Cancer Wellness Center

Virtual: Treatment Advancements in Blood Cancer
2023-10-25 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Please join Dr. Anand Patel, board-certified hematologist-oncologist at UChicago Medicine, to learn about the latest advancements in treatment of blood cancer. In this lecture, Dr. Patel will review advances in the management of blood cancers including leukemia, myeloid malignancies, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma with a focus on immunotherapies and CAR-T cell therapies.
This program is in collaboration between The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Cancer Wellness Center. Registration and attendance data is shared between both organizations.
To register please CLICK HERE

Virtual - Balance: Finding Comfort in the Face of Adversity
2023-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Join Father Michael Pacella III in conversation regarding coping with fear and hardship. In this program, Father Pacella will discuss how one’s fear towards mortality and health serve as a motivator in finding purpose and meaning. A diagnosis can create an immobilizing sense of urgency. How can we redirect that fear, or energy, in ways that inspire and reinvigorate? Join us for this presentation and conversation spanning philosophy, spirituality, survivorship, and means of coping.

Presented by: Father Michael Pacella III

*Registration closes at 2:00 pm on October 30th.
*Program opens for log-in 10 minutes prior to the start time
*An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the program and a reminder 2 hours before the start time.

Virtual: Ask The Dietitian - Healthy Eating During the Holidays
2023-11-03 13:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Do you have questions about diet, nutrition, or other food-related concerns? Join us to learn more about different topics each month from our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition.
Please submit questions about “Healthy Eating During the Holidays.”
Presented by: Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Registration closes at 5:00 pm on November 2nd.
An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the program.

Healthy Eating During the Holidays
2023-11-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
The holidays are a busy time of year and filled with celebrations with family and friends to celebrate the joys in life. Gatherings often include special foods and temptations, which may not be a part of your normal healthful choices. It can be challenging to navigate the stress of eating your favorite traditional holiday foods as part of an overall cancer protective lifestyle. Join the dietitian to learn how the holidays don’t need to sabotage your healthy diet habits, and simple strategies to savor holiday food with confidence.
Presented by: Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Program is in collaboration with Cancer Wellness Center, Sharsheret, Israel Cancer Research Fund, and Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics. Registration and attendance will be shared between all organizations.
Participants can join us in-person to meet all of the organizations and try samples from our demo or can tune-in virtually for the lecture portion of the program.

ATTENDING IN PERSON:

RSVP below to attend in-person.
Participants are welcome to attend as early at 11:30 am for a meet and greet with the participating organizations.

ATTENDING VIRTUALLY:

CLICK HERE to register and login to the class via Zoom

Virtual: Preparing for Palliative and Hospice Care
2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Challenging and emotional conversations become the norm after a cancer diagnosis, so it’s essential to surround yourself with a broad team to educate and guide you while also making you feel comfortable and supported. This is especially true when exploring and planning for palliative and hospice services.
Join Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation and Cancer Wellness Center in a candid discussion with Dr. Martha L. Twaddle, the Medical Director for Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care at Northwestern Medicine – Lake Forest Hospital. Dr. Twaddle will help us:
•     Explore the differences between palliative care and hospice care.
•     Understand when it is time to plan for care options.
•     Three key questions you should ask providers in setting up care.
•     Ways in which family members can also receive support during this difficult time.
Featuring Dr. Martha L. Twaddle, Medical Director for Palliative Medicine & Supportive Care at Northwestern Medicine – Lake Forest Hospital

To register please CLICK HERE

Virtual: Ask The Dietitian - Healthy Eating During the Holidays, Part 2
2023-11-17 13:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Join us as Lori continues answering your questions from our previous program on November 3rd.
Presented by: Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Registration closes at 5:00 pm on November 16th.
An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the program.

CANCELED - Expressive Arts Networking Group for Caregivers
2023-11-22 16:30 - 18:00, 2023-12-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
This networking group is for caregivers and supporters of loved ones who have been diagnosed with cancer. During each group, participants will engage in expressive arts as well as have time to discuss their experiences, stressors, and share positive coping and self-care strategies.
Presented by: Jacque Lueken, Masters in Social Work candidate at Loyola University Chicago
Please call 847-509-9595 to register.
Registration limit of 12 people.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to check-in.

Virtual: CWC Staff Chat: Understanding Your Nervous System During Cancer
2023-11-29 12:15 - 13:00 | Zoom
In this month’s CWC Staff Chat, our very own program host, Priscilla Andrews, will be interviewed by the Center’s Clinical Director, Dr. Megan McMahon. Tune in to learn about our nervous system and explore strategies to regulate ourselves when in distress while coping with cancer or cancer in the family.

Presented by: Megan McMahon, PhD; Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC

The Series will be available via Zoom (registration required), Facebook Live Stream, and on the Center’s YouTube Channel (after the event).

*Registration closes 11:30 am on November 28th.
*Program opens for viewing right at 12:15 pm
*An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the program.

Virtual: Evening of Survivorship
2023-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Join us for a virtual evening of exploring cancer survivorship. The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with welcoming remarks from Dr. Sigrun Hallmeyer on the importance of care in survivorship. Participants will then have the opportunity to attend various breakout sessions based on their interest.
Breakout sessions will include:
Coping with Chemobrain
Mindfulness in Survivorship
Nutrition after Cancer Treatment
Re-Establishing Sexual Intimacy
To register please CLICK HERE

Virtual: Holistic Health
2023-11-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Join us to learn about the role of integrative medicine as part of a cancer prevention and wellness strategy, with particular emphasis on nutrition and stress management.
Presented by Frances Baxley, MD, family medicine physician practicing integrative and functional medicine at the NorthShore University HealthSystem.
This program is in partnership with NorthShore University HealthSystem.
Registration closes at 2:00 pm on November 30th.
An email with login instructions will be sent before the program.

Virtual: Survivor's Guilt, Trauma and Life Beyond
2023-12-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Survivor’s Guilt is often part of the cancer experience in many different ways. Perhaps you feel like because others “have it worse,” you minimize your feelings or perhaps you have a hard time celebrating your milestones when others cannot. This webinar is open to those who are in treatment, in survivorship, and high risk. We’ll explore survivor’s guilt, its impact on you, and ways to process these complicated feelings.
Presented by: Katie Salyer, PsyD
In collaboration with Sharsheret.
To register CLICK HERE

Virtual: Multiple Myeloma Resources and Recent Updates
2023-12-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us for a presentation on resources available to patients with Multiple Myeloma through the International Myeloma Foundation and recent updates in the myeloma world, followed by a roundtable discussion about living with myeloma.
Presented by Becky Bosley, BSN, RN
International Myeloma Director, Support Groups
RSVP below, registration closes at 2:00 pm on December 6th.
An email with login instructions will be sent before the program.

Virtual: Ask The Dietitian - Nutrition and Immunity
2023-12-15 13:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Do you have questions about diet, nutrition, or other food-related concerns? Join us to learn more about different topics each month from our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition.

Please submit your questions about “Nutrition and Immunity” during registration. (Please note we have reached capacity for questions we are able to take.)

Presented by: Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Registration closes at 10:00 am on December 15th.
An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the program.

Virtual: Your Nervous System and You
2023-12-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
At the base of all our experiences – our thoughts, emotions and behaviors – lies our autonomic nervous system. Join us for a presentation on how the nervous system shapes our experience of the world and learn ways to befriend your nervous system to understand its influence in your life.
Presented by Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC, Clinical Manager
Registration closes at 5:00 pm on December 17th.
An email with login instructions will be sent before the program.

Virtual: Ask The Dietitian - Nutrition for Your Mood and Mind
2024-01-05 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom
Do you have questions about diet, nutrition, or other food-related concerns? Join us to learn more about different topics each month from our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition.
Please submit your questions about “Nutrition for Your Mood and Mind” during registration. (Please note we have reached capacity for the questions we are able to take)
Presented by: Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Registration closes at 10:00 am on January 5th.
An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the program.

Virtual: Give Me Your Hand - A Look at Suffering from a Jewish Perspective
2024-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join Rabbi Joseph Ozarowski for a conversation and discussion about human suffering. Through the lens of Torah and the Talmudic Tradition, we will explore some sources about suffering and Judaism.
Presented by: Rabbi Joseph S. Ozarowski, D. Min., BCC, JCFS Chicago
Registration ends January 28th at 8:00 pm
Login instructions will be emailed the evening before the program

Virtual - Breast Reconstruction: Understanding Your Options for Revision, Delayed Reconstruction, and Maintenance
2024-01-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Women who have a mastectomy or lumpectomy to treat or prevent breast cancer may choose breast reconstruction following their initial surgery. In this program, Dr. Akhil Seth will provide an overview of breast reconstruction options including in the immediate and delayed setting. He will also share common complaints after reconstruction and options for revision, and thoughts on long-term sustainability and maintenance of breast reconstruction.
Presented by: Akhil K. Seth, MD, Director, Reconstructive Microsurgery Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery NorthShore University HealthSystem &Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Registration closes at 2:00 pm January 31st.
An email with login instructions will be sent on the day of the program.

Virtual: What is Lymphedema? Understand Your Risk After Surgery & Tips for Lifestyle Balance
2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Stephanie Dizon, a licensed occupational therapist with advanced specialty training in lymphedema management, will help you become familiar with the causes of lymphedema and what the lymphatic system does for the body. She will give information on the personal risk factors that may put one at higher risk for developing lymphedema after cancer treatment. Learn healthy lifestyle habits to promote lymphatic function, ways to minimize wear and tear on the lymphatic system over time, and steps to take should lymphedema occur.
Presented by: Stephanie Dizon, OTD, OTR/L, CLT, NorthShore University HealthSystem
Please RSVP below. Registration ends February 21st at 2:00 pm.
An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the program.

Virtual: Ask The Dietitian - Beyond the Table: Sustainable Nutrition
2024-03-01 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom
Do you have questions about diet, nutrition, or other food-related concerns? Join us to learn more about different topics each month from our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition.
Please submit your questions about the topic during registration. (Please note we have reached capacity for the questions we are able to take.)
Presented by: Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Registration closes at 10:00 am on March 1st.
An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the program.

Introduction to Tea: A Beginners Journey
2024-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Join us to learn the basics of tea production, tea culture, and explore similarities and differences in these four types of teas: White, Green, Oolong, and Black. Participants will learn proper tea preparation, the dos and don’ts of tasting, and how to get the maximum amount of satisfaction from every sip. We will also discuss the health benefits of drinking tea and how to discern what is correct and what is misinformation regarding tea.
Presented by: Mike Cuevas, Certified Tea Specialist
RSVP below to attend in-person
If registration is full, please call 847-509-9595 to be placed on the waitlist.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for check in.

Virtual: Chemo-Brain and How to Adapt to Cognitive Changes During Chemotherapy
2024-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Have you gone through chemotherapy, expecting to go through it, or know someone else who has? Join us to learn about ‘chemo-brain’, a commonly occurring side effect of chemotherapy that presents itself through cognitive impairment, attention and concentration difficulties, and new problems with memory. In this program, Mark Livshots will cover information about chemo-brain, techniques and strategies for intervention and treatment.
Presented by: Mark Livshots, MA, LPC
Registration closes at 2:00 pm of March 14th.
An email with log-in instructions will be sent before the program.

Virtual: Finding Peace - A Discussion with Death Doulas
2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Want to explore how to prepare for your own mortality or support a loved one facing the end of life? Join us for a virtual panel discussion featuring experienced death doulas. This informative and compassionate program will provide a safe space to gain clarity on the role of a death doula and how they can support you or your loved ones through the end-of-life process.
Presented by: Nicole Daigle, Patrice Horton, Sandi Bianchi, Alé Salinas, and Erica Reid Gerdes
Panel will be moderated by: Dominque James, MS, LPC
Registration closes at 2:00 pm on April 9th
An email with login instructions will be sent before the program.

Virtual: The Role of Physical Therapy in Treating Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy
2024-04-17 18:00 - 19:15 | Zoom
Chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect of chemotherapy that can cause pain, numbness and problems with balance. In this presentation, our presenter will discuss the common causes for neuropathy, risk factors, preventative measures and treatment options.

Presented by: Karyn Holtz, PT, MHS, CLT, RUSH Physical Therapy/ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation
Registration will end at 2:00 pm CDT April 17th.
An email with login instructions will be sent before the program.

Virtual: Ask the Dietitian - Top 10 Questions about Cancer Nutrition
2024-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Join us and learn from our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition as she answers the most frequently asked questions about cancer related nutrition.
Presented by: Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
RSVP below to register.
Registration closes at 10:00 am on April 22nd.
An email with log-in instructions will be sent before the program.

Virtual: Panel Discussion: Psychedelics and Cancer
2024-04-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Join us for a discussion on the therapeutic use and potential of psychedelics for cancer patients. This panel will be moderated by Dr. Gabrielle Wolk and will feature an Integrative MD, an Illinois policy advocate, and a Canadian cancer patient who underwent psilocybin – assisted therapy. Topics will include current research on the use of psychedelics for cancer-related distress, proposed legislation to legalize therapeutic use of plant medicine in Illinois, and firsthand experience of psilocybin-assisted therapy from a patient’s perspective.
Moderated by: Gabrielle Wolk, PsyD, Cancer Wellness Center
Dr. Gabrielle Wolk is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She completed training and earned her certificate with MAPS MDMA Assisted Therapy program, the End of Life Psychedelic Care core program, and the Alchemy Ketamine Therapy Provider Training program. She also served as a peer support on Fireside Project Psychedelic Support Hotline. Dr. Wolk is ultimately interested in providing psilocybin-assisted therapy to people experiencing distress related to a cancer diagnosis.
Featuring:
-Dr. Leslie Mendoza Temple, medical director of the Integrative Medicine Program, Endeavor Health
-Jean Lacy, the founder of the Illinois Psychedelic Society
-Thomas Hartle, Canadian cancer patient who underwent psilocybin – assisted therapy

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2UUeQIgPSzSeHi_STdaKJw

Virtual: Ask The Dietitian - Plant Based Food Choices
2024-05-03 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom
Do you have questions about diet, nutrition, or other food-related concerns? Join us to learn more about different topics each month from our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition.
Please submit your questions about “Plant Based Food Choices” during registration. (Please note we have reached capacity for the questions we are able to take.)
Presented by: Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Registration closes at 10:00 am on May 3rd.
An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the program.

Making Nourish Bowls
2024-05-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Are you looking for healthier, low-stress meals? Nourish bowls are for you! The beauty of building a meal in a bowl is its versatility. They incorporate many flavors and textures, all while using preferred ingredients that you have on hand. In this program, the dietitian will demonstrate an example of a Nourish Bowl. Each participant will have a chance to fill their own bowl with cancer-protective, delicious ingredients.
Presented by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
RSVP below to attend this in-person program.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for check-in.

Virtual: Ask The Dietitian - Plant Based Food Choices Part 2
2024-05-17 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom
Do you have questions about diet, nutrition, or other food-related concerns? Join us to learn more about different topics each month from our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition.
Presented by: Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Registration closes at 10:00 am on May 17.
An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the program.

Virtual: Managing Cancer-Related Pain
2024-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Pain is a common symptom among those with cancer. It can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or a combination of factors. Join Dr. Judith Paice for an informative lecture to learn about pain management, effective treatments, and lifestyle approaches to alleviate discomfort and support your quality of life.
Presented by: Judith Paice, PhD, RN, Director of Cancer Pain Program,
Northwestern University; Feinberg School of Medicine

Registration ends at 2:00 pm on May 22nd.
An email with login instructions will be sent before the program.
