Jun 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.

Jun
13
Wed
Mission Nutrition @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1604
Jun 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.