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A Little Seed
A little seed, for me to sow.
A little earth, to help it grow.
A little sun, a little shower,
A little while, and then –
a flower!
~ Unknown
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EVENTS EARLY THIS MONTH
Just to name a few...
UCSF PROGRAMS
UCSF Brain Cancer Survivorship Program
- May 2nd, Mon. – Mindfulness Meditation Program (5 session program)
UCSF Osher Center Integrative Oncology
- May 4th, Wed. - Osher Mini Med School:
Transforming Cancer Care with Integrative Oncology
UCSF Cancer Center
- May 5th, Thur. – Eating Well Through Cancer Treatment
UCSF MERI Center
- May 3rd, Tues. – Are You Living with Serious Illness? | Support Group
- May 6th, Fridays – Food for Thought: Poetry Café
- May 10th, Tuesdays – What Matters Most? | Two-Part Advance Care Planning
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
- May 3rd, Tues. – Ask the Expert: Diet Q&A | Anticancer
- May 4th, Wed. – Newly Diagnosed: Getting Started | Cancer + Careers
- May 5th, Thurs. – World Ovarian Cancer Day w/ El Camino Cancer Health Center | BACC
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Friend to Friend Specialty Shops |
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UCSF Mount Zion:
Stop by and see our brand new selection of
UCSF branded jackets, vests, hoodies,
and t-shirts for adults.
All are available to the public, patients, and staff.
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We are located in the lobby of the Mount Zion Hospital
1600 Divisadero Street | San Francisco, CA
Shop hours are Monday - Friday,
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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UCSF Mission Bay: specializes in providing cancer products such as wigs, mastectomy bras, camisoles, breast prostheses, hats, and other head coverings. Let's not forget our comfortable clothes, gifts, books and so much more!
In addition to fitting all types of mastectomy bras and the free Athleta bras (in limited sizes), we're excited to announce we have resumed our wig-fitting services. Our trained fitters will help you shop in dignity and privacy in a warm and welcoming environment. You can be assured you'll go home with a smile on your face! Please call us at 415-353-7776, option 2
to schedule an appointment.
Whether you're looking for cancer products for yourself or a gift or greeting card for a cancer patient, Friend to Friend invites you to stop by our shop located in the lobby of the Precision Cancer Medical Building, 1825 4th Street, Room M1220, (Mission Bay Campus).
Shop hours are Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please stop by either campus – We would love to see you!
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Art for Recovery Offerings:
Due to popular patient demand, many of the Art for Recovery Program workshops have currently reached maximum capacity. Those requesting to enroll in a workshop that has reached maximum capacity, will be placed on a waitlist.
(These Online Zoom Sessions are for Patients)
Expressive Healing: An Online Music & Creativity Workshop Series
Thursdays, Apr. 20th – May 25th | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Facilitated by Ned Buskirk, Writer, AFR, and Patrice Haan, Harper
HeART and Music
Thursdays | 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Facilitated by Patrice Haan, AFR Harpist & Amy Van Cleve, Program Manager
Musical Oasis: Healing Music (Drop in for all to enjoy online)
Tuesdays | 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Facilitated by Patrice Haan, AFR Harpist
Open Art Studio (NOW in person at Mount Zion Hospital)
Limited space is available. To reserve your spot, please email Amy Van Cleve
Wednesdays | 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Facilitated by Amy Van Cleve, Program Manager
Wild Writing Workshop
Tuesdays | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Facilitated by Laurie Wagner, Writer, AFR
Writing with Music Workshop for Men
Tuesdays | 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Creative Community Connection & Support
Facilitated by Ned Buskirk, MA, Creative Writer & Jim Murdoch, Musician / AFR
(Registration is Required for all AFR Offerings)
All sessions are free of charge
We thank you for your continued support.
For more information and updates:
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WHAT'S NEW
UCSF Art for Recovery Presents, The Pottery of Lauren Liu
A Nurse Navigator for the Comprehensive Cancer Center of UCSF
If you have an appreciation of art, please stop by this beautiful display of pottery in the UCSF Betty Irene Moore Women’s Hospital at Mission Bay (to the left of the information desk) on your way to the cafeteria.
Lauren, a local resident, lived in the Tokyo area of Japan from 2011- 2014. During her stay, she studied and practiced ceramics at a local ceramic studio. She also traveled through southern Japan and discovered the work of celebrated Japanese masters' ceramic works. Using the knowledge, Lauren's ceramics incorporated various styles of glazing and texture. Her color sense and shapes lend a calm and serene feel to her work.
Stop by and see and learn more...
This is located at the 1855 4th Street entrance.
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Visit another one of AFR Facebook pages “HeARTs for Recovery” Here you may join others to experience and share weekly natural heart images with reflections, quotes, or story of the images.
This community hopes to offer calming images and personal stories that can touch and lift one’s inner spirit through their personal healing journey.
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Lipstick Angels are offering their
Beauty & Wellness 101 classes with UCSF
Virtual setting via ZOOM
Next Session: Thursday, May 19th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Theme: "Spring Glow"
Enhancing healthy skin and beauty with Lipstick Angels!
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Each participant will receive in the mail a “complimentary, personalized, specially curated bag” of non-toxic makeup and skincare supplies to use during the class for the fully interactive experience.
The course includes:
• Aromatherapy & guided breathing
• Skincare basics
• Self-care tips
• Makeup tutorials (including eyebrow shaping)
*Required to participate: See below
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“Come and enjoy this awesome experience and give yourself the pampering you deserve!”
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Take a peek at what you may experience:
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*Patients must be under the care of a UCSF Cancer Center provider and in the state of California at the time of the class to participate.
To find out more and pre-register: call 415-885-3693
This program is brought to you by the Donna Smith Fund at UCSF Health,
Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Eating Well Through Cancer Treatment
Virtual Group Visit with Cancer Center Nutrition Counseling
May 5th
1st Thursdays | 3:30 – 4:30 pm
These group visits are for UCSF patients and caregivers
We will address general information about healthy food options, food preparation, and eating to minimize symptoms related to cancer. Dietitians will cover the importance of nutrition and healthy eating during treatment.
Topics to help manage common side effects such as:
- Nausea and appetite problems
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Difficulty with swallowing or eating
- Managing weight in a healthy way
Please Note:
For patients with more intensive or individualized nutrition or treatment needs these general group visits may not be applicable. For a one-on-one nutrition counseling appointment please contact your UCSF oncology practice for a referral and scheduling.
Oncology Dietitian Facilitators:
- Greta Macaire, MA, RD, CSO
- Ayana Davis, MS, RD
- Anna Hom, MS, RD, CSO
Limited space is available
To register please contact your UCSF oncology practice
for a referral and scheduling.
For additional questions please call:
415-502-5547
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Sponsored by UCSF Brain Cancer Survivorship Program |
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Mindfulness Meditation Program
for Brain Tumor Patients & Their Families
Monday | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
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In this program, attendees will:
- Receive instruction in meditation and mindfulness practices. These weekly meetings will provide a respite from the stresses and challenges of daily life.
- Learn strategies and receive encouragement to incorporate and integrate these practices outside of these sessions, to support self-compassion, belonging, and well-being.
- Shift one’s relationship with stress and anxiety, to provide greater acceptance, connection and freedom.
Led by Marc Lesser & Lee Klinger Lesser
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Sponsored by UCSF MERI Center |
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Are You Living with Serious Illness?
Serious Illness Support Group
1st Tuesdays | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Next Groups: May 3rd & June 7th
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This group is for those with serious illness to meet and to connect with others.
Our goal is to provide a safe place for you to explore:
• To freely say out loud and share what you are experiencing, thinking and feeling
• To listen and learn from each other: what helps, what hurts and what heals?
• To express your concerns about the impact your illness has on others and yourself
• To talk about sharing information and having conversations with your loved ones
Sessions are open to people with serious illness. Meetings held virtually via Zoom.
Link sent upon registration. Registration closes the day before the group.
Facilitated by Lacy Fetting, LCSW | Redwing Keyssar, RN | Judy Long, Chaplain.
Open to all (UCSF/non-UCSF community) To Register please Click Here
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What Matters Most?
Two-part Advance Care Planning Workshop
Tuesdays & Fridays:
May 10th | 12:30 – 2:30 pm & May 24th | 12:30 – 1:30 pm
June 10th | 12:30 – 1:30 pm & June 24th | 12:30 – 1:30 pm
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This is a free two-part workshop offered throughout the year in advance care planning for patients, staff, and caregivers that enable you to:
• Create a personalized plan to honor your wishes
• Have your questions answered
• Complete your new or revised Advance Directive for Healthcare and have it notarized for free (in-person workshops only)
Session 1:
Learn about the Advance Directive Form, what questions to ask yourself and your family, things to consider about your wishes, and how to complete the form.
Session 2: (In person)
Bring your completed form to the workshop, ask any additional questions you or your family may have, and have your form notarized on-site at no cost to you.
Please plan on attending both meetings. This workshop is for people with a cancer diagnosis (including Non-UCSF patients) and their loved ones.
Led by Redwing Keyssar, RN, Author & Poet, of the UCSF MERI CENTER for
Education in Palliative Care
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Loss, Losing, Loosening
Poetic Medicine Group
Tuesdays | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st
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In these challenging times, it is important more than ever to express our feelings and connect to our own creativity and community. Join us in using poetry writing as self-care and to explore our feelings, fears, and hopes. This is an open group that will meet weekly. Come once, come every week; there is no commitment to join every week.
Each week we will:
• Use poem-making to explore your grief, whether you are grieving the loss of a
loved one or struggling due to this global pandemic
• Find healing through listening to poems read out loud and exploring how it makes us feel
• Create a supportive & caring community
You do not need to be a writer or poet to join.
All are welcome..(UCSF/Non-UCSF Community) Come when you can.
Led by Redwing Keyssar, RN, Author & Poet. To Pre-register, please Click Here
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1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 10:30 am
May 4th & 18th
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Poetic Medicine for the "Wounded Healer"
Many of us, whether we identify as being in the “healing arts” or not, have wounds that we understand as the foundation of our own ability to heal and to have compassion for others. In these sessions we will open to whatever it is we consider our own “wounded places” and allow our poem-making to be part of our healing process.
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The psychologist Carl Jung coined the concept of "The Wounded Healer." He took the insights of this Archetypal healing from Greek Mythology. Chiron, the wisest Centaur, was once inflicted with a severe physical wound. In his way to recovery, he found the goal of being a “Teacher of healing.” Many wise people have said, healing is not a process between the healer and the wounded. It’s a process of two equals. The teacher does heal the wounds, but the one who orchestrates it is the healer’s own experience of healing.
Redwing Keyssar, RN, Author & Poet, of the UCSF MERI CENTER for Education in Palliative Care will guide us in using poem-making to explore the concept of what it means to be a “wounded healer” and to find healing in our creative process together.
We will:
- Use poem-making to explore ideas about health and healing
- Create a supportive & caring community
“Everyone alive has suffered. It is the wisdom gained from our wounds and from our own experiences of suffering that makes us able to heal.”
~ Rachel Naomi Remen
Open to all (UCSF/non-UCSF community)
To Pre-register, please Click Here (then select a date).
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Food for Thought: Poetry Café
Fridays | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
Weekly online poem-making gathering facilitated by Redwing Keyssar. We will provide a short guided meditation and music, listen to some poems, use word prompts, and allow poems to enter the realm of creativity through the art of "Poem-Making."
Come weekly or just once in a while.
You do not need to be a writer to join this supportive, creative, and healing community.
“Poetry is simply speaking the truth.
Each of us has a truth as unique as our own fingerprints”
~Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen, from Intro to Poetic Medicine by John Fox
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Open to all (UCSF/Non-UCSF community)
To Pre-register, please
For more information:
Call 415-509-8645 or
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Sponsored by
The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
Laughter Yoga...Laughter is the Best Medicine
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Join us
Thursdays | 6:00 pm
Laughter is like a mini-vacation away from all your stresses and worries.
Join a fun group of laughter lovers.
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Laughter has been shown to:
- Boost your immune system with feel good hormones
- Release tension and stress
- Help manage pain
- Improve your mood and help you feel lighter
- Increase creativity, productivity and problem-solving skills
Looking forward to laughing with you!
Teresa Corrigan RN, MA, CLYT
Laughter Yoga Teacher UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
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Restorative Yoga for Patients Living with Cancer
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Mondays | 10:00 – 11:00 am
Restorative Yoga facilitates health and relaxation by supporting the body in easy and comfortable positions with props. You can use items available in your environment such as pillows, couch cushions, blankets, yoga blocks, and bolsters. You may benefit and improve the central nervous system, supports your digestion, and improves your mood and sleep.
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Please register to join the class – Click Here. You will receive the Zoom meeting information and a pass code unique to you. Hope you can join Marcia Degelman, CMT, and others, while in the comfort of your own home.
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Sponsored by UCSF Spiritual Care Services
Mid-Day Mindfulness – A Peaceful Pause for All
Monday – Friday | 12:00 – 12:15 pm
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This is a time for you to take a moment to breathe, reflect, and ground ourselves. No meditation experience necessary. It is only 15 minutes, just for you!
To attend online via Zoom
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Sponsored by UCSF Psycho-Oncology |
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Survivorship Wellness
Next Orientation: Monday | 3:00 - 4:00 pm (2nd Mondays)
8-week program: Mondays | 1:30 - 3:00 pm (rolling)
Online, via Zoom
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If you are a UCSF patient who has finished active cancer treatment, please join us for an orientation to our Survivorship Wellness program. This 8-week interdisciplinary program will help you focus on optimizing health and wellness after cancer treatment. Learn how to set personal goals and practice skills in: nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep, goal-setting, sexual wellness, emotional wellness, and spiritual wellness.
Open to UCSF patients who are no longer in active treatment for cancer. Most insurance plans are accepted.
Registration is required. To learn more or to register, call 415-353-3931. For more Details
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Sponsored by UCSF Osher Center
for Integrative Medicine
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Osher Mini Med School:
Transforming Cancer Care with
Integrative Oncology
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm PT
May 4th - June 8th
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Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes, according to the National Cancer Institute. In this publicly available course, a team of leading UCSF scientists and world-renowned clinicians in cancer care share a window into their work to help empower you and your loved ones to become active participants in your healthcare. You’ll understand the paradigm shift to integrative oncology, separate myths from facts, and learn strategies to reduce cancer risk. You will gain specific guidance on how to prioritize nutrition, exercise, symptom and pain management, natural products, mind-body medicine, acupuncture and world healing approaches, to help care for your whole self.
Classes are offered a la carte, or as a 6-class bundle (Fees do apply). Register today
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Integrative Cancer Care Group Visits
with Dr. Donald Abrams
Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm PT
May 10th - June 7th
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3 Part Group Visit Series
Leading cancer and integrative medicine specialist Dr. Donald Abrams, former chief of Hematology and Oncology at San Francisco General Hospital and leader at UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Mount Zion, is sought after by cancer patients around the world. This 3-visit series covers cancer nutrition, plant therapies and non-traditional medicine.
Interested?
UCSF Patients receiving treatment for cancer and/or patients with metastatic cancer can be referred by their oncologist or nurse to Dr. Abrams' Osher Group Medical Visits (Referral Order #374). Most insurance is accepted.
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SUPPORTING YOU WITH OTHERS |
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UCSF Support Groups are open to UCSF and Non-UCSF Patients
MUST BE A CALIFORNIA RESIDENCE TO PARTICIPATE
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2nd & 4th Tuesdays
5:30 – 7:00 pm
For Zoom and more information,
please call the Facilitators at:
415-514-6338
Ted Scheel, LCSW, MPH
Lacy Fetting, LCSW
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Husbands & Significant Others
Support Group
This group is for men whose wives or partners
are dealing with cancer.
The group offers a safe place (a confidential zoom setting) to share feelings and feel supported by other men with similar experiences.
You will discuss positive ways of dealing with your partner's cancer. Also, you will find mutual emotional support and encouragement.
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2nd Wednesdays | 5:30 – 7:00 pm
This is a support group for all who offer emotional and practical support to a loved one with cancer.
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The group offers a safe place (a confidential zoom setting) to share outlooks and feel supported by others dealing with similar experiences. You will learn tools to cope with the emotional and physical aspects of caring for a loved one, find ways of nurturing yourself, and renew hope. The group is open to UCSF and Non-UCSF caregivers.
Please call the facilitator, Chiara Leifer, MSW, for zoom information: 415-353-9874.
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Patient & Family
Cancer Support Center
Welcome and Support Program
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The UCSF Welcome and Support Program is here to support you! The volunteers are good listeners and able to answer your questions and direct you to the wide range of support services available to you:
- Support Groups and Peer Support
- Wellness Programs
- Online Resources
- Nutrition & Exercise Services
- Connecting you to your assigned Social Worker
The Welcome and Support Program volunteers are compassionate, resourceful, and proactive individuals bringing their training and life experiences to help support you.
To reach one of our trained volunteers call the volunteer line at 415-885-3693, then press 5. Leave a clear message and a volunteer will return your call.
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Head & Neck Cancer Education & Support Groups
3rd Thursdays | 5:30 – 6:30 pm
This group offers a safe place (a confidential zoom setting) to share outlooks and feel supported by others dealing with similar experiences. You will learn tools to cope with the emotional and physical aspects of Head and Neck cancer. The group is open to UCSF and Non-UCSF patients and caregivers.
(Alternate months will have a speaker and topic)
Next group meeting:
May 19th | Dr. Neha Goyal, Psycho-Oncology
June 16th | Support Group
Facilitators: Ted Scheel, LCSW, MPH & Cara Evans, MS, CCC-SLP
For more information or to RSVP
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Women's Anal Cancer Support Group
1st Tuesdays | 5:00 – 6:30 pm
This group offers a safe place (via zoom) just for women to share experiences and feelings around the effects of anal cancer as they are supported by others.
Facilitator: Nancy Rothschild, LMFT
For more information or to RSVP
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Brain Tumor Support Group
1st Wednesdays | 6:30 – 8:00pm
A group for patients, family members and caregivers to share their experiences and concerns, and to learn from each other.
Contact: Mary Lovely, PhD, RN, CNRN
415-990-4461
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Brain Tumor Caregivers
Support Group
2nd Wednesdays | 6:30 – 8:00pm
An emotional support group that is facilitated by our neuro-oncology social worker. Open to caregivers of UCSF neuro-oncology patients only.
Contact: Marielle Woodall
415-514-5674
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Grief Support
By the Bay & UCSF Supports You!
Everyone experiences grief in their own way. We create a confidential, safe place where you can feel comforted and understood, while learning to manage the changes and challenges that come with all types of loss — illness, age, sudden or accidental death, and more.
All of our grief support activities are open to the community
at-large. Call (415) 526-5699 to register or for more information. Also visit our website By the Bay Health
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Monthly Groups
Virtual Weekly Grief Support Group
Tuesdays | 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Want to see what grief support is all about, without the multi-week commitment?
Then this group is ideal.
Monthly Conference Call Grief Support Group
4th Fridays | Noon – 1:00 pm
Join us for a one-hour Grief Support conference call to receive caring and compassionate grief support and to learn about the unique and universal elements of grieving the death of a loved one. Pre-registration required. Call (415) 526.5699.
Monthly Grief Support Group for Bereaved Parents
1st Thursdays | 11:00 am – Noon
Life is forever changed after the death of a child of any age. Join us to gently explore emotions, find comfort in the company of other bereaved parents and transform grief into healing. Pre-registration required.
8-Week Groups
Spousal/Partner Loss: Wednesdays, Apr 27th – Jun 15th | 6:00 – 7:30 pm
The death of a spouse or partner can find you unprepared to face the future alone. Join with others to share your grief and learn new skills to cope with the profound changes in your life.
Parental Loss for Adults: Tuesdays, May 10th – Jun 28th | 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Whether anticipated or not, the death of a parent can greatly impact us. In this group for adults, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with others who can relate to your experience. Pre-registration and telephone intake required.
Sibling Loss: Wednesdays, Apr 13th – Jun 1st | 10:00 – 11:30 am
NEW! The loss of a sibling is a unique, life-changing event. Join other bereaved adult siblings navigating the loss of friendship, support and affection that can accompany sibling loss. Pre-registration and telephone intake required.
Writing Through Grief: Thursdays, May 5th – Jun 30th | 2:00 – 3:30 pm (Not on Jun 16th)
NEW! Whether your loved one has died from a lengthy illness or from an unexpected cause, grief can impact us in a myriad of ways. We will use the writing process as a tool to examine loss and the transformative aspects of grief. No previous creative writing experience is necessary. Pre-registration required and telephone intake required.
One-Time Offer
What Now? Practical Tools for the Newly-Bereaved: Monday, May 9th | 2:00 – 3:00 pm
The loss of a loved one can have a profound impact on our day-to-day lives. Join us for this one-hour class to receive practical tools, ideas and coping suggestions. Pre-registration required.
Grief & Transition in Aging for Seniors 60 and Older: Tuesday, May 17th | 10:00 – 11:30 am
Grieving the death of a loved one is often one of many losses we experience as we age. Join with other seniors to consider ways of finding strength and resilience, as we continue to rediscover ourselves and our evolving identity. Pre-registration required.
Exploring the Inner Landscape of Grief: Wednesday, Jun 8th | 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Grief can involve many different and unexpected thoughts and emotions. Your grief journey is unique to you. Join us in exploring the inner landscape of grief through guided meditation, art process and journaling, grief education and sharing in a supportive environment. Pre-registration required.
You're Not Alone: Connecting and Coping with Grief for Children age 7-12
Wednesday, May 11th | 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Especially for young persons, grieving can be lonely. You may feel like no one understands you and you may often wish grief would just go away. Join others who have lost someone close to them as we explore what has changed, what help, and ways to find support. Sharing is optional. Pre-registration required.
You're Not Alone: Connecting and Coping with Grief for Teens age 13-17
Wednesday, Jun 22nd | 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Grieving as a teen can be lonely. You may feel like no one understands you and you may often wish grief would just go away. Join other teens who have lost someone close to them as we explore what has changed, what helps, and ways to find support. Sharing is optional. Pre-registration required.
Please register latest by 5 pm the day prior to group.
We will provide you with the password-protected zoom link for the meeting.
As a courtesy to your fellow group attendees, please log in promptly.
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Greta's Recipe of the Month |
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Adventure Bread:
Josey Baker Gluten-Free Nut and Seed Bread
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Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
- ¾ cups almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
- ¾ cup flax seeds
- 1/3 cup psyllium seed husks
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 ½ cups room temperature water
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Directions:
- Lightly grease an 8- or 9 x 4-inch loaf pan.
- Put the dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix well.
- Add the wet ingredients and use your hands or a sturdy spoon to mix the ingredients thoroughly. Be aggressive here, smashing everything together well.
- Transfer the mixture to the bread pan, patting it firmly into the pan and smoothing the top so it's even.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- When ready to bake, pull the pan from the fridge and remove the plastic wrap. Put a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
- When the oven is hot, bake the bread until firm and just beginning to brown around the edges (about 1 hour).
- Let cool for at least 2 hours. Don’t rush it; this bread is quite dense
- Cut into thin (1/3-inch or so) slices and toast well.
- Wrap and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about a week, or wrap and store in the freezer.
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Are you a UCSF cancer patient and have some nutrition concerns?
Note: One-on-one Nutrition Counseling is available at no cost to UCSF cancer patients, via zoom (video visit) or telephone, by scheduling through your oncologist office/team.
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Our exercise counselor, Jane Clark, CET, suggest the following exercise for you to work on for strength.
Are you a UCSF cancer patient looking to
regain strength or range of motion?
All UCSF cancer patients are eligible for free one-on-one
Please refer to your oncology department
to make an appointment. (Now available via Zoom)
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Don’t miss the opportunity to add a simple and effective exercise!
No equipment needed! Can be done anywhere with BIG value!
Going Outside for a Walk
Daily walks can make a difference!
There are great benefits with walking – ANYTHING is better than nothing! You can even gain benefits from 5-10 mins, and shorter periods do ADD up over the course of a day.
What are the benefits of walking? I’m glad you asked.
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For your body:
1. Hold your head up high.
2. Your shoulders back and down.
3. Your abdominal muscles held in.
4. Swing your arms freely with a slight bend.
5. Roll your foot from heel to toe.
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For your route location:
1. Prepare with proper clothing, shoes, sunscreen, and water.
2. Choose your routes carefully.
3. Make sure you have good lighting.
4. Avoid uneven surfaces if you have balance problems.
5. Make sure someone knows where you are going, or walk with a partner.
6. Listen to your body – don’t be afraid to stop and take a break.
7. Enjoy the scenery, stop and smell the roses…make that a part of the pleasure!
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Remember - ALWAYS listen to your body and STOP if something doesn't feel right.
"Pain is not part of the process."
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Have fun and stay safe & healthy!
Here's to making a stronger YOU!
~Jane
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Equipment/Supply Exchange Program + Resources |
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Striving to enrich the lives of those living with home intravenous nutrition and tube feeding through education, advocacy, and networking. |
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The Oley Foundation is here for you. Please note: As we work through this national crisis together, Oley staff and volunteers remain committed to handling donations and requests for supplies. You may experience a delay in response as we all try to navigate these changing times. As always, we are here to answer any questions.
Shipping Options
Below are links to recommend shipping organizations.
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USPS Priority Flat Rate is the preferred shipping method (especially for heavy items like formula) because USPS Flat Rate does not charge for shipping based on weight - it's a fixed fee based on the size of the package.
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Averitt Express or (800) 283-7488. Averitt operates at 143 locations and serves thousands of points throughout the Southern United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
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UPS or (800) 742-5877
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FedEx or (800) 463-3339
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The Oley Foundation
Albany Medical Center, MC-28
99 Delaware Avenue
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Ask the Expert:
Diet Q & A
Tuesday, MAY 3rd | 4:00 PM PST
Join us on Tuesday with Crystal Pace, Registered Dietician (RD) and Health Coach. She will summarize key points from the Diet module of the Anticancer Lifestyle Program. There will also be time to review and answer questions from the audience by Crystal. Please note that completion of the Diet module is not required - however, it’s highly recommended—you’ll get a lot more out of the Q&A that way.
If you have a question for Crystal, feel free to submit it in advance by emailing info@anticancerlifestyle.org, or ask your question live during the Ask the Expert.
Facilitator: Crystal Pace, Registered Dietician (RD) and Health Coach
Ask the Experts:
Mindfulness for Coping with Cancer
What is it and How Can it Help?
Monday, MAY 16th | 11:00 AM PST
Dr. Linda Carlson, will introduce the concept of mindfulness and mindfulness meditation, and provide a summary review of the scientific literature on the benefits of mindfulness for people with cancer. She will also describe the Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery program.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- How mindfulness meditation can help people deal with feelings of uncertainty, sadness, depression, anxiety and stress
- Ways to use mindfulness meditation to reduce fears of cancer recurrence and "anxiety"
- Experiential mindfulness exercises and tips
Facilitator: Dr. Linda Carlson, PhD, of the Dept. of Oncology
at the Cummings School of Medicine
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Upcoming Webinar Topics:
Ask the Experts: Cooking
Tuesday, JUNE 7th | 4:00 PM PST
Want to know more about our Ask the Expert sessions?
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Balancing Work & Cancer Webinars:
Newly Diagnosed: Getting Started
Wednesday, May 4th | 3:00 PM PT
Receiving a diagnosis can be overwhelming and the considerations can be numerous. What are the next steps? Getting yourself organized and having a plan can help create a better sense of control over the situation. In this webinar session we will discuss how to go about getting started. Topics will include:
Getting organized:
- Creating a plan around balancing work and your diagnosis
- Decisions around next steps with work and treatment
Facilitator: Nicole Jarvis, LMSW, Senior Manager of Programs, Cancer and Careers Register here
Beauty With Benefits
Tuesday, May 17th | Live on HSN & QVC
Mark your calendars — Tuesday, May 17th — for “Beauty with Benefits,” on HSN and QVC. 70% of the purchase price of the donated products benefits CAC so you can shop your favorite brands and make a difference for cancer survivors at the same time! Want to get a jumpstart? Online shopping begins May 1st.
Get all the details (including info on this year's Gift with Purchase) here:
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Upcoming Webinars
Setting Boundaries
Wednesday, JUNE 1st | 3:00 PM PT
Saying no in the workplace can be an act of self-care. As a cancer patient or survivor, this can pose a real challenge.
National Conference on Work & Cancer
Friday, June 24, 2022 | 8:45 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Time
CAC’s signature event is almost here! Join hundreds of patients, survivors, healthcare/HR professionals, and caregivers from around the country as a variety of experts — including doctors, lawyers, career experts, social workers and more — discuss need-to-know information on key issues that sit at the intersection of work & cancer.
More upcoming webinars:
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World Ovarian Cancer Day in Partnership
with El Camino Cancer Health Center
Thursday, May 5th | 12:30 – 2:00 pm
The World Ovarian Cancer Coalition marked this day for patients, families, and friends to raise awareness for ovarian cancer and to show their support for all those fighting this disease.
In honor of World Ovarian Cancer Day (WOCD), writer and ovarian cancer survivor Nina Schnall will lead a special one-hour program of meditation and easy-to-follow writing prompts to tap into your inner healing wisdom. You will leave with resources and practices to support your “right to heal” as you “write to heal”. She will help you tap into the power of words to name and transform even your most difficult experiences -- whether you are newly diagnosed, show no evidence of disease (NED), or are facing a recurrence.
Register by Thursday, April 28 to receive special items to go along with this event via mail.
*Please Note: World Ovarian Cancer Day is observed on May
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Exploring Self-Compassion through the Arts
Thursday, May 12th | 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Self-compassion is often defined as the ability to treat oneself with warmth and understanding in difficult times, recognizing that making mistakes is part of being human. In this class we will explore different themes of showing up for ourselves through drawing and other art experiences. Please bring a journal, something to write with, and basic art materials (such as paper, markers, and colored pencils).
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Hereditary Cancer Support Group in partnership with Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
Tuesday, May 17th | 7:00 – 8:15 pm
This ongoing support and education group is for anyone with a genetic mutation that puts them at greater risk for developing cancer, including but not limited to individuals who are BRCA positive or have Lynch syndrome. The group is open to all individuals, whether a “previvor” or already diagnosed with cancer. We will focus on moving forward while coping with the practical and emotional impact of having a genetic mutation increasing the risk of a cancer diagnosis.
This support group is limited to 12 people, so please be sure to sign up as soon as possible.
Facilitated by Rachel Hodan, MS, LCGC and Amy Armes, MA, LMFT | Register Here
See Calendar for more events:
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HOPE WALK 2022
Walk From Anywhere:
SUNDAY, MAY 15 thru SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022
IN-PERSON WALK*: SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022,
Registration: There is a $25 registration fee for all walkers ages 10+. All registered walkers are entitled to a one-of-a-kind Hope Walk shirt and swag bag.
What about fundraising for Cancer Support Community? Please set up your fundraising page and continue fundraising by asking your friends and family to make a donation to CSC and inviting your friends to join your team. Watch our Hope Walk Fundraising Seminar to learn the best practices and tools other Hope Walk fundraisers have found to be successful.
Location:
HEATHER FARM PARK, WALNUT CREEK
*Pending local public health guidelines
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For more information about the walk:
- How to participate virtually
- Fundraising incentives
- Shirt and Bag Pick-up info
- In-person Event timeline
- Parking and more…
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SAVE THE DATE
Getting Our Fair SHARE:
2022 Conference to End Health Disparities
Pre-Conference Day
Thursday, June 23 | Networking Hour 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Patient Navigation Action Workshop 1:00 - 4:00 pm ET
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2022 Conference to End Health Disparities
Friday, June 24 | Conference Time 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ET
Educational Programs & Support Groups
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Daily Weekday
Nature Meditations
An Online Practice Group, via Zoom
Mondays - Fridays | 7:30 - 8:15 am
(Donations welcome)
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Every weekday morning, mindfulness teachers/instructors will lead a nature-oriented, guided meditation session for anyone. Sessions include a short talk, followed by a 30-minute guided meditation.
Morning meditation can help one wake up and begin the day feeling more centered, focused, and uplifted, and the natural world can inspire our practice. Attendees are welcome to participate from any peaceful environment, ideally in nature or with a view of nature.
Instructors:
Mark Coleman, Rachelle Calvert, Diethild Simon, Nina Horne Odin Zackman
To learn more about the instructors and to register:
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Support for Children & Teens
Who has a Parent with Cancer
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Today our children and teens communicate differently.
Find what works best for your family.
First, know that there are an estimated 1 million other US teenagers with a parent who has cancer. Teens supporting teens can make a difference
Cancer Support Community | Talking to Kids & Teens
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We believe all children facing a parent's cancer deserve the chance to fully experience the joys of childhood and be their best selves.
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Women’s Cancer Resource Center “WCRC” to provide direct services
to women with cancer, and to advocate for changes in the health care system.
Free Therapy Sessions with Women's Cancer Resource Center's
Licensed Therapists:
Cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging. While the journey can be a long road, we offer compassionate assistance along the way. We match eligible clients with one of our professionally licensed therapists for 12 sessions.
In response to public health and safety issues related to COVID-19, this program is being conducted via telehealth platform (video chat or phone). We understand that mental wellness is an important part of one's overall health. Brief term work can help clients prioritize personal goals, support emotional release of stress, and successfully identify techniques for coping and opportunities for emotional healing. Our Program is available for women and non-binary individuals, who make less than $30,000 per year and uninsured clients and couples.
To see if our Free Therapy Program is a proper fit for your counseling needs, or if you have general questions about the program, please call 510-809-0216 and leave a message.
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WCRC also provides a range of services to support women (and their families) throughout their cancer journey: navigation, emergency financial assistance, free therapy, support groups (like Sister-to-Sister, Latinx services), wellness workshops such as Belly Dancing, Tai Chi, Meditation, Coloring Club, Art Journaling, Writing for Wellness, Craft Club...and the list goes on!
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Multiple Myeloma Support for SF Bay Area
Myeloma Support Group
3rd Saturdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Virtual
We're here to help patients, their families, and loved ones. Multiple myeloma need not be seen as a death sentence, but rather a disease to be managed. Education and support are key. We have newly diagnosed patients as well as patients diagnosed more than 10 years ago. We share what we know about myeloma diagnosis, symptoms, markers, treatments, side-effects, clinical trials, quality of life, and many other topics of interest.
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Financial Assistance
Available Now!
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Patient Financial Assistance team is dedicated to removing barriers to care by providing financial support to blood cancer patients. Our Co-Pay Assistance Program assists with out-of-pocket expenses up to $11,000, depending on disease fund.
Covered Expenses Include:
- NEW! Treatment-related scans, labs & tests
- Private & public medical insurance premiums
- Treatment-related co-pays, deductibles, co-insurance & Medicaid spend-down
- Treatment-related drugs, chemotherapy & supportive medications
Questions?
For other Patient Financial Assistance Programs, visit LLS Finances.
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Meditative Hiking
Explore the outdoors and be present to the flow of conscious awareness in and around you. Meditative walks or 'mindfulness hikes' are a special opportunity for embodied walking, self-observation, mindful movement, reflection, lightheartedness, and building intra & interpersonal community.
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This month's locations are coming soon:
Below are the usual locations, but may vary.
Please email the Facilitator or visit the website for details.
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Mountain Lake to Baker Beach, round trip. Meet at the NE corner of the tennis courts, which are approximately 30 meters North of the intersection at Lake Street and 12th Avenue in San Francisco.
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Park Presidio (round trip) meet in the parking lot at 300 Finley Road, San Francisco.
- Glen Canyon Park to Cole Valley (one-way), meet at the corner of Elk and Chenery Streets in San Francisco. Public transportation is suggested for this hike. You can also utilize BART, MUNI, or Uber when arriving or when concluding our hike.
Cost: Donation based. A suggested donation of $10-20
Email to confirm dates and times: Email James Mitchell or text/call: 415-290-6718.
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JAM4JOY Zumba Classes
Daily classes | See virtual and outdoor schedule below
JAM4JOY is a non-profit organization founded by Zumba instructors Judy Young and Angie Shin, who have been teaching together since 2015. JAM4JOY Zumba classes are offered for FREE or donations are gladly accepted. It is our mission to bring people together in community in a healthy way, to reduce isolation, and to educate about and support important causes impacting our community. Donations received for our classes, after expenses are sent to local organizations.
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(Due to the Holiday Season dates may vary. Please email to confirm)
VIRTUAL CLASSES:
- Mondays: 12:00 noon PT
- Tuesdays: 5:30 pm PT
- Wednesdays: 12:00 noon PT
- Thursdays: 5:30 pm PT
- Fridays: 12:00 noon PT
- Saturdays: 9:00 am PT
IN-PERSON OUTDOOR CLASS:
Sundays: 10:00 am PT (Berkeley, CA)
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Join JAM4JOY: Sign up now to get the weekly updates and zoom links
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Heart & Hope Gala 2022
Our biggest party of the year is only two weeks away! Come support and commemorate the Epic Experience community as we celebrate ten years of empowering adult cancer survivors to live beyond cancer.
The evening will include a hosted cocktail hour, a live and silent auction, dinner, an awards ceremony, and dancing. Buy your tickets now!
Since its inception in 2012, Epic Experience has:
Learn more about this Gala:
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Low Impact Exercise Classes
Tuesdays & Thursdays
We also have ongoing weekly workouts. These Low Impact Training Classes are free of charge for survivors, caregivers, and health professionals.
Partnering with: Low Impact/Intensity Training (LIT)
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Can You Find the 5 Differences? |
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The answers will be revealed next month |
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Online Resources and Activities |
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COVID Information Resources
Well-Being Resources
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12 Free Psychotherapy Sessions for low-income women with cancer from WCRC
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COVID-19 and Cancer Patient Support Group by CancerCare
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Healing Circles Global, with Commonweal
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Resources for Coping with COVID-19, by Living Beyond Breast Cancer
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The HeartMath Experience, to ease stress and increase your resilience
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Managing Fear During Coronavirus, SurvivorNet video with UCSF's Dr. Dianne Shumay
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Resources to Support Your Mental Health During Covid-19, from UCSF Psychiatry
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How To Stay Resilient And Mentally Healthy During The Coronavirus Outbreak, NPR interview with UCSF's Dr. Elissa Epel
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Healthy at Home: Tips for Wellness and Balance, by UCSF Campus Life Services
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Coping with Quarantine, recording with Rick Hanson, PhD
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B-Well Together: Wellbeing Breaks, by Salesforce
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Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus, by Greater Good Science Center
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Six Daily Questions to Ask Yourself During Quarantine, by Greater Good Science Center
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Mission Hospice and Homecare Events
Online Mindfulness / Meditation
Live:
Recorded:
Online Movement Classes
Live:
Recorded:
Online Education and Enrichment
Videos on Cancer
Movies and Talks
Museum and Cultural Tours
Concerts
Making Art
Online Classes
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(Click preferred language or link above for all versions of the Guidebook)
For a printed copy, please call: 415-885-3693
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With Gratitude to the Donna Smith Fund |
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Our support groups are made possible in part by a generous donation from the Donna Smith Fund. Donna Smith was a woman of indomitable spirit, who met her cancer diagnosis with personal strength and dignity, with the support of her family and friends. Throughout her illness, Donna encountered many patients who did not have the same benefit of financial and family support systems; consequently, she found the physical and emotional suffering of her fellow patients intolerable. Despite her own deteriorating health, Donna and her family were moved by the plight of these patients, and they established the Donna Smith Fund to help them gain access to special resources and programs that might ease their burden.
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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