Minnesota Oncology has a team of oncology social workers in the Twin Cities metro area that can help with a variety of resources for cancer patients, survivors and their families.
Upcoming Community Events and Programs:
2024 Midwest Lung Cancer Patient Summit
On Saturday, September 28th, A Breath of Hope will be having their 2024 Midwest Lung Cancer Patient Summit from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM at the Minneapolis Sheraton West Hotel.
Below is a link to the event and registration is now OPEN:
https://abreathofhope.org/event/2024-midwest-lung-cancer-summit/
It is a full day, dedicated to the valued members of our patient, survivor and caregiver community that provides the following:
- Keynotes and breakout sessions on a wide variety of topics relating to lung cancer.
- Tools and patient services to help navigate through a lung cancer journey.
- Access to lung cancer experts.
- Massages, meals and networking opportunities with other lung cancer patients.
- And so much more...
Please join us for this very important event.
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New HOW DO I? Videos
We just launched brand new videos on all things insurance!
In our HOW DO I? short video series, cancer survivors and experts guide you through issues that you may face after a cancer diagnosis. Topics cover mental health, nutrition, personal care, survivorship, and brand new videos on insurance!
Check out these latest videos, below, which will teach you about the basics of insurance in the U.S., the different types of insurance, eligibility, how to find the right plan for you, and what to do if you lose coverage. M PT
Triage Cancer® Conferences
Triage Cancer Conference Registration | Online
Friday & Saturday, October 25 & 26, 2024
Free to Attend
8am-2:30pm PT | 10am-4:30pm CT | 11am-5:30pm ET
(Attendees are asked to log on 10 minutes prior to the start time)
View the Triage Cancer Conferences Flyer
Balancing Work & Cancer Webinar Series
Virtual
There are only four sessions left of 2024's Balancing Work & Cancer Webinar Series, don't miss out on these critical conversations! You can also view past webinars on our video archive.
Upcoming Webinars include:
Communicating Effectively - September 11, 6 PM ET/3 PM PT
Setting Boundaries - October 9th, 6 PM ET/3 PM PT
Balancing Work & Caregiving - November 6th, 6 PM ET/3 PM PT
Self-Care: Practical Approaches at Work & Beyond - December 4th, 1 PM ET/10 AM PT
Serie: Balancear el trabajo y el cáncer
Virtual
This interactive virtual (and accessible via phone) program, conducted fully in Spanish, will explore the complexities of balancing work and cancer across varied sessions. Please register to attend and/or share with your Spanish-speaking patients and colleagues!
Este programa interactivo virtual (accesible también por teléfono), llevado a cabo completamente en español, explorará las complejidades de equilibrar el trabajo y el cáncer a través de diversas sesiones.
Upcoming Webinars Include:
9/24: Balancing Work and Cancer Webinar
10/15: Ask the Experts with Victoria Blinder, MD - Oncologist
11/5: Ask the Experts with Nieves Cuervo, MD - Psychiatrist
In-Service for Healthcare Professionals
Sept 17 | Virtual
Cancer and Careers' In-Service Program, in collaboration with Triage Cancer, is designed specifically for healthcare professionals (social workers, nurses, patient navigators, etc.) This interactive, comprehensive day covers important practical and legal issues that patients and survivors face around their diagnosis and employment.
West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer
Oct 19 | Virtual
CAC’s final Conference of the year is almost here! Join patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare/HR professionals and advocates to learn need-to-know information on key issues that sit at the intersection of work & cancer. Topics include balancing treatment and work, making disclosure decisions, job search, managing stress and more.
American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Oct 12
To learn more about the Making Strides of The Twin Cities or for other information, call us toll free at 1-800-227-2345. We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also contact your local American Cancer Society office using the contact information provided below Monday through Friday during standard business hours.
Maryann Malec
maryann.malec@cancer.org 651-867-4533
Mailing Address:
American Cancer Society
ATTN: Making Strides of The Twin Cities - ERRXZY
PO Box 21600
Eagan, MN 55121
We look forward to hearing from you. For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, click here
Jack's Caregiver Co. CaregiverCON 2024 | CaregiverCON
Saturday, November 2, 2024
9 am - 5 pm
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Conquer caregiving isolation and overwhelm
Being a caregiver for a friend or family member is a demanding role, often isolating and overwhelming. Like race car drivers, caregivers navigate a high-stakes track alone, facing relentless turns of responsibility and emotional strain.
Mosaic Event Venue
817 5th Avenue South, #300
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Gilda's Club Twin Cities+Hospice MN+ CLC Health Care Directive Days
November 9