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Workshop Locations:
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Cancer Resource Room
Yawkey Outpatient Center, 8th Floor, Ste 8C
unless otherwise noted.

    

For information:
HOPES Program - 617-724-6737
Cancer Resource Room - 617-724-1822



September 2008

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY


1
Chemotherapy
Yoga-Breast
Yoga


2
Art & Healing
Parenting with Cancer
Prostate Cancer Support Group - Proton Beam

3
Lung & Throad Cancer Group
Nutrition
Relaxation Through Mediation
Qigong



4
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Clinical Trials
Yoga

5


MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Brain Tumor Support Group
Health Care Proxies
Yoga-Breast
Yoga

9
Chemotherapy
Fathers Dealing with Cancer
Prostate Cancer Support Group - Proton Beam
Writing to Heal By

10
Family and Friends Support Group
Managing Stress
Qigong
Prostate Group
Radiology

 

 

11
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Knitting
Spiritual Well Being
Yoga
Young Adults Group

12



MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

15
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Chemotherapy


16
Art & Healing
Head & Neck Group
Parenting with Cancer
Prostate Cancer Support Group - Proton Beam
SPOHNC


17
Complementary Therapies
Lung & Esophageal Cancer Group
Lymphedema: Basics and Management
Nutrition
Qigong

 

18
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Radiation Therapy
Knitting
Planning for Exercise

19

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

22
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Brain Tumor Support Group
Chemotherapy

23
Acupuncture
Cancer Pain
Look Good/Feel Better
Moving Forward After Treatment
Prostate Cancer Support Group - Proton Beam

24
Blood Counts
Family and Friends Support Group
Relaxation Through Mediation
Qigong

25
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Caring for Yourself
Knitting
Young Adults Group



26
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

29
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Chemotherapy
Yoga-Breast
Yoga

30
Art & Healing
Parenting with Cancer









 

October 2008
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY








1
Nutrition
Lung & Esophageal Cancer Group
Relaxation Through Mediation
Qigong

2
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Fatigue
Knitting
Yoga

3

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

6
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Chemotherapy
Yoga-Breast
Yoga

7
Parenting with Cancer
Prostate Cancer Support Group - Proton Beam


8
Family and Friends Support Group
Managing Stress
Qigong
Radiology

9
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Knitting
Spiritual Well Being
Yoga

10



MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

13


14
Art & Healing
Fathers Dealing with Cancer
Prostate Cancer Support Group - Proton Beam
SPOHNC

15
Complementary Therapies
Lymphedema: Basics and Management
Lung & Esophageal Cancer Group
Nutrition
Prostate Group
Qigong

16
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Knitting
Planning for Exercise
Radiation Therapy
Yoga

17

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

20
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Chemotherapy
Yoga-Breast
Yoga

21
Acupuncture
Head & Neck Group
Look Good/Feel Better
Prostate Cancer Support Group - Proton Beam

22
Blood Counts
Family and Friends Support Group
Relaxation Through Mediation
Qigong

23
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Caring for Yourself
Clinical Trials
Knitting
Yoga



24
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

27
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Brain Tumor Support Group
Chemotherapy
Yoga-Breast
Yoga

28
Art & Healing
Parenting with Cancer
Prostate Cancer Support Group - Proton Beam



29
Moving Forward After Treatment
Qigong

30
Bone Marrow Transplant Group
Knitting
Spiritual Well Being
Yoga

31

 



Tuesdays,
1-2 pm
Sept. 2, 16, 30
Oct. 14, 28

Art and Healing
Experience how creating art can help reduce the stress of living with cancer. Led by and Stefanie Sordillo-Ryan, Expressive Arts Therapist.

Mondays,
10 -11:15 am
Sept. 78 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
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Thursdays,
2 - 3:15 pm
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25
Oct. 2, 9, 23, 30
Bone Marrow Transplant
Learn from staff and talk with others who have walked this road.
Cox Bldg, 1st Floor, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

Wednesday,
1-2 pm
Sept. 24
Oct. 22

Blood Counts...What You Should Know
Learn about your blood counts: what blood cells are, what they do, and what you can do if they lower during treatment. Led by Cancer Center Nurses.

Mondays,
12-1:30 pm
Sept. 8, 22
Oct. 27

Brain Tumor Support Group
A support and educational session for patients with brain tumors and their loved ones.
No sign-up needed.
Yawkey Outpatient Center, Rm 10650.
Contact
: Michele Lucas, Oncology Social Worker at 617-726-1061

Wednesdays,
1-2 pm 
Now Forming

Breast Cancer Support Group
Individuals & family members offer friendship & support through the cancer experience. Give and receive hope & inspiration. Pre-registration & interview needed.
Contact
: Corinne Holbrook, 617-724-3956

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Thursday,
12 - 1 pm
Oct. 2
Cancer-Related Fatigue
Learn about cancer-related fatigue (a tired feeling that does not go away or a total lack of energy) and ways to mange it. Led by Ilana Braun, Psychiatrist.
Tuesday
12 - 1pm
Sept. 23
Cancer Pain
Learn about cancer pain, other physicial effects and the steps you can take to ehlp yourself feel better. Led by Paul Arnstein, Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Mondays,
3 - 4 pm
TBA
Caregivers Support Group
Contact: Amy Corveleyn 617-724-5258.
No sign-up needed.

Thursdays,
12-1 pm
Sept. 25
Oct. 23

Caring For Yourself
Learn how to use self-care massage techniques to manage stress/anxiety and decrease muscle tension. Led by Licensed Massage Therapist.

Mondays,
1-2 pm
Sept. 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27

Tuesdays,
12 -1 pm
Sept. 9
Oct. 14

Chemotherapy...What You Should Know
Learn about the basics of chemotherapy and get tips for dealing with some of its side effects. Led by Oncology Pharmacists and Nurses.

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Wednesdays,
1 -2 pm
Sept. 17
Oct. 15

Complementary Therapies...What You Should Know
Learn about complementary therapies like acupuncture, massage and meditation that can ehlp improve your overall wellness and help you manage symptoms and side effects. Led by Katie Binda and Loren Winters, Oncology Social Workers.

Tuesdays,
1 - 2:30 pm
Sept. 10, 24
Oct. 8, 22

Family and Friends of Cancer Patients Support Group
Contact: Anne Sunshine, Clinical Social Worker, 617- 726-2743
No sign-up needed.
Yawkey Bldg, 4th Floor, Rm 4810

Tuesdays,
11 am - 12 pm
Sept. 9
Oct. 14

Fathers Dealing with Cancer
A time for fathers to talk about parenting with cancer.
Led by Steve Durant and Cynthia Moore, Child Psychologists.

Wednesdays
10-11 am
Sept. 3, 17
Oct. 1, 15
Fighting Cancer With Your Fork
Meet with the Cancer Center nutritionists and learn how eating well can make you feel better.
Led by Oncology Nutritionists

Tuesdays,
1 - 2:30 pm
TBD

Gastrointestinal Cancer Support Group
(includes colon, gastric, & liver) For Patients in Active Treatment.
Contact: Stacy Chandler, Oncology Social Worker 617-724-5828
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Mondays,
10:30 am -12:30 pm
Sept. 8, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27

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Thursdays,
11 am - 12 pm
Sept. 4, 11
Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Gentle Yoga
Come and try this easy form of exercise that uses mild stretching and healthy breathing. Led by Luba Zagachin, Yoga Instructor.

Monday,
1-2 pm
Sept 8
Health Care Proxies ...How To Get Started
Learn About a Health Care Proxy and other steps you can take to make your health care choices known in the event you become unable to make or express your preferences in the future.
Lead by Lorraine Drapek and Loren Winters, Oncology Nurse and Katrina Scott, Oncology Chaplain.
Tuesdays,
12 -1 pm
Sept. 16
Oct. 21
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group for Women
Pre-registration needed.
Contact: Amy Corveleyn, Oncology Social Worker 617-724-5258.
Wang Bldg, 1st Floor, Social Services Dept.

Thursdays,
12-1 pm
Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Knitting Hour
Drop in and relax with fellow knitters. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own knitting or we have yarn. Free and open to our patients, families, and staff. Led by Cancer Center Staff.
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Tuesdays,
3-4 pm
Sept. 23
Oct. 121

Learn About Acupuncture
Learn about acupuncture and how it can help reduce stress and relieve symptoms and side effects. Led by Licensed Acupuncturist

Wednesdays,
12-1 pm
Sept. 19
Oct. 8

Learning to Manage Stress
Come and try some simple breathing and meditation exercises to help you deal with the stress of living with cancer. Led by Katie Binda, Oncology Social Worker.

Tuesday,
1-2 pm
Sept. 23

Wednesday,
12-1 pm
Oct. 129

Living with Cancer...Moving Forward After Treatment
Discuss issues and concerns around the completion of cancer treatment, including helpful resources for this transition. Led by Social Workers.

Tuesdays,
10 am -12 pm
Sept. 23
Oct. 21

Look Good, Feel Better
Learn tips for caring for your skin during cancer treatment and how to manage hair loss. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Sign-up needed.
Contact: Images Boutique, 617-726-3211

Wednesdays,
1-2:30 pm
Sept. 3, 17
Oct. 1, 15

Lung & Esophageal Cancer Group
A support group for people with lung cancer. The group provides patients with an opportunity to gain support, share information, and learn how others cope with lung cancer. No sign up needed.
Led by Mary Susan Convery 617-726-1045.
Location: Yawkey Blgd, 10th Floor, Room 10650

Wednesdays,
12-1 pm
Sept. 17
Oct. 215

Lymphedema: Basics and Management
Learn about lymphedema and ways to manage it, with a focus on the benefits of healthy exercise. Led by Occupational Therapists.
Tuesdays,
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Now Forming
Melanoma Support Group
Thursdays,
12- 1 pm
Now Forming
Men Who Care for Women with Cancer
Sponsored in part by Men with Heart. No sign-up needed.
Contact: Catherine Carlo, 617-724-3956.
Tuesdays,
3-4:30 pm
Now Forming
Pancreatic Cancer
Pre-registration needed.
Contact: Stacy Chandler, 617-724-5828.
Yawkey Outpatient Center, 2nd Floor, Satter Conference Room

Tuesdays,
11 am -12 pm
Sept. 2, 16, 30
Oct. 7, 28

Parenting with Cancer
Gain support and information about helping the children in your life cope with a parent's cancer. Led by Child Psychiatrist, Paula Rauch and Child Psychologists, Steve Durant and Cynthia Moore.
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Thursday,
12-1 pm
Sept. 18
Oct. 16

Planning to Exercise
Learn ways you can exercise during cancer treatment to help you feel better. Plus, get tips to save your energy. Led by Physical Therapists.

Wednesdays,
6-7:30 pm
Sept. 19
Oct. 15

Prostate Cancer Support Group
Support group for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Pre-registration and interview needed.

Contact
: Marilyn Brier, Oncology Social Worker 617-726-5841.

Tuesdays,
10-11 am
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28

Prostate Cancer Support Group - Proton Beam
Support group for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer. No sign-up needed.
Contact
: Marilyn Brier, Oncology Social Worker 617-726-5841.

Sunday,
3- 4 pm
TBD

Parents of Teens with Cancer
Pre-registration needed.
Contact: Heather Peach 617-643-1819 or Suzanne Rose, 617-643-1805

Wednesdays,
11 am -12 pm
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Qigong
Try this gentle exercise that combines physical movement & mediation to help you feel better. Led by Deguang He, Qigong Instructor.

Thursdays,
12-1 pm
Sept. 178
Oct. 16

Radiation Therapy...What You Should Know
Learn about the basics of radiation, your "simulation" (treatment planning), and what to expect from treatment. Led by Radiation Oncology Staff.
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Wednesdays,
1-2 pm
Sept. 10
Oct. 8

Radiology...What You Should Know
Learn about radiology tests such as MRIs, CT scans and PET scans, & how they help provide important diagnosis and treatment information. Led by Michelle Dean, Radiology Quality Assurance Manager.

Wednesdays,
12-1 pm
Sept. 3, 24
Oct. 1, 22

Relaxation Through Meditation
Experience an hour of mindfulness breathing and guided meditation to help calm and center your mind and body.
Led by Claudine Riley, Oncology Social Worker.
Thursdays,
1-2 pm
Sept. 11
Oct. 9
Spiritual Well-being
Explore ways to refresh and support your inner spirit with spiritual practices like prayer, affirmations, and labyrinth walking.
Led by Katrina Scott, Oncology Chaplain.

Tuesday,
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Setp. 16
Oct. 14

SPOHNC
Support for people with oral, head and neck cancers.
RSVP needed.
Contact: Amy Corveleyn 617-724-5258 or
Valerie Goldstein 617-731-1703.

Saturday
10:30 am - 12 pm
Sept. 20
Oct. 18

Thyroid Cancer Support Group
Contact: Jessica Jones 781-721-7799.
Location: Yawkey 2210

Thursdays,
1-2 pm
Sept. 4
Oct. 23

Treating Your Cancer Through Clinical Trials...What You Should Know
Learn about clinical trials (research studies), and how to decide if they're an option for you. Led by Research Nurses and Research Pharmacists.

Tuesdays,
1-2 pm
Sept. 9

Writing to Heal By
Lean how writing, through poetry and journaling, can help you focus your thoughts and reduce stress. Led by Stefanie Sordillo, Expressive Arts Therapist.

Mondays,
10:30 - 11:30 am
Setp. 8, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27

Yoga for Patients with Breast Cancer
An easy form of exercise that uses mild stretching and healthy breathing. Led by Luba Zagachin, Yoga Instructor. Pre-registration needed.
Contact
: HOPES Program 617-724-6737.

Thursday,
4-5 pm
Sept. 11, 25

Young Adult Cancer Support Group (ages 20-40)
Pre-registration needed.
Contact: Amy Corveleyn,Oncology Social Worker 617-724-5258.