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:
Triage Cancer® Free Webinar Series
Triage Cancer's free educational webinar series discusses the practical and legal issues impacting people beyond diagnosis. Learn about navigating finances after a cancer diagnosis, health insurance, disability insurance, work and employment rights, advocacy, estate planning, clinical trials, and more.
Every webinar is open to the general public, including individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, advocates, and health care professionals.
Webinars are held on the Zoom platform. If you have questions about using Zoom, see our Zoom Instructions for Webinars and Meetings.
A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation
Announcing a New Survivor Program - Movement & Physical Activity
Research shows that for most people, exercise is safe and helpful before, during, and after cancer treatment. It can help improve your quality of life, and in some cases, save it. Data shows that people diagnosed with cancer who regularly exercise reduced their risk of dying from all causes by 25% compared with people who did not exercise.
A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation (ABOH) knows that lung cancer patients are living longer than ever before and therefore, have new unmet needs. One is the need for help to overcome the anxiety that accompanies a diagnosis.
ABOH introduced the first-of-its kind Experiential Survivorship Program in August to assist lung cancer patients and caregivers in living their best life. Phase 1 of this new program was Mindfulness, which is now available and includes an on-line audio companion and monthly live on-line classes.
ABOH is honored to announce phase two of the Experiential Survivorship Program: Movement & Physical Activity!
The Movement & Physical Activity Program consists of three online videos developed by local physical fitness experts that demonstrate gentle movements and exercises specifically for lung cancers to practice before, during and after treatment. Each video features a warm-up, multiple strength segments, and a cool-down segment, with variations to accommodate beginners, intermediate, and advanced participants. It is truly a program for everyone!
The key to exercising is to find the right amount of exercise to energize you and improve your health, without causing any harm or fatigue. Even small amounts of exercise can improve your outcomes. When in doubt about exercise, always ask your medical team for advice.
Simple movement and physical activity can:
- Improve your mood: Exercise can help with stress, anxiety, and depression.
- Increase your energy: Exercise can help you feel more energized and motivated.
- Help with breathing: Exercise can help with breathing problems like shortness of breath.
- Maintain your muscle mass: Exercise can help maintain muscle mass and function.
- Reduce fatigue: Exercise can help reduce fatigue, nausea, and discomfort.
- Prevent disease recurrence: Exercise can help prevent disease recurrence.
Explore our new Physical Activity Classes HERE!
The Angel Foundation
End of the Year Financial Workshop:
- Thursday, December 12th, 6:00-7:00pm
Resources Navigation Webinar in partnership with Cancer Legal Care
To learn more or to register for a workshop, please visit Angel Foundation FCC.
https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/angelfoundationfcc
Adult and Family Programs:
Upcoming Making Memories Events:
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 7:00pm
MN Timberwolves Game at the Target CenterThis event will take place on Monday, January 27, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. at Target Center (600 First Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403).
To attend, please request tickets as soon as possible. - Saturday, March 8, 2025, 8:00am
Camp Snow Angel at the St. Louis Park Recreation Center
Upcoming Education Sessions:
- Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 5:00pm
- Topic: Nutrition and Cancer at the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
The Angel Foundation contact information:
Phone:612-627-9000
https://mnangel.org/
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
Cancer Legal Care has joined forces with LaShaune P. Johnson, PhD (a three time cancer survivor and professional troublemaker) to better understand Black family breast cancer journeys.
In our ongoing efforts to support more inclusive practices in our work, we are starting a series of exploratory conversations about the relationship that medical legal partnerships such as CLC have in the lived experiences of Black families and communities.
If you are willing to lend your wisdom as a patient/survivor or a caregiver in a one-on-one conversation with Dr. Johnson, please go to cancerlegalcare.org/the-cookout/ for more information or contact Dr. Johnson directly at TheCookOut@estellalucia.com.
Regan MOVES is gentle exercise for people who need gentle exercise.
Regan MOVES is low-torque, low-impact. The goal is to help bring health and wellness to our community, especially to those whose lives have been impacted by health challenges. I would like to help people regain movement, and feel capable and positive again.
Here is a video of the "Gentle" class:
Here is a video of the "Intermediate (standing)" class: