Calendar

Jul
5
Thu
Honolulu, HI: Pali Momi Cancer Support Group @ Pali Momi Conference Center
Jul 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Free support group for cancer patients, survivors of cancer and their loved ones. Facilitated by a clinical expert from Pali Momi’s care team. Members find hope, support, information and understanding.

Our Cancer Support Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Pali Momi Conference Center, located on the 1st floor.

For more information, call (808) 643-HOPE.

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

Support-flowers

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.

Jul
6
Fri
Mosaiq Navigation Course @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1048
Jul 6 @ 9:00 am – 9:45 am

This course offers the basic navigation of Mosaiq Application to include the following:

  • Setting up the Home screen
  • Adding additional tabs
  • Viewing all patient notes
  • Customizing patient chart tabs
  • Navigating schedules to include daily, weekly views.
  • Changing the dates
  • Customizing the toolbar with shortcut items.
  • Clinician worksheet navigation (Provider related)
Jul
9
Mon
Survivors Writing Together @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1048
Jul 9 @ 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.

Jul
10
Tue
Breast Protocol Development SubGroup @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Boardroom
Jul 10 @ 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
Edina, MN: Cancer Support Group Edina @ Fairview Southdale Hospital
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Every Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11 a.m.

Meditation and Relaxation Group @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - 3rd Floor Meditation Room
Jul 10 @ 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.

Jul
11
Wed
Mission Nutrition @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1604
Jul 11 @ 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.

Jul
12
Thu
The Art of the Scarf @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1604
Jul 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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Is your wig hot, itchy, painful, or all three? Do you want to find creative, colorful ways to cover and protect your head, while helping you feel beautiful? If you have hair loss due to chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments, this class can help you learn The Art of the Scarf.

In this class, we will cover:

  • how to select the right size, shape and color of scarf
  • multiple ways to wrap, twist and tie scarves
  • looks for day and evening

The workshop is open to all patients, survivors with long-term hair loss, and caregivers. It is offered free of charge.

Please bring a scarf or two of your own to practice with. Class size is limited to eight participants. Call Eileen to reserve your space at 925-1114.

Eileen Bilynsky is a patient navigator with the American Cancer Society. She has helped many people manage the impact of their cancer for more than five years. In her work, Eileen has helped women find creative ways to manage the effects of hair loss with a variety of head-covering options.

Caregivers Journaling Support Group @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1604
Jul 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Support-flowers

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.