Breast Cancer Education
Breast Cancer, Education and Support Program Open to Inland Northwest Residents
Seminars are offered in January, February, and March of 2012. Attend 1, 2, or all 3 sessions. Cost is $20 per session. Fee waived for clients of Breast Cervical and Colon Health Program and Cancer Patient Care.
Program designed to educate participants about all aspects of breast cancer. It is the only program of its kind being offered in the region. Everyone interested in learning more about breast cancer, prevention, support and prevention of recurrence is encouraged to attend.
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Session 1: Breast Cancer Introduction
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on January 14, February 11, or March 10, 2012
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Breast Education & Cancer Treatment
Teresa Ogden, MSN, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner - Cancer Care Northwest
Review risk factors, screening, follow up, breast changes, hands-on self exam techniques using breast models, diagnosis, treatment, and treatment side effect management.
Learning How to Pause: The Healing Power of Relaxation
Tess Taft, MSW, LICSW
Manager of Oncology Counseling & Stress Management Dept – Cancer Care Northwest
Manage the stress of diagnosis, treatment, or fear of recurrence and improve immune function by learning relaxation techniques designed to reduce the impact of our thoughts and fears.
Rehabilitation Concepts After Breast Cancer Surgery
Valerie Wang, BS, PT
Physical Therapist – St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute
Learn how every woman can benefit from rehabilitation after breast cancer surgery. Review exercise recommendations, precautions, and awareness of complications including lymphedema.
Same Diagnosis, Different Treatment: Who's right?
Sherri Calhoun, RN, OCN, CBPN-IC
Certified Breast Patient Navigator - Providence Regional Cancer Center
Discuss how individual beliefs and motivations affect treatment decisions. Understand the role of the cancer treatment team and how they work together to meet patient needs.
Session 2: Diet & Lifestyle Issues in Breast Cancer
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on January 21, February 18, or March 17, 2012
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Diet and Cancer Introduction
Kristina Hines, MS, CN
Oncology Nutritionist – Cancer Care Northwest
Learn how food, nutrition, and physical activity interact with cancer at a cellular level to create pro or anti-cancer effects, review current recommendations.
Impact of Diet & Lifestyle on Breast Cancer Risk
Kristina Hines, MS, CN
Oncology Nutritionist – Cancer Care Northwest
Optimize estrogen metabolism with diet and lifestyle modification to reduce risk of breast cancer.
Supplements & Special Diets Commonly Recommended for Breast Cancer
Kristina Hines, MS, CN
Oncology Nutritionist – Cancer Care Northwest
Review research to make sense of which diets and supplements have the most support, develop a customized prevention plan with appropriately-trained preventative medicine providers.
Practical Application of Diet & Lifestyle Changes
Kristina Hines, MS, CN
Oncology Nutritionist – Cancer Care Northwest
Apply diet and lifestyle changes with a personal action plan, meal plans, checklists, recipes, and tips to deal with barriers for sustainable diet and lifestyle changes.
Session 3: Breast Cancer Survivorship
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on January 28, February 25, or March 24, 2012
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Managing Lifestyle Changes: Self-Image, Sexuality, and Awareness Practices
Bobbi Hamilton, MSW, LICSW, CDP
Oncology & Stress Management Counselor – Cancer Care Northwest
Learn how to work with changing self-image and sexuality and build a better relationship with yourself using awareness practices for lasting lifestyle changes.
Lymphedema Prevention & Management
Pierrette Wing, BS, PT
Physical Therapist – St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute
Explore this common complication of breast surgery, how to prevent it, rehabilitation tips, and support resources.
Exercise for Breast Cancer Survivors
Pierrette Wing, BS, PT
Physical Therapist – St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute
Exercise safely using an exercise program recommended for breast cancer survivors.
Safe and Effective Strategies to Improve Quality of Life for Breast Cancer
Survivors
Dan Labriola, ND
Naturopathic Physician, Director of Naturopathic Services – Northwest Natural Health
Avoid potential drug-nutrient interactions during treatment, improve quality of life, manage side effects safely including chemo brain, peripheral neuropathy, and menopausal side effects.
Lunch
To keep costs low lunch will not be provided. Please bring a sack lunch or purchase food at nearby eateries.
Location and Parking
Seminars will be held at Providence Sacred Heart Auditorium, 20 W 9th Ave, Spokane, WA 99202. Parking is available in the upper level parking garage (free) across from Providence Auditorium & Madison Inn, or available street parking. Directions can also be downloaded.
Registration
Register online at www.cherspokane.org or call (509) 232-8138.
Contact Information
For more information or to register over the phone, please call 509-232-8138.
Cancer Care Northwest is proud to be the Inland Northwest’s premier, integrated cancer center offering medical, radiation, surgical, breast, endocrine and gynecologic oncology in a healing environment. Our comprehensive approach combines a team of cancer specialists, advanced treatment therapies and support services to care for the whole person.