Optimizing the Lives of People Living with Cancer |
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Cancer Lifeline Online Support Groups & Classes |
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All online classes and support groups are FREE for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Check out our website for online access instructions and current program listings. You can also download a copy of our current class catalog here.
Here is a selection of featured upcoming programs:
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Monthly Blog: Coping with "Scanxiety" |
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Whether in the beginning stages of a diagnosis, during treatment, or after treatment, many people living with cancer experience higher levels of stress and anxiety in the days or weeks leading up to or after a scan, MRI, or x-ray appointment. This experience has been termed ‘scanxiety.’ This is no surprise, given that scans are a key diagnostic tool to understand what is happening with the cancer. During diagnosis, scans help doctors know the extent of the cancer. After treatment, they indicate whether a tumor responded to treatment and then, in the months or years ahead, whether it has come back. The results are potentially life-changing. Living with uncertainty while awaiting a scan can be quite challenging for many people. Read more.
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Healthcare Renewal Series |
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Cancer Lifeline’s Oncology Healthcare Worker Renewal Series responds to the growing need for oncology team members to learn practices that can reduce the risk of burnout and secondary trauma. So far we have offered this six-week series on-site at two area hospitals (Overlake and St Anne’s) after piloting it with a group of oncology social workers, patient navigators, and nurses around the Seattle metro area. We are currently updating the program to respond to the unique needs of oncology units within hospitals to make it even more accessible and engaging. Our Board of Directors have made the expansion of this program to additional sites a priority this year, filling an important and unmet need.
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Pictured above: Oncology Healthcare Worker Renewal Series Facilitator, Shawne Arceneaux, RN, BSN, NC-BC Board-Certified Nurse Coach and Holistic Wellness Coach |
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Living with Hope
Cancer Support Group
Thursday, Apr 28
6:30-8:00 pm
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Come meet others who understand the journey of cancer and share ideas, resources and challenges. Open to those living with any type of cancer from diagnosis through post-treatment, and their family and friends. Learn more.
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Young Adult Cancer
Support Group
1st & 3rd Saturdays,
11am-1pm
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Are you a young adult (20 to 40) living with a cancer diagnosis? Come meet, talk and form friendships with other young adults who are also dealing with cancer. Through speakers and open discussion, you will gain tools to better manage cancer. Register today.
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BIPOC Communities Cancer Support Group
4th Saturdays, 11am-1pm
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People who identify as members of Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color (BIPOC) and are living with a cancer diagnosis, or have a loved one living with a cancer diagnosis, are invited to join this group. Facilitated by Trenecsia Wilson, MAEd LMHCA CDPT NCC. Register today.
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Our South-Snohomish County Programs |
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Research has documented the many ways in which making a "connection" with horses can positively impact our health, especially during times of stress and anxiety. Verdant Health and Courageous Connections in Snohomish County have sponsored workshops for cancer patients and their families focused on tools to help better manage the everyday stressors of living with cancer.
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“Self-care goes beyond responding to our physical needs; it also means looking at what we need emotionally, mentally, and spiritually to keep ourselves healthy and thriving. Courageous Connections understands that the simple gift of being in our natural world and spending intentional time on ourselves, supports healing and growth” – Chloe Wilkins, Courageous Connections Board Member |
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Spring Fundraiser Extended to April 18 |
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Fundraising with Friends raises vital funding so that all of Cancer Lifeline's programs remain free of charge and accessible to all people living with cancer. Since our ability to deliver our programming depends on meeting our goal, Fundraising with Friends has been extended through April 18th.
With a boost from three amazing donors, your gift will be matched $2 to $1 up to $10,000. Help us add another $30,000 towards our total.
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Celebrating our Volunteers: National Volunteer Week
April 17-23 2022
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From the Executive Director:
In honor of National Volunteer Week, the staff and I want to thank all our amazing volunteers for generously giving their time and talents to help us fulfill our mission of optimizing the lives of all people living with cancer. Without you, we would not be able to reach such an incredible number of individuals struggling with one of the hardest events of their lives.
So, whether you are a Board Director, a member of our Advisory Board, serve on a committee or help
us with administrative tasks or you provide the critical services on our telephone Lifeline and Lifeline Chat, we want you to know YOU ARE APPRECIATED and we share a sincere heart of gratitude to each one of you. You not only enrich the experiences for our clients but the staff and I are better humans because of your inspiration, support and kindness.
Joseph
Joseph Yurgevich
Executive Director
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Get Ready for GiveBig 2022! |
When we all give together, we Give Big and make a difference! Join us
on May 3 & 4 for two days of online giving. Your gift can help Cancer Lifeline help optimize the quality of
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Our Sponsors Make It Possible
Cancer Lifeline is grateful for the leadership and support of the following sponsors:
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Swedish Cancer Institute has been a steady sponsor of Cancer Lifeline's events for several years. Cancer Lifeline works alongside Swedish to help advance the field of emotional support for people living with cancer. Our heartfelt thanks for their continued support.
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Seattle Cancer Care Alliance brings together the leading research teams and cancer specialists of Fred Hutch, Seattle Children's, and UW Medicine. We are grateful for their ongoing support of our programs.
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We are thrilled to welcome Genentech as a new 2022 monthly program sponsor. While this biotechnology corporation is committed to advancing science for the greater good, they are also committed to supporting our local cancer community.
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We are grateful for the support of members of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center organization on so many levels - for our current Board Directors who are on the staff at Fred Hutch: Bethany Murphy, Joanna Diallo, and Reetu Ghumman, and for so many informative presenters over many years.
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We began our formal hospital partnership with Overlake Medical Center in September of 2017, but our relationship reaches back to 2004 when Cancer Lifeline had office space in Bellevue. We are grateful for Overlake's ongoing support of our events.
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Cancer Lifeline's relationship with the University of Washington goes back to 1973 when members of the UW faculty sat down with our founder Gloria Gutkowski to talk about the lack of emotional support programs for cancer patients and what might be done about it. Cancer Lifeline salutes UW Medicine for their ongoing support of our events and welcomes them back for 2022.
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One of Cancer Lifeline's hospital partners, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has locations in both downtown Seattle and Federal Way. Cancer Lifeline is grateful for Virginia Mason's sponsorship of our events.
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The Commerce Bank of Washington has been supporting Cancer Lifeline since 1995. Several bank staff members have served on our Board, including former TCBW staff, Steven Gerlock and Susan Finneran, who now sits on our Advisory Board. We are grateful for The Commerce Bank of Washington's ongoing partnership.
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(formerly Cornerstone Advisors) has been a steadfast sponsor of Cancer Lifeline's events. Our thanks to Cancer Lifeline Advisory Board Member Dave Drews and Pathstone for their continued leadership. We welcome them back for 2022.
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We have counted on ROI Technology Inc. to keep us safe, secure, and active on the internet since 2015. Cancer Lifeline salutes ROI Technology for their ongoing support of our events.
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We are grateful for the steadfast support of Lilly as a sponsor of our fundraising events over the years. Our thanks to Advisory Board Member Nate Miles.
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Freestone Capital, an independent wealth and advisory firm, joins Cancer Lifeline this year as a first-time event sponsor. Our thanks to Cancer Lifeline Board Director and Treasurer Bobby Gentry. |
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Mercer advises on global strategic health, benefits programs, health plan management, brokerage solutions, individual insurance and benefits solutions. Mercer joins Cancer Lifeline this year as a 2022 event sponsor thanks to the stewardship of Board Director Elizabeth Zech.
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Dedicated to promoting the economic benefits of life science business and research for Washington state's economy and patients around the world, We Work For Health seeks to educate our elected leaders, the news media, and the communities they serve about these key contributions. Cancer Lifeline welcomes We Work for Health Washington back as a 2022 sponsor.
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Over 17 years ago, Cancer Lifeline was invited to host a support group at EvergreenHealth. That was just the beginning of our strong partnership. Cancer Lifeline thanks Evergreen for their continued support.
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This year's Fundraising with Friends event is sponsored by HomeLight, an innovative online real estate company dedicated to providing equitable solutions for all people interested in buying or selling a home.
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Certified Public Accounting firm Greenwood Ohlund not only conducts Cancer Lifeline's annual audit, but they also join us this year as a first-time sponsor of Fundraising with Friends. Thank you to Board Member Sue Drummond.
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As we expand our services to serve cancer patients and their families in Pierce County, Cancer Lifeline is grateful for our collaboration with Northwest Medical Specialties and we welcome them as our first sponsor for 2022.
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Inquiries regarding opportunities to sponsor events and new online programs can be directed to Executive Director Joseph Yurgevich
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