The Wellness Community-Calendar of Events

Global Event Calendar

Kidney Cancer Patient Education Online Series: Surgical Management

Join us for a Webinar on Wednesday, July 8, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. EDT

Join the Kidney Cancer Association, Oncology Nursing Society, and The Wellness Community for an online, patient education session, focusing on surgical managment of kidney cancer. The session will begin with a 35-minute presentation by Laura Wood, RN, MSN, OCN, from the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center. Afterwards, there will be approximately 25 minutes for questions and answers.

Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/300313610

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Coping with the Cost of Care

In the wake of the current recession, TWC is launching a national comprehensive education program entitled Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Coping with the Cost of Care. Addressing the psychological impact of coping with cancer, learning to navigate insurance and financial systems and, often, incurring debt for the first time, this national program aims to streamline the crucial resources available to people in treatment for cancer. Included in the program are both a workshop and booklet that will give patients and their families a practical guide to help them navigate the numerous and complex challenges of managing the cost of cancer care.

You will learn about:

health insurance issues including appeals
options for obtaining prescription medications
employment concerns
all types of disability insurance including Social Security Disability
other potential sources of financial support and income

Please check the following list for a program near you. To learn more about our centers simply click on the name below or visit our Worldwide Locations section of the site.

California
The Wellness Community-San Francisco/East Bay
June 27

The Wellness Community-Foothills
September 16

District of Columbia
The Wellness Community-Greater Washington, DC
November 14

Indiana
The Wellness Community-Central Indiana
December 2

Missouri
The Wellness Community-Greater St. Louis
September 22
November 13
December 3

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Cancer Transitions - Moving Beyond Treatment

Cancer Transitions - Moving Beyond Treatment (PDF file) is a partnership program of the Wellness Community and the Lance Armstrong Foundation. This special six-week workshop is designed to help cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. Attendees must be within 24 months of having finished cancer treatment. Expert panelists will discuss important topics such as: exercise tailored to each participant's abilities; training in relaxation and stress management; specialized nutrition for people after cancer treatment; the need for continued emotional and social support; the medical effects of cancer treatment; and long term medical management. The course provides the information, skills and tools to address the following topics:

Session 1: Get Back to Wellness: Take Control of Your Survivorship
Session 2: Exercise for Wellness: Customized Exercise
Session 3: Emotional Health and Well-Being: From Patient to Survivor
Session 4: Nutrition Beyond Cancer
Session 5: Medical Management Beyond Cancer: What You Need to Know
Session 6: Life Beyond Cancer

The program is being run throughout the country this spring and the locations are listed below.

Please check back for program dates.

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Frankly Speaking About Colorectal Cancer

Frankly Speaking About Colorectal Cancer is a new, national patient education program developed by The Wellness Community and the Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C3). The program provides support, education and hope to people affected by colorectal cancer and their loved ones. In the workshop and companion booklet, you will learn about the most current colorectal treatments, symptom/side-effect management strategies, the social and emotional challenges of the diagnosis and survivorship issues specific to people with colorectal cancer. The purpose of this program is to give you the tools and confidence you need to be able to discuss colorectal cancer with your healthcare providers as well as friends and family so you can get the care you need and deserve.

Although this program is free, registration might be required. Please check with your local center.

Please check the following list for a program near you. To learn more about our centers simply click on the name below or visit our Worldwide Locations section of the site.

California
The Wellness Community-Valley/Ventura
November 7

Indiana
The Wellness Community-Central Indiana
July 28

Missouri
The Wellness Community-Greater St. Louis
September 22

Pennsylvania
The Wellness Community-Greater Lehigh Valley
June 25

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Frankly Speaking About Advanced Breast Cancer

This program will focus on the needs of women newly diagnosed with advanced (metastatic) breast cancer, and also includes information relevant to women living with metastatic breast cancer. Clear, comprehensive and unbiased information is provided on the latest treatments, side effect management and survivorship issues and concerns for women newly diagnosed with metastatic disease, in order to empower them to be active participants in their cancer journey. The Wellness Community's Patient Active approach is used as a framework for partnering with a patient's healthcare team to make critical long-term decisions about treatment and quality of life. This program is provided through an unrestricted educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline Oncology, AstraZeneca and Abraxis.

Although this program is free, registration might be required. Please check with your local center.

Please check the following list for a program near you. To learn more about our centers simply click on the name below or visit our Worldwide Locations section of the site.

California
The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles
July 14

The Wellness Community-Valley/Ventura
September 24

District of Columbia
The Wellness Community-Greater Washington, DC
October 15

Georgia
The Wellness Community-Atlanta
September 16

Missouri
The Wellness Community-Greater St. Louis
September 3

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Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer

This program includes an educational workshop and a comprehensive kit designed to explore the most current clinical and psychosocial information available in cancer treatment. Expert workshop presenters will plainly describe the many innovative treatments in practice and in development, and also provide strategies for managing side effects. State-of-the-art empowerment and stress reduction techniques that help participants build and optimize a trusting partnership with their healthcare team will also be discussed. This program is provided through an unrestricted educational grant from Genentech.

Although this program is free, registration might be required. Please check with your local center.

Please check the following list for a program near you. To learn more about our centers simply click on the name below or visit our Worldwide Locations section of the site.

California.
The Wellness Community-Valley/Ventura
August 27

Missouri
The Wellness Community-Greater St. Louis
November 4

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The Patient Active Guide to Living with Ovarian Cancer

This program will provide valuable information and support for women who will be living with ovarian cancer for many years, as a chronic disease that requires proactive decision-making about the sequencing of specific chemotherapeutic regimens and their side effects. The goal for this information is to provide women with tools for optimal results and improvements in the quality of their life. The Wellness Community's Patient Active approach is used as a framework for partnering with the physician in making these critical long-term decisions. This program is provided through an unrestricted educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline Oncology.

Although this program is free, registration might be required. Please check with your local center.

Please check the following list for a program near you. To learn more about our centers simply click on the name below or visit our Worldwide Locations section of the site.

Please check back for program dates.

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Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer: Stepping Back to Take a Closer Look

This program includes an educational workshop and a comprehensive patient education booklet that provide information on state-of-the-art treatment options as well as many of the issues, concerns and questions people with lung cancer might have after a diagnosis. Leading experts in oncology will present on diagnosis, staging, and various treatment options. Information will also be presented on various side effects of cancer treatment and ways to manage them and improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. This program serves to empower people affected by lung cancer to take a more active role in treatment decisions and their well-being. This program is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Astra Zeneca, GlaxoSmithKline Oncology, and Lilly.

Although this program is free, registration might be required. Please check with your local center.

Please check the following list for a program near you. To learn more about our centers simply click on the name below or visit our Worldwide Locations section of the site.

Please check back for program dates.

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Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment Workshops

These two-hour workshops will provide valuable information about symptom/side effect prevention and treatment strategies from a medical perspective. Additional information and support will be offered to help survivors manage the psychological effects of a cancer diagnosis. These workshops are made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Amgen, in conjunction with the Breakaway from Cancer campaign.

Although this program is free, registration might be required. Please check with your local center.

Please check the following list for a program near you. To learn more about our centers simply click on the name below or visit our Worldwide Locations section of the site.