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Addressing Bone Health with Medications and Exercise - Join oncology pharmacist, Alex Cairns, and fitness instructor, Cheryl Jenkins, to discuss how to improve bone health with bone strengthening medications and supplements, as well as weight-bearing exercises. |
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After Breast Surgery – Ways to Address Lingering Side Effects - Join Community's own physical therapists as they address ways to combat lymphedema, cording, and scar tissue mobilization after breast cancer surgery. |
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Better Sleep - We know that sleep is important to our overall health and well-being. We also know that many people struggle with getting good quality sleep. In this presentation, we will discuss some reasons we do not get quality sleep and suggestions on helping yourself address some of these barriers. |
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Body Image and Reclaiming Intimacy - Please join us and our partners at Reclaiming Intimacy to discuss the impact on body image and sexual side effects during and after cancer treatment. We will provide more insight regarding assistive devices, strategies, and coping techniques to assist you with these challenges. |
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Breast Reconstruction – Types, Side Effects, & What to Watch For - Dr. Eugene Hsiao, board-certified reconstructive plastic surgeon, discusses breast reconstruction options after a mastectomy. |
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Cancer Rehabilitation - Ways to Manage Lingering Side Effects from Treatment - Join Community's own physical therapists as they discuss how rehabilitation and various therapies can help with persistent cancer treatment side effects. Find ways to improve your quality of life in ways you may not even realize! |
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Cardiac Health After Cancer Treatment - A cardio-oncology nurse practitioner will discuss the importance of cardiac health in survivorship, including prevention strategies, as well as recognizing late and long-term side effects post cancer treatment. |
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Chemo Brain and Fatigue - Learn what chemo brain and cancer related fatigue is, how to manage symptoms, and strategies to assist you in your daily routine. |
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Communicating with Your Care Team - During treatment and beyond, discuss the who, when, what and why to establish the most beneficial connection with your care team. Discussion will include who to notify, when to connect, obtaining the information that you need and how to navigate surveillance once treatment is completed. |
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Cooking for Wellness - Our virtual cooking class explores healthy recipes specifically created to support the nutritional needs of people impacted by cancer. |
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Emotional Well-being 101 - Learning to support yourself as well as your loved ones in survivorship can be daunting. Kyle Stepler, a licensed mental health therapist at Community, will lead a discussion on how to prioritize your emotional well-being to thrive in survivorship. |
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Fab FigLeaf: All About Oncology Specialty Products - Join our workshop to learn more about oncology specialty products to assist with cancer side effects with style. |
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Fear of Recurrence - Join us to acknowledge the anxiety and fear that comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Learn ways to cope and better manage this fear in survivorship.
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Genetics 101 - A Community Health Network genetic counselor will discuss what you need to know about genetics and cancer. Learn the important role genetics can play in your cancer treatment and screening recommendations for future prevention of cancer for you and your family. We will also discuss the evolution of genomics and how it differs from genetics. |
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The Importance of Emotional Well-Being in Survivorship - Emotional well-being can often be overlooked in survivorship care. Kyle Stepler, LMHC, will provide us with an overview of emotional well-being, the importance of it in out lives, and how to access it so we can focus on living a genuine life. |
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Intimacy and Cancer Treatment - Join Amy K. Hayes, MD, FACOG, specialist in intimacy and sexual wellness, and members of our breast and gynecologic surgical oncology team, for a discussion on how cancer and treatments may affect intimacy during and after treatment. Learn ways to improve and preserve a women's sexual enjoyment and function that may have changed due to cancer treatments and therapies. |
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Living with Intention - This is a 2-part virtual discussion group which focuses on how we can improve our spiritual health through the practice of living with intention. We will discuss intention as a core element of spiritual health and discover tools we may use to help renew our sense of purpose through the ups and downs of life. This course is open to all worldviews, whether religious or not, because the way we experience meaning in our life is individual to each and every one of us. |
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Lymphedema 101 - Our oncology physical therapist will define lymphedema, symptoms, locations, and how to relieve side effects that linger after cancer treating surgeries. |
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Managing Cancer Side Effects with Nutrition - Join our oncology dietitians as they discuss how to minimize cancer treatment side effects with the help of nutritious foods. |
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Managing Lymphedema Resulting from Cancer Treatment - Join Community's own physical therapists as they provide education on the lymphatic system, define lymphedema, discuss causes/risk factors, and describe management strategies. |
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Mindfulness - Join Meaghan Wiggins, LMHCA, in deepening our understanding of the mind-body connection. We’ll learn techniques to increase our mindfulness and reduce stress throughout our daily lives. |
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Nutrition Prevention Strategies - Oncology dietitian, Gina Goodwin, discusses ways to use food and healthy eating strategies to help prevent cancer recurrence and better adhere to cancer prevention guidelines. |
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Nutritional Wellness - A dietitian who works with cancer survivors offers guidance on making healthy food choices, setting realistic food goals, overcoming food challenges after treatment, and more.
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Oncology Specialty Products: A Cancer Survivor's Perspective - A cancer survivor discusses how specialty products can help you through cancer treatment and surgeries now and in the future. |
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Pelvic Floor - A Community physical therapist will discuss pelvic floor physical therapy and how it can help in your cancer recovery. |
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Precision Medicine - It's All About the GENES - A Community Health Network genetic counselor will discuss what you need to know about genetics and cancer. Learn the important role genetics can play in your cancer treatment and screening recommendations for future prevention of cancer for you and your family. We will also discuss the evolution of genomics and how it differs from genetics. |
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Scanxiety and Cancer - What, Why and How to Help - Join Kyle Stepler, LMHC, to discuss how to decrease this anxiety burden and restore a sense of control through various strategies. Our goal is to not let Scanxiety dampen your cancer survivorship spirit!
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Seeking Long-Term Success Using Hormone Blocking Medications - An oncology pharmacist discusses the various hormone blocking medications used for cancer treatment, including supplements that may relieve possible side effects. |
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Self-Massage Techniques - An oncology-trained massage therapist will demonstrate and describe some massage techniques you can do yourself in your own home to help with neuropathy/nerve pain, lymphedema, range of motion limitations and scar tissue concerns.
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Sexuality and Intimacy - If cancer treatment has led to changes physically or mentally in your relationship, this workshop could help. Presenters will discuss some common side effects and ways to help regain what may have been lost or changed since cancer treatment. |
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Sleep Hygiene - This presentation will help discuss how to combat insomnia and establish a healthy sleep regimen. |
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Supplements: The Dos and Don'ts During and After Cancer Treatment - An oncology pharmacist discusses the wide range of supplements and how they can harm, as well as benefit, you in your survivorship. |
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Support and Collaboration through Physical Activity - Join us to learn more about community activities geared toward cancer patients. Hear from Cancer Support Community, YMCA Livestrong, Indy SurviveOars, and Casting for Recovery. |
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Survivorship 101: The Basics - This workshop will review common late- and long-term treatment side effects and offer ways to alleviate these post-treatment issues.
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Thriving Through Survivorship - Kayla Epplin, LCSW discusses the pillars of wellness, including our physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being and how to connect them all together. |
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Thriving with Metastatic Disease - Living and thriving with metastatic disease is challenging. Join our discussion about this complex process and how to make sure that your voice feels empowered during this journey. |
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Tobacco Cessation: Make the change, be a quitter! - Join Community Health Network’s own expert Annette McDaniel, NP, for a discussion on why it is hard to quit, how to encourage others to quit, effects of e-cigarettes/vaping, the healthy benefits and impact on cancer, as well as proven methods to quit successfully with treatment options and resources.
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