Former T V anchor said the Community Cancer Center made her cancer diagnosis as easy as it could be.
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the HEALING POWER of ART for kids!
We had a great time at our
Children's Clay Lab on Nov. 1.
Please look for 2017 Family Care Program events
here.
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the HEALING POWER of ART
Personalized assemblage with material and findings
Tuesday, Feb. 7
3 - 5 p.m. or 6 - 8 p.m.
Nassif Community Cancer Center
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the HEALING POWER of ART Research shows artwork can improve healing, ease pain and stress, and increase overall well-being.
Visit our art gallery to see beautiful photographs you can sponsor.
Once sponsored they will be displayed at the Radiation Center or the Community Cancer Center. |
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Remember the Cancer Center when Amazon shopping.
Here's the kicker - you have to have the word "smile" in front of amazon.com in order for the Center to benefit.
Click on this link below and let's get shopping!
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| Fun Staff Facts for the Holidays! |
 Click
here to find out what the Cancer staff's favorite holiday movie or songs are!
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Do Bacon, Hot Dogs and Red Meat Cause Cancer? Facts and What You Need to Know!
Guess what friends? There's a middle ground.
It's based on facts and sprinkled with a little common sense! Click
here to read more about meat influencing cancer and to see a recipe for
Roasted Sweet Potato and Chicken Salad - yum!
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Caregiving During Holidays and Special Occasions
Click
here for some tips for caregiving for a loved one with cancer during holidays and special occasions.
Caregivers Quality of Life Event - Chair Yoga
Wednesday, February 15 from 3 - 4:30 p.m.
For more information visit unitypoint.org/cedarrapids under Classes & Events.
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Wellness Classes -
Visit our website for class cancellations due to weather conditions. |
The Community Cancer Center offers a variety of fitness classes for our patients and their caregivers. These are fun and open to all levels of participants. There are no fees for any of the classes.
CHAIR YOGA BASICS
Chair yoga basics is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. This class teaches the basic yoga movements or asanas, and breath work, while helping to develop the mind body connection. It is a great practice for everyone, but is particularly beneficial for those who may have difficulty getting up and down off the floor. Participants will learn many kinds of yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and ways of relaxation, with the aid of a chair. All yoga deepens flexibility and strengthens personal body awareness. It helps with symptoms of health issues including hypertension, anxiety, chronic fatigue, arthritis, vertigo, clinical depression, and chronic pain just to name a few.
Chair yoga basics will be offered on Fridays from 12:00p-1:00p.
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BARRE ABOVE
Barre Above
is a low impact workout that is approachable to all fitness levels and ages. It is a mix of yoga, Pilates, and ballet. This class will create long lean muscles and improve posture, balance, and flexibility. It has also been proven to help with medical conditions such as hypertension, anxiety, chronic fatigue, arthritis, vertigo, clinical depression, and chronic pain just to name a few.
Barre Above will be offered on Mondays from 5 - 6 p.m.
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 Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapy in which needles are used to stimulate pressure points throughout the body. Although acupuncture does not target tumors or prevent cancerous cells from spreading, it can play a beneficial role in improving a patient's quality of life. Studies show acupuncture may help relieve fatigue, control hot flashes, decrease nausea, reduce vomiting and lessen pain. For more information or to schedule a session,
please call 319-558-4876.
Services provided to cancer patients at a reduced rate. |
Beading & card making workshop
Tuesday, January 10
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Community Cancer Center Wellness Room
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Monday, January 16
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Community Cancer Center - Wellness Classroom
Look good feel better is a free program that teaches beauty techniques to women in active cancer treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
Women will learn how to cope with skin changes, hair loss, and the use of wigs and scarves during the session. Cancer can rob a woman of her energy, appetite and strength. But it doesn't have to take away her self-confidence.
For more information about the look good feel better program, visit the website:
www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org
or call the American Cancer Society toll free at 1-800-227-2345.
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 Established in 2011 by a cancer survivor, Strands of Strength (SOS) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide wigs free of charge to low-income women suffering hair loss due to cancer treatment.
The wigs offered by Strands of Strength disguise hair loss, decrease feelings of vulnerability and provide greater self-esteem; hopefully resulting in the personal strength needed to successfully battle the disease.
For more information about this program contact your a Care Coordinator (319) 558-4876.
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 The mission of the Aiming for a Cure Foundation is to raise funds to benefit pediatric oncology patients and families dealing with difficult times and decisions in our local communities. Our goal is to improve the quality of care and quality of lives of these children and families through the funding of research, non-insured expenses and patient care.
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One Mission Fundraising for HGNCCC
We are excited to team up with One Mission to help support the
Spirit Fund through the HGNCCC. It's a great way to shop and support a great cause at the same time! You can purchase any of the great products through One Mission and 40 % of what you spend will be donated!!
Click here for more information
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The mission of Gilda's Club Quad Cities is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
Free of charge, Gilda's Club Quad Cities provides support, education and hope to all people affected by cancer. As a Cancer Support Community affiliate, we are part of the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental health professionals in the United States. Our global network brings the highest quality cancer support to the millions of people touched by cancer.
For more information on Gilda's Club click
here.
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