Join Dr. Jeffrey Cilley, Medical Oncologist, to learn about oncologic and hematologic emergencies. In this program, Dr. Cilley will talk about common complications, symptoms associated with the different syndromes, as well as how your healthcare team can help you manage. Complications addressed will include: -Tumor Lysis Syndrome -Spinal Cord Compression and Brain Metastases -Hyperleukocytosis and […]
Join Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC, Clinical Manager at the Cancer Wellness Center, to learn about the emotional aspect of living with a blood cancer diagnosis. In this program, Priscilla will discuss common concerns, building a support network, and techniques to manage stress, followed by a Q + A. Presented by Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC The […]
Do you have questions about talking to children about a cancer diagnosis? Join us for a quick session for an opportunity to learn from our center’s Child Life Specialist. The role of a child life specialist is to assist families navigate their cancer experience. Working with kids of all ages by facilitating activities targeted at […]
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: Plant Proteins: Why are some better than others, How to use them in recipes. Please submit questions related to […]
Join Michelle, Clinical Associate, for a six-part psycho educational workshop series designed to help you learn useful tools for addressing anxiety and feel more confident in your ability to manage distress, worry and uncertainty. Each session will have a separate focus: Session 1 (October 13th): Fear of Cancer Recurrence (FCR): Understanding FCR and Exploring Ways […]
Cancer treatment often impacts a person's body image and sexual well-being in many different ways. It can also present new challenges for survivors who are in the process of dating. This personal issue can be difficult to talk about with healthcare providers, as well as with friends and family. However, we know that talking about […]
Others have learned to navigate their way through the troubled waters of grief, you can too. The Grief River ® model is a nature-inspired approach that examines each of our losses in the context of the entire lifespan. Join us to identify resources for resilience and recover hope for the journey ahead. Presented by: Thom […]
Acompañe a la Dra. Yasmin Asvat, Psicóloga Clinica en el programa de Apoyo Oncológico de Rush Cancer Center mientras habla sobre las causas de la fatiga relacionada con el cáncer y ofrece estrategias para manejar la fatiga y mejorar su calidad de vida. Luego de la presentación tendremos una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Para […]
Join us for a presentation on the relationship between blood cancers and the immune system and guidance on COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia and varicella zoster vaccinations. Please note that although this program will apply broadly to all types of blood cancers, it will also include some Multiple Myeloma-specific information. Presented by Kimberly A. Gibbs RN, BSN, […]
Have you gone through chemotherapy, expecting to go through it, or know someone else who has? Join us in learning about ‘chemo-brain’, a commonly occurring side effect of chemotherapy that presents itself through cognitive impairment, attention and concentration difficulties, and new problems with memory. This two-part program led by graduate intern, Mark Livshots will cover […]
