Miércoles 19 de abril de 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Acompañe a Brenda Soto que nos dará una charla muy completa de cómo prevenir el cancer del seno y de los programas accesibles a mujeres en Illinois. Brenda Soto es navegadora de los programas de detección de cancer del ceno Centro de Cancer de la […]
Diet and physical activity have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer, reduce risk of recurrence, manage cancer treatment side effects and much more. Join us to learn a healthy approach to living by improving your diet, reducing alcohol consumption and increasing your physical activity. Presented by: Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology […]
Miércoles 26 de abril de 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Nuestras conversaciones mensuales "Charlas con el personal" se centran en un aspecto de la experiencia del cáncer. Nuestra sesión de abril en honor al Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minorías será organizada por Nora Barquin, LCSW y Doris Sanchez Downing. La serie estará […]
Join us as we discuss the common concerns that arise when treatment has ended, and strategies for coping with the transition to being post-treatment. Open to both survivors and their loved ones. This program is ideal for individuals who are approaching the end of treatment, as well as those who have already completed treatment. Presented […]
As cancer patients live longer, many are living with and dying from co-morbid cardiovascular diseases as major complications of intense oncologic treatments. These cardiovascular risks attributed to radiation and chemotherapy may persist up to 45 years after therapy. If recognized early as a risk and managed properly, much heart disease and its risk factors in […]
Do you have questions about diet, nutrition, or other food-related concerns? Join us for a quick session for an opportunity to learn from our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition. Our theme for this program will be: "What are Ultra Processed Foods and how can we eat less?" Please submit questions during registration below about Ultra […]
The demands of treatment for leukemia can place a nutritional burden on individuals. Eating nourishing foods provides our bodies with essential nutrients to heal and maintain a healthy weight. If you have questions about what to eat, how to address a side effect, or seeking reassurance about whether or not you are on the right […]
Join us at the Cancer Wellness Center for this program connecting parents and their school aged children to discuss the unique challenges parenting with a cancer diagnosis can bring. Led by Stephanie Aaron, LCSW and Elyssa Siegel, CCLS this evening will offer support for both parents and children. This program is intended for parents who […]
Every scan, every ache or pain - treatment may be over, but that lingering sense of anxiety remains. Fears of recurrence are a normal part of the process, but that doesn’t mean you have to sit in agony. This program will overview the emotions that can arise after treatment ends, how to manage the anxiety, […]
In this program, pelvic health specialist, Kat Nasseri, will provide an overview of pelvic floor anatomy and function, general pelvic health, and specific information on the role of Physical Therapy in recovery following pelvic cancers including those of prostate, bladder and bowel. There will be a designated Q&A session at the end of the presentation. […]
