Cancer Stage Shifting Initiative

Updates from the 2023 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting Webinar
2023-12-14 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax)

Living with Breast Cancer - 46th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Recap Webinar
2023-12-13 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax)

Coping With Cancer During the Holidays
2023-12-06 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
CancerCare is offering a free 60-minute workshop available to cancer patients, caregivers and bereaved individuals to learn coping skills during the holidays. The workshop will help participants learn ways to manage feelings of stress and anxiety, while still creating meaningful ways to celebrate. This workshop will provide a group mindfulness exercise to practice this skill together. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in an open discussion with an oncology social worker.
Details here.

Creating Communities of Hope and Action for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
2023-12-05 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
A breakfast and listening session with the community about clinical trials and research innovations.

Details here.

National Blue Hope Bash
2023-12-02 18:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
The Blue Hope Bash is the premier fundraising gala that benefits patients and caregivers served by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
Bash supporters make possible transformative programs that increase screening, magnify support, and accelerate research to save lives.
Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in America. Ending it can start with you at the Blue Hope Bash.

Details here.

RESILIENCE THROUGH PROGRESS: SLOW GROWING NON-HODGKIN LYMPHOMA (NHL)
2023-12-01 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a free webinar covering the latest information for patients and caregivers.
Details here.

NMQF Connect: H-Town Health Fair
2023-11-19 11:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Brentwood Baptist Church
On November 19, National Minority Quality Forum’s Cancer Stage Shifting Initiative, and partners will offer health education, free cancer and general health screenings and more to the Houston, Texas, community members, after Brentwood Baptist Church’s Sunday service.

EmPOWER Ball
2023-11-11 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Grant Hyatt, 1000 H St. NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join Tigerlily Foundation, as they celebrate patients, providers, supporters and raise funds for programs supporting young women – before, during and after breast cancer; and work to end disparities in our lifetime. Black Tie Optional.

Tigerlily's 1st Annual Beacon Symposium: Transformation With Patients Leading in Healthcare
2023-11-11 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Grant Hyatt, 1000 H St. NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
The Tigerlily BEACON Conference is defining what nirvana looks like for patient-centric care in the real world by bringing patient advocates, health systems, providers and science together to co-create better solutions today. Together, we are the BEACON of hope and light that drives us forward to health equity.

Commonly Asked Questions: Biomarkers in Lung Cancer Webinar
2023-11-02 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Halifax)
CancerCare presents a series of national virtual workshops focused on the needs of people with lung cancer and their caregivers. The workshop modules will each focus on a topic that may impact the person with cancer and their caregiver while they cope with lung cancer. The objective is to assist and support people living with cancer and their caregivers, while providing information and education specific to lung cancer, with added suggestions for coping and support. Led by CancerCare oncology social workers and experts in the field, this workshop series aims to provide educational information about lung cancer and practical skills for coping with diagnosis and treatment.

A Night With the Stars
2023-10-27 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Hammons Tower, 901 E St. Louis St., Springfield, MO, 65806, United States
On October 27, 2023, please join Fight CRC for A Night With the Stars, Fight CRC’s annual community event to raise funds and awareness in the fight against colorectal cancer. We look forward to celebrating the DISCO theme alongside attendees.
On this night, we celebrate the dazzling stars of the colorectal cancer community: patients, survivors and caregivers. The collective light of these stars burns bright as we celebrate and remember our relentless champions of hope.
Fight CRC Board Members and leadership will captivate you with inspiring stories of what we have accomplished, all of which originated in Fight CRC’s home office of Springfield, Missouri. Here in Springfield is where we’ve united survivors, medical professionals and advocates from across the country to train and empower champions.

Commonly Asked Questions: Differences Between Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy Webinar
2023-10-19 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Halifax)

Metastatic Breast Cancer: Treatment Updates Webinar
2023-10-11 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax)
A free CancerCare Connect® Education Workshop for people living with metastatic breast cancer, their families, partners, caregivers, friends and health care professionals.
Topics covered in the webinar:

Overview of Metastatic Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID
Current Standard of Care
New & Emerging Treatment Approaches
Updates on Clinical Trials
How Clinical Research Increases Your Treatment Options
Biomarkers, Diagnostic Testing & Technologies: Why They Are Important in Informing Treatment Decisions
Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain
Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion
Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Commonly Asked Questions Series: Lung Cancer Webinar
2023-10-05 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Halifax)

Virtual National Blood Cancer Conference
2023-09-09 11:30 - 15:30 (America/Halifax)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is proud to present this free VIRTUAL education event to blood cancer patients, survivors, family members, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Experts in the areas of blood cancer research, treatment and survivorship will present information on each topic. Our goal is to educate conference participants about treatment options, emerging therapies, management of survivorship issues and LLS resources.

Empowered Choices: Engaging Patients and Caregivers in Shared Decision Making - Part 2
2023-08-29 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
In this CancerCare webinar, participants will learn about the shared decision-making health care model and how caregivers have a unique experience in supporting their loved ones. Although each experience is unique, many caregivers face similar challenges during the decision-making process. Discussion and Q&A to follow.

Flint Screening and Fair at Flint Northern High School Tailgate
2023-08-26 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Flint Northern High School Tailgate, Flint, Michigan

Empowered Choices: Engaging Patients and Caregivers in Shared Decision Making - Part 1
2023-08-22 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
In this Cancer Care webinar, participants will learn about the shared decision-making health care model and how this patient-centered approach not only improves the patient-provider relationship but also focuses on the needs, values and preferences of the person with cancer. Discussion and Q&A to follow.

What Role Does My Pelvic Floor Play in Colorectal Cancer Survivorship? Webinar
2023-08-16 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Join Fight Colorectal Cancer for an enlightening webinar as they delve into the crucial role of the pelvic floor in colorectal cancer survivorship with Eileen Johnson, DPT. This session will focus on understanding the challenges faced by survivors, particularly the impact of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), and explore how pelvic floor health and physical therapy can enhance their quality of life.

We Will Overcome: Navigating Obstacles to Breast Cancer Prevention and Care in Our Community 2023
2023-08-13 14:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Karachi) | 1200 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
Join Tigerlily Foundation and Patient Power on August 13, 2023 2 pm – 6 pm CT, at Bridgeport Art Center’s Sculpture Garden. This afternoon of conversation and resource sharing about breast cancer prevention is available to attend in person and online. Highlights include interactive panel discussions with healthcare experts and breast cancer advocates, resources from area medical centers including Northwestern and University of Chicago Comprehensive cancer centers, and local non-profit organizations.

Oral Chemotherapy and Colorectal Cancer Webinar
2023-08-03 14:15 - 15:15 UTC
Join Fight Colorectal Cancer for an educational webinar focusing on the oral treatment options available for patients with colorectal cancer. Medical oncologist Van Morris, MD, and colorectal cancer survivors Phuong Gallagher and Rissa Dodson will discuss oral treatments, explain what a specialty pharmacy is and its role in your care, and provide patient perspective on what to expect during treatment. This educational webinar is sponsored by Taiho Oncology.

Long Island Community Program - Breast Cancer Surgery: What You Need To Know (Virtual)
2023-03-16 13:30 - 14:30 UTC
LocationRemote – for residents of Long Island
This virtual class will be held using Zoom; a video function is required to participate.
Long Island, USADescription
CancerCare will offer a free 90-minute virtual workshop through Zoom, available to clients diagnosed with breast cancer and living on Long Island.
In this workshop, clients will learn about the types of breast cancer surgery, and how to cope with the changing physical and emotional impacts of treatment. Moderated by an oncology social worker, participants will receive practical tips, coping skills and techniques and an overview of other CancerCare programs, including the wig and prosthesis clinic.
Date & time Thursday, March 16, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
To Register or Learn More
This program is free, but pre-registration via Zoom is required. Register here.

Bladder Cancer: Treatment Updates
2023-03-08 13:30 - 14:30 UTC
Workshop Date and Time
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Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Eastern Time
Registrants can listen in live over the phone or online as a webcast.
Topics Covered

Overview of Bladder Cancer, including Staging & Grading, in the Context of COVID-19, Omicron & Seasonal Flu
Standard of Care
New Treatment Approaches
Update on Clinical Trials
The Role of Diagnostic Technologies, Genomics & Precision Medicine
Targeted Treatments: Predicting Response to Treatment
The Emerging Role of Immunotherapy
Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
Follow-Up Care Appointments & Plans
Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips
Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: What's New
2023-03-07 13:30 - 14:30 UTC
Workshop Date and Time
REGISTER NOW
Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Eastern Time
Registrants can listen in live over the phone or online as a webcast.
Topics Covered

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu
Current Standard of Care
The Role of Chemotherapy, Radiation Oncology & Targeted Cancer Therapies
New Treatment Approaches
The Role of Biomarkers & Precision Medicine in Informing Treatment Choices
How Clinical Trials Contribute to Treatment Options
New Ways to Manage Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain
Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips
Key Questions to Ask When Communicating with Your Health Care Team
The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
The Important Role of Movement
Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Bereaved Adult Book Club Series
2023-03-02 13:30 - 14:30 UTC
Description
Are you grieving someone who has died of cancer? Are you interested in learning more about the grieving process with other adults in similar situations?
CancerCare is offering a book club series for bereaved adults. Our first book is “The Grieving Brain,” by Mary-Frances O’Connor. Join our upcoming discussion as we share insights and personal connections to the story.
This group meets every four weeks on Thursdays, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET. This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.

Thursday, February 9, 1p.m. – Intro through the end of Chapter 2
Thursday, March 2, 1p.m. – Chapter 3 through the end of Chapter 5
Thursday, March 30, 1p.m. – Chapter 6 through the end of Chapter 8
Thursday, April 20, 1p.m. – Chapter 9 through the end of Chapter 11

United in Blue
2023-02-12 08:00 - 2023-02-14 17:00 UTC
This installation represents our community’s desire for more research, more treatment options, more funding, and more lives saved. The installation is a visual representation of more than 27,400 people under the age of 50 estimated to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2030.
Join us from March 12-24, 2023 in Washington, D.C. to honor and remember the community of CRC loved ones.
Wall of Champions
Our Wall of Champions will be displayed on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from March 13-15. We will showcase the lives of relentless champions from across the country! Together, we have to fight for more research, more treatment options, and more awareness. Your donation will support our Path to a Cure.
MARCH 6 IS THE DEADLINE FOR HAVING YOUR TRIBUTE DISPLAYED IN D.C. FROM MARCH 13-15.
This wall is a celebration and an opportunity to honor and remember the Relentless Champions from our community who have touched our lives. As champions and advocates, we are charged with honoring and sharing the stories of people impacted by colorectal cancer.
