Upcoming Events and Classes
Fridley Cancer Center
Support Groups and Classes
Did you know that the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute, Unity Hospital offers a free class on health care directives every month? A health care directive relays care wishes when you are unable to do so yourself. It outlines your goals, values, fears, hopes and dreams as they relate to your life and health care decisions. The interactive class answers many questions including why you would want one and when you should complete one. The class is held the 4th Monday each month from 3-4 pm.
To register or ask questions, please call 763-236-5607
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Support Groups – Coon Rapids
Did you know that every cancer patient at the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute Resource Center – Mercy Hospital has access to a free wig if needed? Wigs and head coverings are available in our Wig Room which is open during clinic hours, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary, but please check with our Resource Desk for a complimentary wig fitting.
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Cancer Survivor Wellness Program: T’ai Chi Chih for Stress Reduction and Self-care
This series of classes is intended for people whose lives have been affected by cancer. You will have the opportunity to learn new ways to enhance and support your health throughout your cancer treatment and beyond. This integrative health series will help you create personal empowerment through education and self care.
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
Location: Piper Building – Abbott Northwestern Hospital
6th Floor Classroom
Speakers: Wendy Farrar, NCTMP
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Cancer Survivor Wellness Program: Two May Classes
After Treatment – Healing Through Creativity & Spirituality
Date: May 9, 2013
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Energy Based Spring Forest Qigong
Date: May 23, 2013
Time: 3:30-5:00 PM
Location: Virginia Piper Cancer Center
Fridley Medical Center – 2nd Floor Large Conference Room
480 Osborne Road
Fridley, MN 55432
FREE to cancer patients and their caregiver.
Registration is required by calling 763-236-5607
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Journey to Wellness: Estate Planning
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2013
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM
Location: 333 Smith Ave N (JNMC Room 3610)
St Paul, MN 55102
Registration is required.
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When Someone You Love Has Cancer
A Workshop for Spouses, Significant Others, Boyfriends/Girlfriends and Partners
Featured Presenter: Brenda Hartman, LICSW
What will we discuss?
- Balancing self-care with caring for your loved one
- How to communicate & maintain/restore intimacy
- Managing feelings of guilt
- How to respond when people ask, “How are you really doing?”
…and more
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: United Hospital
333 Smith Avenue N
St Paul, MN 55102
John Nasseff Medical Center- St Luke’s Conference Room
Please RSVP to Social Worker, Lisa Thelemann, 651-251-5515, Lisa.Thelemann@usoncolog.com or to Patient Navigator, Ali Cain, 651-241-6408, Alicia.Cain@cancer.org
Look Good…Feel Better: MN Oncology Clinics
For women in cancer treatment. And in charge of their lives.
Look Good…Feel Better is a free service sponsored by The American Cancer Society, which teaches you, as a cancer patient, beauty techniques to help enhance your appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. This program is designed to help women recovering from cancer deal with the unpleasant side effects of cancer treatment such as dry skin, hair loss, etc…
To Register call 1-800-227-2345
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Freedom from Smoking
A series of 8 classes is offered 3 times a year to help individuals become smoke-free
Location: Abbott Northwestern Hospital
For dates and more information please call 612-863-1648
Genetic Support Groups
- BRCA Information Support Group
People with BRCA1 or BRAC2 mutations face complex emotional challenges and complicated medical decisions due to high cancer risks and their impact on individuals and families. This group brings people with a BRAC1 or BRAC2 genetic diagnosis together with others facing similar challenges. The group meets nine times per year. For information, please contact Anna.Leininger@usoncology.com or call 651-999-8977
- Lynch Sydrome Information & Support
People with Lynch Syndrome face unique medical challenges keeping up-to-date and managing the complexities of coordinating medical care for this genetic condition, which substantially elevates risk for colorectal, endometrial and several other cancers, and impacts close and extended family members. The purpose of this group is to bring together people facing similar challenges and to provide a group forum to discuss the latest relevant information abut Lynch Syndrome. This group meets four times per year.
For information, please contact Anna.Leininger@usoncology.com or call 651-999-8977
Save the Date!
- Living with Lynch Syndrome: An Update for Families
The 5th annual conference for individuals and families with Lynch Syndrome will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at the Minneapolis Airport Marriott.
For information, please contact Anna.Leininger@usoncology.com or call 651-999-8977
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