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Information & Education
No Cure for Being Human
An evening with special guest speaker Kate Bowler. In the wake of a sudden stage IV colon cancer diagnosis at the age of 35, Kate Bowler was left asking the question, how do you move forward with a life you didn’t choose? Searching for peace with her limitations in a culture that says anything is possible, Kate re-examines the way she was living with unflinching honesty and lightheartedness in her newest book, No Cure for Being Human. Learn how she finds hope, courage, and truth – and be inspired to discover a new perspective on the human experience. Recorded on 4/14/22
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Information & Education
What I Learned from Talking to People of Color About Cancer
A fireside chat with special guest speaker Jodi-Ann Burey. Jodi-Ann works at the intersections of race, culture, and health equity on a mission to disrupt “business as usual” to achieve social change. She is the creator and host of Black Cancer, a podcast about the nuances of the lives of people of color told through their cancer journeys. Jodi-Ann holds a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Michigan. She prides herself on being a cool auntie, a twist-out queen, health advocate, adventurer and reluctant dog owner. Originally aired 2/24/22
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Support Groups and Counseling
Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy
An evening with Dr. William Breitbart, exploring what makes life meaningful. The participants of this special event will become familiar with the common existential concerns confronting people with life-threatening disease and will become familiar with existentially oriented interventions that have been found to be effective in treating despair. In the realm of uncertainty, there is an opportunity to create and hope for the future.
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Information & Education
Anticancer Living
Introducing the concept of “Mix of Six”, Anticancer Living provides an informed case that building social and emotional support, managing stress, improving sleep, exercise and diet, and minimizing exposure to environmental toxins work together to promote an optimal environment for health and well-being.
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Information & Education
Cancer and the Environment with Sandra Steingraber
Biologist, author and cancer survivor, Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized authority on environmental links to cancer and human health. Steingraber’s highly acclaimed book, Living Downstream: An Ecologist’s Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment, was the first to bring together data on toxic releases with data from U.S. cancer registries and was adapted for the screen in 2010. Today, she continues her political advocacy and investigating the links between human health. Check out her inspiring talk on environmental toxins, your health, and what you can do to protect it!
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Nutrition
Gathering Around the Table with Bryant Terry
Our very special guest and presenter, Bryant Terry – James Beard Award-Winning chef, educator, and author of the newly published Vegetable Kingdom – gave a great presentation breaking down the fundamentals of delicious plant-based cooking and the importance of eating whole foods to live a healthful life.
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Nutrition
Gathering Around the Table with Recipes from Vegetable Kingdom
Our very special guest and presenter, Bryant Terry – James Beard Award-Winning chef, educator, and author of the newly published Vegetable Kingdom – gave a great presentation breaking down the fundamentals of delicious plant-based cooking and the importance of eating whole foods to live a healthful life.
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Breast Cancer
Hot Topics in Breast Cancer 2022 – Updates in Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast Cancer
Hot Topics in Breast Cancer 2022 – Positivity in Breast Cancer: Toxic or Healthy?
Prostate Cancer
Hot Topics in Prostate Cancer 2021 – Benefits of Exercise for Prostate Cancer
Breast Cancer
Hot Topics in Breast Cancer 2021 – Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment Updates
Breast Cancer
Hot Topics in Breast Cancer 2021 – Advocating for Yourself as a Breast Cancer Patient
Information & Education
Lifestyle and Wellness in Survivorship
Originally presented by Deborah Manst, MD, MPH, Oncogeneralist, Cancer Service UI Health on Tuesday December 13th.
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Information & Education
Advances in Radiation Technologies for Cancer Treatment
Originally presented by Renuka Malik, MD, Radiation Oncologist, UChicago Medicine on Tuesday, November 28th
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Information & Education
Self-Care and Stress Reducing Tips for Getting Through the Holidays
Originally presented by Alexandria Callahan, LCPC, BC-DMT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Cancer Treatment Centers of America on November 10th, 2022
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Information & Education
Healing is Always Possible Even When a Cure is Not
No matter the struggles you are facing, healing is possible. Learn the four mantras of healing, how to incorporate them into your daily life and how they will add to your quality of living. Kelly will share about the importance of connecting with others, and how families can be together in a simplistic, yet profound way. Presented by Kelly Grosklags, National Speaker, Therapist and Author. Originally aired 2/10/22
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Information & Education
Advances in Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors
Learn about current research and advances in treatment options for neuroendocrine tumors. Presented by Xavier Keutgen, MD and Chih-Yi Liao, MD, of University of Chicago Medicine. Originally aired 2/8/22
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Information & Education
Preventing and Managing Lymphedema
Swelling of arms after breast cancer surgery is called lymphedema. While the complication is not life threatening, it can cause both emotional and physical distress. Hear a breast surgeon’s insights about why lymphedema develops, how it can be prevented by certain surgical techniques, ways to recognize it early and treatment of lymphedema. We will also discuss the role of exercise in prevention of lymphedema and the common myths regarding the condition. Originally presented 12/7/21 by Dr. Rabia Bhatti, MD, Breast Surgeon.
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Information & Education
Intro to Information & Education Programs
Learn more about our Information & Education programs from Brittany Brady, Oncology Education Coordinator at Wellness House.
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Information & Education
Compassionate Listening
To listen to what someone else is going through is an extraordinary gift to offer. By simply listening to the challenges of another, we can actually reduce the amount of time the person feels sad. For that individual, the mere act of expressing what is inside can be healing. Listening requires emotional strength, patience, openness and a real desire to understand. Offered in collaboration with Imerman Angels on 1/10/21.
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Information & Education
Creating and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries
Boundaries are guidelines, rules or limits a person creates to identify for themselves what are safe and permissible ways for other people to behave around them. For both survivors as well as those providing support and caregiving to survivors, creating healthy boundaries is empowering. By recognizing the need to set and enforce limits, you protect your self-esteem, maintain self-respect and enjoy healthy relationships. Offered in collaboration with Imerman Angels on 11/16/21.
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Support Groups & Counseling
Intro to Support & Counseling Programs
Learn more about our Support & Counseling programs from Michael Williams, Psy.D, Senior Oncology Support Counselor at Wellness House.
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Stress Management
Snowy Trees
Paint along as you’re guided on how to create a serene, snowy landscape.
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Stress Management
Caring Arts – Pastel Rainy Window
Join Caring Arts Foundation artist, Barbara Weigand, and get into the spirit of spring! Barbara will guide you through how to create a rainy window image using pastels.
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Stress Management
Mindful Breathing Meditation
Join Nevada Bennett, LPC, Oncology Support and Family Counselor, for a seven-minute mindful breathing meditation.
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Stress Management
Special Place Meditation
Learn to reduce stress with Jane Van De Velde, DNP, RN, in a 15-minute guided meditation with imagery called Special Place.
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Nutrition
Snack & Learn: Dates
This short and informative class will focus on dates, along with a quick demonstration of how to incorporate it into a delicious and nutritious snack.
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Nutrition
Grow Your Own Garlic
Garlic is a wonderfully nutritious food. It is also a very easy plant to grow. Registered dietitian Jamie Shifley will teach you about garlic and will explain and show you how easy it is to grow this plant year after year.
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Nutrition
Merienda & Aprende – en español
Esta clase breve e informativa se enfocará en un alimento o nutriente a base de plantas junto con una demostración rápida de cómo incorporarlo en un refrigerio delicioso y nutritivo.
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Nutrition
Cocina saludable para el cancer de mama – en español
A menudo hay confusión sobre los alimentos que son seguros para el cáncer de mama. Únase a nosotros para esta clase de cocina que incluirá una variedad de alimentos y nutrientes que son muy recomendables.
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Nutrition
Hot Topics in Nutrition
Learn about the latest research and hot topics when it comes to nutrition for cancer. Presented by Angela Dennison, RD, LDN, Nutrition Program Manager, Wellness House. Originally aired 8/26/22
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Nutrition
Fungus Among Us: Health Benefits of Mushrooms
Learn about the benefits of mushroom and their relation to cancer from Bonnie Brock, Registered Dietitian. Originally aired 8/22/22
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Nutrition
Gut Health and Cancer: Understanding Steps to a Healthy Gut
Join Julie Lanford, author and creator of CancerDietitian.com as she dives into the link between nutrition and gut health and how that influences cancer risk. What is the microbiome and how can an healthy gut promote health and manage disease? Julie will discuss how diet and exercise can play a role in gut health, talk about pre and probiotics, and offer practical tips for maintaining a healthy colon. Originally aired 8/23/22
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Nutrition
How to Cut a Pineapple
Join Angela Dennison, Oncology Dietitian, to learn a safe, easy way to cut a pineapple.
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Nutrition
How to Cut an Avocado
Join Angela Dennison, Oncology Dietitian, to learn a safe, easy way to cut an avocado.
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Nutrition
Cancer Nutrition 101: Week 1
This four-week series with Angela Dennison, Oncology Dietitian, will begin a step-by-step journey to change the way you eat. Each week there will be a building block of information to establish habit changes while focusing on a plant-based diet. This series is for cancer survivors who want to improve their eating habits and have not known where to begin. Week 1 presented by Angela Dennison, RD on 12/9/21.
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Child and Family
Pediatric Cancer Survivorship After Treatment
Originally presented by Aroop Kar, MD, Attending Physician, Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, & Stem Cell Transplantation, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago on October 24, 2022
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Child and Family
Teen Welcome Video
Join Oncology Support and Family Counselor, Nevada Bennett, LPC, to learn more about Wellness House teen programs and how these offerings can be a helpful support for teens impacted by cancer to express and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
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Child and Family
Teen Expressive Writing
Join Oncology Support and Family Counselor, Nevada Bennett, LPC, to learn about various forms of expressive writing and how it can be a helpful tool for teens to process their thoughts and feelings.
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Child and Family
Child and Family Meditation
Join Child and Family Program Manager, Beth Gomez, LCSW, as she guides participants through a few meditations that families can do together to help reduce anxiety and bring calm.
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Child and Family
Child and Family Mind in a Jar Experiment
Join Child and Family Program Manager, Beth Gomez, LCSW, as she guides participants through the “Mind in a Jar” technique from the book The Peaceful Piggy by Kerry Lee MacLean. This technique can help calm and settle kids when experiencing lots of emotions during challenging times.
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Information & Education
Moving Through Cancer
On Saturday, February 27, Dr. Kathryn Schmitz, Distinguished Professor at Penn State College of Medicine and Past President, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) shared the latest research and exercise recommendations from ACSM for cancer prevention and improved quality of life for cancer survivors.
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Information & Education
Discovering Nature’s Impact on Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
Research reveals that time in nature can reduce stress and increase our overall sense of well-being. Dr. David Victorson, co-founder of True North Treks, an organization that guides young adult cancer survivors and caregivers through wilderness treks across the United States, shares about the positive health benefits that nature provides to those affected by cancer. This event took place on Saturday, October 23, 2021
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Information & Education
Living Joyfully During the Uncertainty of Cancer
In the face of cancer, it can feel challenging to move forward through the uncertainty. Radiation oncologist, cancer survivor and TED Talk speaker Dr. Shekinah Elmore shares how she embraced life after her diagnoses and encourages her own patients to find courage and perspective to live the life they want. Learn 10 guiding ideas that have been inspirational in Dr. Elmore’s everyday life.
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Information & Education
Importance of Community and Connection During Cancer
What role do relationships and community have in health and wellness? In this Wellness Evolving presentation, local community psychologists shared their research and work on the importance of peer support and community building. Learn takeaways on how to build and contribute to your own community that can promote mutual support and resiliency.
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As a reminder, when participating in any exercise program, there is the possibility and risk of physical injury. Please make sure you have adequate space clear of objects that may pose a risk of harm and keep water close by for adequate hydration. If you experience any feelings of lightheadedness, faintness, abnormal blood pressure, muscle cramps or nausea, please stop participation immediately and follow up with your physician. In the event of a medical emergency, please dial 911. By clicking the video link, I declare that I intend to participate in the recorded exercise program and acknowledge that I reviewed the previously stated terms and conditions.
Exercise
Restore Your Core
Join staff member Jeri to practice beneficial core exercises after cancer.
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Exercise
Stretching Through Cancer
Join staff member Angie for a stretching session to improve your muscle and joint health.
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Exercise
Qigong
Meet Zuzana, Medical Qigong Practitioner as she takes you through the elements of Qigong.
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Exercise
5 Helpful Exercises for Breast Cancer Recovery
Join Jeri Lau, Oncology Exercise Specialist, as she takes you through 5 simple exercises for breast cancer survivors. Did you know Wellness House offers a range of programs to help you in your recovery from breast cancer? To learn more about our Pink Ribbon Fitness programs and to get registered, contact Jeri at jlau@wellnesshouse.org or call us at 630-323-5150.
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Exercise
Chair Yoga
Enjoy some gentle movement in this Chair Yoga class with Wellness House Oncology Exercise Specialist, Jeri Lau.
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