These workshops are open to individuals with cancer and their families. No registration is necessary except where noted. Programs begin promptly as scheduled.

Please visit our calendar page for dates & times of all workshops. Note, these workshops are for the current schedule only. They are updated every two months.

Cancer and the Workplace
A discussion of rights and protections available to employees with cancer. We’ll discuss relevant laws that address discrimination issues, the impact of job changes on health insurance and medical leave issues. Sheila Fesko, Ph.D., Sr. Research Associate at The Institute for Community Inclusion at UMASS Boston and Michele Zalkind, M.S., Contracts
Manager for the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission.
Tuesday, March 11, 6:30-8:30PM – RSVP

Expressing Yourself Through Art!
We will explore with paints and/or oil pastels as we bring out on paper the world within ourselves. This workshop is for everyone – no experience
necessary! Just bring your love of the creative process and see what unfolds. Kathleen Klein is an art therapist and a cancer survivor who has worked at Children‘s Hospital and is currently working with adults in the Elder Arts Program.
Wednesday, March 12 , 12:00 – 2:00PM – RSVP

Tamoxifen and Beyond: Part l – Prevention
Join Ursula Matulonis, MD, of Harvard Medical School and DFCI for a discussion of the risk factors for breast cancer and how to best minimize them. This presentation will address the use of Tamoxifen, a known breast cancer prevention medication. We’ll also discuss alternatives to Tamoxifen.
Tuesday, March 18, 6:30-8:30PM – RSVP

Healthy Cooking
Learn how to prepare healthy foods by sampling simple macrobiotic recipes. Taught by Warren Kramer, lecturer, counselor and faculty member of the Kushi Institute.
Tuesday, March 25 , 6:30 – 8:30PM – RSVP

Comedy Night
Did you laugh enough on April Fools’ Day? Here’s a chance to get in a few more giggles and take some time to laugh about your life! Debbie Dorsey, of "No Hair Day" will entertain with her unique stand up act, followed by a time for sharing of those hard to believe, funny moments along the journey in the world of cancer - or just in the world!
Thursday, April 3, 7:00 – 9:00PM – RSVP

“I’m Too Young For This”:
A Symposium for Young Adults Affected by Cancer
Presented by the American Cancer Society
Supported by the Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute and The Wellness Community of Greater Boston
Saturday, April 5th, 2003
9:00am – 4:00pm
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA

• Have you been touched by cancer?
• Are you a survivor? Caregiver?
• Have you lost someone close to you to cancer?
• Are you between the ages of 18 - 30 & wish you could talk to someone else like you?
• Are you too young to deal with all this???

Join us for the first Annual Young Adult Symposium, open to all young adult cancer survivors, caretakers or those who have lost someone close to them from cancer. The symposium will provide a forum for discussion and education about the issues faced by young adults, ages 18 to 30, dealing with cancer.
Among the topics to be discussed:

• Dealing With Fear
• Coping With Loss
• Fertility Issues
• Cancer & Relationships
• Celebrating Survivorship
• Research, Cancer Trends & Genetics

For more information and to register, call 617-556-7438 or e-mail:elizabeth.navisky@cancer.org or sara.bullock@cancer.org

Strength for Caring
In this workshop Judith Kahn, LICSW of New England Medical Center, and Lucette Robinson, NP, Oncology Nurse Educator from Ortho Biotech, will address the many concerns of people who are caregivers for loved ones with cancer. Topics to be covered include pain and symptom management, understanding the range of family members’ emotions, managing stress and finding necessary resources. The goal of the program is to improve total care of the person with cancer, reduce the burden of caregiving and enhance the positive aspects of the caregiving experience.
A light supper will be served.
Co-sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Ortho Biotech
Tuesday, April 8 , 6:30 – 8:30PM – RSVP

Tea: The Healing Cup
Join Jennifer Geronaitis, cancer survivor and founder of Tea Time World Wide, for her second workshop on the benefits of tea for people recovering from cancer. This workshop will include new teas for those who had previously attended along with information about “Essiac”, an Indian herbal tea believed to have specific benefits for cancer patients.
Thursday, April 10, 6:30 – 8:00PM – RSVP

Feng Shui
Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of placement that helps to optimize energy flow through your home and work environment. Lyn Taylor, Feng Shui practitioner, will discuss how your home affects your health and share simple modifications you can make to improve well-being.
Tuesday, April 15, 6:30 – 8:30PM – RSVP

Look Good/Feel Better
For an evening of fun, join stylists coordinated by the American Cancer Society, to learn how to use make-up, turbans, scarves, and wigs to enhance physical appearance during treatment. Limited to 12 participants who are actively in treatment.
Tuesday, April 22 , 6:30-8:00PM – RSVP required by April 1st

Tamoxifen and Beyond: Part ll – Tamoxifen and New Alternatives
In this workshop, Ursula Matulones, MD will focus on the use of Tamoxifen, a commonly used medication, to prevent breast cancer recurrences. Alternative medications will also be discussed as well as factors to be considered when deciding on a medication.
Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 – 8:30PM – RSVP

Newcomers Meetings

Weekly Support Groups

Networking Groups

Workshops

Stress Management and Nutrition Programs