Global Event Calendar
Frankly Speaking About Colorectal Cancer
Frankly Speaking About Colorectal Cancer is a new, national patient education program developed by The Wellness Community and the Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C3). The program provides support, education and hope to people affected by colorectal cancer and their loved ones. In the workshop and companion booklet, you will learn about the most current colorectal treatments, symptom/side-effect management strategies, the social and emotional challenges of the diagnosis and survivorship issues specific to people with colorectal cancer. The purpose of this program is to give you the tools and confidence you need to be able to discuss colorectal cancer with your healthcare providers as well as friends and family so you can get the care you need and deserve.
Although this program is free, registration might be required. Please check with your local center.
Please check the following list for a program near you. To learn more about our centers simply click on the name below or visit our Worldwide Locations section of the site.
California
The Wellness Community-Valley/Ventura (Westlake Village)
October 11
Contact: 805.379.4777
The Wellness Community-San Francisco/East Bay (Walnut Creek)
November 18
Contact: 925.933.0107
Delaware
The Wellness Community-Delaware
October 8
Contact: 302.995.2850
District of Columbia
The Wellness Community-Greater Washington, DC
September 22
Contact: 301.493.5002
Illinois
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
September 18
Contact: 312.695.1390
Massachusetts
The Wellness Community-Greater Boston
October 23
Contact: 617.332.1919
Michigan
The Wellness Community-Southeast Michigan
September 25
Contact: 734.975.2500
Live Well! Life Beyond Cancer
This program, presented through a partnership between The Wellness Community and the Lance Armstrong Foundation, is focused on helping cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. The program provides information, skills and tools to address exercise, nutrition, emotional health, quality of life and medical management after treatment ends. Workshop participants will meet for two and one-half hours once a week for six weeks.
Although this program is free, registration might be required. Please check with your local center.
Please check the following list for a program near you. To learn more about our centers simply click on the name below or visit our Worldwide Locations section of the site.
Please check back for program dates.
The Patient Active Guide to Living with Advanced Breast Cancer
This program will focus on the needs of women newly diagnosed with advanced (metastatic) breast cancer, and also includes information relevant to women who have lived 2 - 5 years with metastatic breast cancer. Clear, comprehensive and unbiased information is provided on the latest treatments, side effect management and survivorship issues and concerns for women newly diagnosed with metastatic disease, in order to empower them to be active participants in their cancer journey. The Wellness Community's Patient Active approach is used as a framework for partnering with a patient's healthcare team to make critical long-term decisions about treatment and quality of life. This program is provided through an unrestricted educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline Oncology.
Although this program is free, registration might be required. Please check with your local center.
Please check the following list for a program near you. To learn more about our centers simply click on the name below or visit our Worldwide Locations section of the site.
California
The Wellness Community-Valley/Ventura (Westlake Village)
September 25
Contact: 805.379.4777
Delaware
The Wellness Community-Delaware
October 18
Contact: 302.995.2850
District of Columbia
The Wellness Community-Greater Washington, DC
October 14
Contact: 301.493.5002
Florida
The Wellness Community-Greater Miami
October 15
Contact: 305.668.5900
Georgia
The Wellness Community-Atlanta
September 18
Contact: 404.843.1880
Indiana
Sisters Network Indianapolis
November 24
Massachusetts
The Wellness Community-Greater Boston
October 30
Contact: 617.332.1919
Michigan
The Wellness Community-Southeast Michigan
October 15
Contact: 734.975.2500
Washington
Gilda's Club Seattle
October 16
Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer
This program includes an educational workshop and a comprehensive kit designed to explore the most current clinical and psychosocial information available in cancer treatment. Expert workshop presenters will plainly describe the many innovative treatments in practice and in development, and also provide strategies for managing side effects. State-of-the-art empowerment and stress reduction techniques that help participants build and optimize a trusting partnership with their healthcare team will also be discussed. This program is provided through an unrestricted educational grant from Genentech.
Although this program is free, registration might be required. Please check with your local center.
Please check the following list for a program near you. To learn more about our centers simply click on the name below or visit our Worldwide Locations section of the site.
California
The Wellness Community-Valley/Ventura (Westlake Village)
October 30
Contact: 805.379.4777
Pennsylvania
The Wellness Community-Greater Lehigh Valley
September 30
Contact: 610.861.7555
The Patient Active Guide to Living with Ovarian Cancer
This program will provide valuable information and support for women who will be living with ovarian cancer for many years, as a chronic disease that requires proactive decision-making about the sequencing of specific chemotherapeutic regimens and their side effects. The goal for this information is to provide women with tools for optimal results and improvements in the quality of their life. The Wellness Community's Patient Active approach is used as a framework for partnering with the physician in making these critical long-term decisions. This program is provided through an unrestricted educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline Oncology.
Although this program is free, registration might be required. Please check with your local center.
Please check the following list for a program near you. To learn more about our centers simply click on the name below or visit our Worldwide Locations section of the site.
Please check back for program dates.
Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer: Stepping Back to Take a Closer Look
This program includes an educational workshop and a comprehensive patient education booklet that provide information on state-of-the-art treatment options as well as many of the issues, concerns and questions people with lung cancer might have after a diagnosis. Leading experts in oncology will present on diagnosis, staging, and various treatment options. Information will also be presented on various side effects of cancer treatment and ways to manage them and improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. This program serves to empower people affected by lung cancer to take a more active role in treatment decisions and their well-being. This program is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Astra Zeneca, GlaxoSmithKline Oncology, and Lilly.
Although this program is free, registration might be required. Please check with your local center.
Please check the following list for a program near you. To learn more about our centers simply click on the name below or visit our Worldwide Locations section of the site.
California
The Wellness Community-Foothills (Pasadena)
September 13
Contact: 626.796.1083
Florida
American Lung Association of Florida: Central Area
September 17
Michigan
The Wellness Community-Southeast Michigan
November 19
Contact: 734.975.2500
Missouri
The Wellness Community-Greater St. Louis
August 29
Contact: 314.238.2000
Pennsylvania
The Wellness Community-Greater Lehigh Valley
September 17
Contact: 610.861.7555
Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment Workshops
These two-hour workshops will provide valuable information about symptom/side effect prevention and treatment strategies from a medical perspective. Additional information and support will be offered to help survivors manage the psychological effects of a cancer diagnosis. These workshops are made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Amgen, in conjunction with the Breakaway from Cancer campaign.
Although this program is free, registration might be required. Please check with your local center.
Please check the following list for a program near you. To learn more about our centers simply click on the name below or visit our Worldwide Locations section of the site.
Delaware
The Wellness Community-Delaware
September 18
Contact: 302.995.2850
Georgia
The Wellness Community-Atlanta
August 19
Contact: 404.843.1880
Michigan
The Wellness Community-Southeast Michigan
December 3
Contact: 734.975.2500
Pennsylvania
The Wellness Community-Philadelphia
September - TBA
Contact: 215.879.7733
