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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS (continued)
STANFORD CANCER CENTER
Art for Health I In the Infusion Treatment Area, engage in simple art projects that will Living Strong, Living Well I A program for adult cancer survivors who have become
alleviate your wait, keep your hands busy and help you unleash your creative spirit de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. Designed to
during chemotherapy. build muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability.
Bay Area Multiple Myeloma Support Group I A support group designed to facilitate Look Good...Feel Better I An American Cancer Society program that teaches beauty
exchange of information between people living with Multiple Myeloma. techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the Stanford Supportive Care Program
appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
Brain Tumor Support Group I Come share your story, get important medical updates,
and learn about coping with symptoms and psychological changes. This group is for Managing & Understanding Your Chemotherapy I This class will help patients
patients and families. understand the potential side effects of the drugs they are receiving and learn techniques Cancer Concierge Services
that will ensure an effective and manageable chemotherapy experience.
Caregivers Workshop I
A skills-based class designed to provide support, education
and resource materials to caregivers. NIA Exercise I A dynamic workout program that uses movements, free expression, Calendar JanuaryJune 2008
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and the senses to experientially create fitness and wellness.
Colorectal Support Group I A monthly meeting for everyone currently undergoing
treatment and those who have been treated for colorectal cancer. Open to both patients Northern California Amyloidosis Support Group I Join us for a supportive
and caregivers. environment to share experiences, concerns, and knowledge of Amyloidosis. Open to
patients, caregivers, family, and friends.
Daily Spiritual Practices to Sustain You I In this workshop, you will learn how to
cultivate gratitude, compassion and forgiveness, three emotional and spiritual states Nutrition Consultations I Are you getting enough nutrients? How can you manage The Supportive Care Program is a FREE service that is a bridge
that can support you through life's hardships. side effects from chemotherapy? Our dietician can help you with the answers.
between standard medical care and all aspects of healing. Our
Expressive Imagery & Art for Health & Healing I Join us in the fun process of Nutrition Visits: Radiation Oncology I Nutrition tips on symptom management, weight
exploring your imagination and creativity through imagery and art. Participants will gain/loss, diet, foods and recipes available to patients.
mission is to complement cancer therapy by: strengthening the
learn techniques that alleviate stress and support healing. body, educating the mind and nurturing hope and courage, while
Ongoing Breast Cancer Support/Renewal & Recovery I A resource for women
Gaining & Regaining Balance I In this class, you will explore strategies for gaining diagnosed with early stage breast cancer; a place to continue the dialogue about the remaining accessible to all patients regardless of economic level.
and regaining the equilibrium you need to support your healing and thriving. changes breast cancer has brought to their lives.
Group Support I Our weekly support group is open to all persons living with cancer Pilates I An exercise program focused on core stability that incorporates strength training,
regardless of stage of treatment or recovery. balance, and flowing movements. Small group sessions with Pilates apparatus and mats. Our program provides a framework for cancer care that includes
Gynecological Cancer Support I A resource for both newly diagnosed and women Restorative Yoga I Restful postures using supportive props are designed to cleanse, the full spectrum of physical, psychosocial and spiritual support.
living with ongoing treatment management issues. nourish, and renew the body, mind, and spirit.
This team approach empowers patients, family and friends by
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group I This group will provide information and Writing Through Cancer I A monthly 3-hour writing workshop focused on therapeutic
providing the opportunity to select integrative therapies to
support to those newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or recovering from treatment. writing for cancer patients followed by weekly web-based writing exercises and dialogue
Family members are welcome. facilitated by the leader. address individual needs.
Healing Partners I A community-service program that pairs women diagnosed with Young Adult Support Group I This monthly group for Young Adults (18-30) will
breast cancer with Healing Touch volunteers who provide ongoing sessions for six months. allow for group support, topic discussion, and sharing of concerns: newly diagnosed,
undergoing treatment, or recovering from treatment from any cancer diagnosis. The classes and services listed in this schedule are FREE
Healing Touch I A gentle, non-invasive form of energy work that is used to manage
the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment; fatigue, nausea, loss of 15-Minute Chair Massage I Chair Massage is offered to patients, their family and and open to current and former cancer patients, their family
appetite, pain, muscle stiffness, and lymphedema. support to relieve stress and reduce pain and anxiety while waiting for medical treatment. members and caregivers.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Family Support Group I Open to patients with leukemia,
lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, myeloma or myelodysplastic syndromes and their family and
friends. Before attending first group meeting, call Suzanne Lambert RN: 650.725.7055 STANFORD CANCER CENTER 1207
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
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Look Good...Feel Better (M1) Group Support Ongoing Breast Cancer Support (M2) Managing & Understanding Your Chemotherapy (M3)
12:302:30pm *CC2105 34:30pm Ongoing group. 56:30pm 78:30pm *CC2103/CC2105
MONDAY
Open to all. *CC2104
Brain Tumor Support Group (M4) 7:309pm *CC2103
Restorative Yoga 1:152:30pm
JANUARYJUNE 2008
Avalon Yoga Center Healing Touch 5:308:30pm Call for appt. (650) 723-4268
370 California Ave., Palo Alto Center for Integrative Medicine, 1101 Welch Rd. Bldg. A, Suite 6
15-Minute Chair Massage 9am1pm Clinics AF Head & Neck Cancer Support Group (M6)
45:30pm *CC2103
TUESDAY
Expressive Imagery & Art (M5) Leukemia & Lymphoma Family Support Group (M7)
11:30am1:30pm *CC2103 6:308pm Stanford Hospital, 300 Pasteur, F-Ground
Nutrition Visits During MD Appts. 9am4pm Clinics AF Young Adult Support Group (M8)
6:308pm *CC2105
Nutrition Consultations 9am4pm Call for appt. (650) 723-4268 Colorectal Support Group (M10) 6:308:30pm *CC2103
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WEDNESDAY
SUPPORTIVE CARE PROGRAM CALENDAR
NIA Exercise 121:15pm Writing Through Cancer (M9) 25pm *CC2105
Vivre Fitness, 611 Emerson St., Palo Alto
Art for Health 10am1pm 2nd Floor Infusion Treatment Area Restorative Yoga 1:152:30pm Avalon Yoga Center, 370 California Ave., Palo Alto
15-Minute Chair Massage 9am5pm Clinics AF Pilates 11am12noon Lift Fitness, 284 San Antonio Rd., Mtn. View. Call to register (650) 723-4268
Nutrition Consultations 9amNoon Nutrition Visits: Radiation Oncology
THURSDAY
Call for appt. (650) 723-4268 12:304:30pm
Managing & Understanding Your Chemotherapy
1:303pm *CC2103/CC2105
15-Minute Chair Massage Gynecological Cancer Support (M11) Healing Touch 5:308:30pm Call for appt. (650) 723-4268
9am1pm Clinics AF 11am12:30pm *CC2105 Center for Integrative Medicine, 1101 Welch Rd. Bldg. A, Suite 6
NIA Exercise 121:15pm
Vivre Fitness, 611 Emerson St., Palo Alto
FRIDAY
Pilates 12pm Lift Fitness, 284 San Antonio Rd., Mtn. View. Call to register (650) 723-4268
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Unless otherwise noted, The following workshops are available on a limited basis. 1 Meeting every other month: Jan. 14, 4 Last Monday of the month 8 3rd Tuesday of the month
all programs are held at: Please call 650.723.4268 for more information. March 17, and May 19 M
5 5 week session Jan. 8Feb. 6 M
9 1st Wednesday of the month
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Stanford Cancer Center I
Bay Area Multiple Myeloma I
Healing Partners 2 2nd Monday: 390 Cambridge Ave., PA and April 8May 6 M
10 4th Wednesday of the month
875 Blake Wilbur Drive Support Group I
Living Strong, Living Well 4th Monday: *CC2103-2104 M
6 1st Tuesday of the month M
11 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month
Stanford, CA 94305 I
Caregivers Workshop I
Northern California Amyloidosis M
3 1st & 3rd Monday of the month M
7 2nd Tuesday of the month--
650.723.4268 I
Daily Spiritual Practices to Sustain You Support Group
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call 650.725.7055 to confirm
Gaining & Regaining Balance
*CC=Conference Room