This valuable, affordable, expert-led virtual education series supports whole-person wellness throughout the cancer survivorship journey.
EASE Cancer Foundation has been supporting survivors in our community since 2006. Our in-person workshops and rehab programs are on hold as we all take Covid-19 precautions; our intention is to bring people together online and provide education and connection opportunities virtually. Participants will have the option to join us in realtime or watch recordings at a later date. Each lecture will be recorded and available through April 2021. Please join us!
We kicked off the series with a timely free offering, which you can watch right now:
Stressed Out:
The science and practice of stress management for cancer survivors
Bonnie McGregor, PhD
As if being a cancer survivor and living through a pandemic wasn’t enough, now we're navigating the holidays! Stress management, anyone? Dr. Bonnie McGregor, PhD discusses proven techniques for managing stress during the holidays and every day. Dr. McGregor has been working with cancer survivors and conducting research on how stress management can improve not only mood and quality of life but also health and immune function among cancer survivors.
Lecture Series Details
Saturday, January 9 at 10am PST
Benefits of Exercise & Cognitive Functioning
Tim Burnham, PhD
Explores the relationships of exercise on fatigue, stress, and provides tips to improve memory and promote neuroplasticity.
Saturday, January 23 at 10am PST
Nutrition for Life
Chandra Villano, ND
Dr. Villano discusses cancer-fighting foods, anti-inflammatory whole food nutrition, and healthy options for cancer survivors.
Saturday, February 6 at 10am PST
Health Promotion: Sleep & Stress
Katie Kemble, DNP, FNP-C, AOCNP, ARNP, FAANP
Looks at the relationships between sleep, stress, and fatigue and provides strategies for practicing good sleep hygiene and stress management.
Saturday, February 20 at 10am PST
Plan for the Future – Live Now!
Ginny Heinitz, BSN, RN, CHPN
Addresses a palliative care approach to focus on the whole person, communicating physical, emotional, spiritual, and advanced planning concerns and preferences, enabling you to live for today.
Saturday, March 6 at 10am PST
New Frontiers with Immunotherapy
Pat Vetter, PharmD
Immunotherapy is treatment that uses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer. Learn when and why these agents are used and common side effects of treatment.
Saturday, March 20 at 10am PST
Yoga and Lymphatic Massage
Tamara Wells, OT
Yoga targets joints to relieve stiffness and enhances mobility. Yoga, combined with manual lymphatic massage, facilitates lymphatic function and reduces the physical effects of stress on your body and mind.
Saturday, April 3 at 10am PST
Physical Wellbeing & Symptom Management
Maggie Ellings, DNP
Explore strategies to manage fatigue, hormonal disturbances, neuropathy, osteoporosis, body image, and sexual health.
Saturday, April 17 at 10am PST
Humor, Coping, and Creative Experiences
Alison Osius, MA
These are themes in this fun and inspirational creative writing experience. No writing experience required.