Tuesdays
1 pm - 2 pm
Jan 6, Jan 20, Feb 3, Feb 17. |
Art and Healing
Experience how creating art can help reduce the stress of living with cancer.
Led by Stefanie Ryan, Expressive Arts Therapist.
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Mondays
1 pm - 2 pm
Jan 5, Feb 2. |
Blood Counts... What You Should Know
Learn about blood counts: what blood cells are, what they do, and what you can do if they lower during treatment.
Led by Diane Doyle and Cathleen Poliquin, Oncology Nurse Practitioners.
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Mondays
12 pm - 1:30 pm
Jan 12, Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 23. |
Brain Tumor Support Group
No sign-up needed.
Contact: Michele Lucas, Oncology Social Worker, (617) 726-1061.
Yawkey Bldg., 10th fl., room 10650.
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Fridays
12 pm - 1 pm
Jan 9, Feb 13. |
Breast Cancer Support Group
No sign-up needed.
Contact: Corinne Holbrook, Oncology Social Worker, (617) 724-3956.
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Tuesdays
4 pm - 5:30 pm
Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17, Feb 24. |
Breast Cancer Support Group--Newly Diagnosed
Pre-registration needed.
Contact: Corinne Holbrook, Oncology Social Worker, (617) 724-3956.
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Wednesdays
1 pm - 2:15 pm
Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11. |
Breast Cancer Support Group--Newly Diagnosed
Pre-registration needed.
Contact: Julie Berrett, (617) 643-2355.
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Tuesday
12 pm - 1 pm
Jan 13. |
Cancer Pain... Taking Control
Learn about cancer pain, other physical effects and the steps you can take to help yourself feel better.
Led by Paul Arnstein, Clinical Nurse Specialist.
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Thursdays
12 pm - 1 pm
Jan 22, Feb 26. |
Caring for Yourself
Learn how to use self-care techniques to manage stress/anxiety and decrease muscle tension.
Led by Michelle Economou, Massage Therapist.
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Tuesdays
10 am - 11 am
Jan 13, Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 24. |
Chemotherapy... What You Should Know
Learn about chemotherapy and get tips for dealing with some of its side effects. Led by Oncology Pharmacists and Staff.
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Tuesdays
1 pm - 2 pm
Jan 13, Feb 10. |
Complementary Therapies... What You Should Know
Learn about complementary therapies like acupuncture, massage, and meditation that can help improve your overall wellness and help you manage symptoms and side effects.
Led by Katie Binda, Oncology Social Worker.
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Tuesdays
11 am - 12 pm
Jan 13, Feb 10. |
Fathers Dealing with Cancer
A time for fathers to talk about parenting with cancer.
Led by Steve Durant, Child Psychologist.
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Wednesdays
10 am - 11 am
Jan 7, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 18. |
Fighting Cancer with Your Fork
Meet with the Cancer Center nutritionist and learn how eating well can make you feel better.
Led by Colleen Timmons, Oncology Nutritionist.
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Fridays
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27. |
Gentle Strength Training
Learn exercises that you can do at home to help reduce fatigue and increase flexibility/balance.
8 week session for Cancer Center patients.
Pre-registration needed.
Led by Janet Livingston, Certified Personal Trainer, The Clubs at Charles
River Park.
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Mondays
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Jan 12, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 23. Thursdays
11 am - 12 pm
Jan 15, Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26. |
Gentle Yoga
Try this easy form of exercise that uses mild stretching and healthy breathing.
Led by Luba Zagachin, Yoga Instructor.
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Mondays
1 pm - 2 pm
Jan 12, Feb 9. |
Health Care Proxies... How to Get Started
Learn about Health Care Proxies and other steps you can take to make your health care choices known in the event you become unable to make or express your preferences in the future.
Led by Loren Winters and Lorraine Drapek, Oncology Nurses and Katrina Scott, Oncology Chaplain. |
Thursdays
12 pm - 1 pm
Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 19. |
Knitting Hour
Drop in and relax with fellow knitters. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own knitting or we have yarn.
Led by Cancer Center Staff.
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Tuesdays
12 pm - 1 pm
Jan 27, Feb 10. |
Learn About Acupuncture
Learn about acupuncture and how it can help reduce stress and relieve symptoms and side effects.
Led by Irene Martyniuk, Licensed Acupuncturist.
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Tuesdays
12 pm - 1 pm
Jan 20, Feb 24. Wednesday
12 pm - 1 pm
Jan 7. |
Learning to Manage Stress
Learn how mind-body tools, such as deep breathing and relaxation exercises can help you cope with stress.
Led by Katie Binda, Oncology Social Worker.
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Tuesdays
10 am - 12 pm
Jan 6, Feb 17. |
Look Good, Feel Better
Learn tips for caring for your skin during cancer treatment and how to manage hair loss. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
Pre-registration needed.
Led by Kathy Gill, Images Boutique.
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Wednesdays
1 pm - 2:30 pm
Jan 7, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 18. |
Lung and Esophageal Cancer Support Group
No sign-up needed.
Contact: Mary Susan Convery, Oncology Social Worker, (617) 726-1045.
Yawkey Bldg., 10th fl., rm. 10650. |
Wednesdays
12 pm - 1 pm
Jan 21, Feb 18. |
Lymphedema: Basics and Management
Learn about lymphedema and ways to manage it, with a focus on the benefits of healthy exercise.
Led by Kathy Phillips and Andrea Bonanno, Physical Therapists.
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Fridays
12 pm - 1 pm
Feb 6, Feb 20. |
Metastatic Breast Cancer Group
Pre-registration needed.
Contact: Julie Berrett, Oncology Social Worker, (617) 643-2355.
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Tuesday
1 pm - 2 pm
Jan 27. Wednesday
12 pm - 1 pm
Feb 25. |
Moving Forward After Treatment
Discuss issues/concerns around the completion of cancer treatment, including helpful resources. Led by Marilyn Brier and Evelyn Malkin, Oncology Social Workers and
Joanne Lafrancesca and Barbara Cashavelly, Oncology Nurses. |
Thursdays
12 pm - 1 pm
Jan 15, Feb 19. |
Need Energy? Planning for Exercise
Learn ways you can exercise during cancer treatment to help you feel better. Plus, get tips to save your energy.
Led by Laura Tikonoff and Heather Markham, Physical Therapists.
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Tuesdays
11 am - 12 pm
Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 24. |
Parenting with Cancer
Gain support and information about helping the children in your life cope with a parent’s cancer. Led by Cynthia Moore and Steve Durant, Child Psychologists and Paula Rauch, Child
Psychiatrist. |
Wednesdays
6 pm - 7:30 pm
Jan 14, Feb 11. |
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Pre-registration needed.
Contact: Marilyn Brier, Oncology Social Worker, (617) 726-5841.
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Tuesdays
10 am - 11 am
Jan 6, Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17, Feb 24. |
Prostate Cancer Support Group--Proton Beam
No sign-up needed.
Contact: Marilyn Brier, Oncology Social Worker, (617) 726-5841.
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Wednesdays
11 am - 12 pm
Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25. |
Qigong
Try this gentle exercise that combines physical movement and meditation to help you feel better.
Led by Deguang He, Qigong Instructor.
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Thursdays
1 pm - 2 pm
Jan 22, Feb 19. |
Radiation Therapy... What You Should Know
Learn about radiation, your treatment planning, and what to expect from treatment.
Led by Carol Doherty and Kathleen Donahoe, Oncology Nurses.
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Tuesday
12 pm - 1 pm
Jan 6. |
Radiology... What You Should Know
Learn about radiology tests such as MRIs, CT scans and PET scans, and how they help provide important diagnosis and treatment information.
Led by Michelle Dean, Radiology Quality Assurance Manager.
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Wednesdays
12 pm - 1 pm
Jan 28, Feb 4. |
Relaxation Through Meditation
Experience an hour of mindfulness breathing and guided meditation to help calm and center your mind and body.
Led by Claudine Riley, Oncology Social Worker.
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Thursdays
10 am - 11 am
Jan 8, Feb 12. |
Spiritual Well-being
Explore ways to refresh and support your inner spirit with spiritual practices like prayer, affirmations, and labyrinth walking.
Led by Katrina Scott, Oncology Chaplain.
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Tuesdays
6 pm - 7:30 pm
Jan 20, Feb 24. |
SPOHNC (Support for People with Oral, Head, and Neck Cancers)
Pre-registration needed.
Contact: Amy Corveleyn, Oncology Social Worker, (617) 724-5258.
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Saturday
10:30 am - 12 pm
Jan 17. |
Thyroid Cancer Support Group
Pre-registration needed.
Contact: Jessica Jones, (781) 721-7799.
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Monday
1 pm - 2 pm
Jan 26.
Thursday
1 pm - 2 pm
Feb 5. |
Treating Your Cancer Through Clinical Trials
Learn about clinical trials (research studies), and how to decide if they’re an option for you.Led by Barbara Winrich, Clinical Research Associate and Tina Soloperto,
Oncology Pharmacist. |
Tuesdays
12 pm - 1 pm
Jan 20, Feb 17. |
Women's Head and Neck Surgical Group
No sign-up needed.
Contact: Amy Corveleyn, Oncology Social Worker, (617) 724-5258.
Wang Bldg., 1st fl., Social Services Department.
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Thursdays
1 pm - 2 pm
Jan 29, Feb 26. |
Writing to Heal By: Journaling
Learn how writing can help you focus your thoughts and reduce stress.
Led by Stefanie Ryan, Expressive Arts Therapist.
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Thursdays
1 pm - 2 pm
Jan 15, Feb 12. |
Writing to Heal By: Poetry
Learn how writing can help you focus your thoughts and reduce stress.
Led by Stefanie Ryan, Expressive Arts Therapist.
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Mondays
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Jan 12, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 23. |
Yoga for Patients with Breast Cancer
An easy form of exercise that uses mild stretching and healthy breathing. 8 week commitment. Group beginning November 2005.
Pre-registration needed.
Led by Luba Zagachin, Yoga Instructor.
Contact: The HOPES Program, (617) 724-6737 |
Thursdays
4 pm - 5 pm
Jan 8, Jan 22, Feb 12, Feb 26. |
Young Adults Cancer Support Group (ages 20-40)
Pre-registration needed. For patients in active treatment.
Contact: Amy Corveleyn, Oncology Social Worker, (617) 724-5258 or Corrine Holbrook (617)
724-3956.
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