Back-On-Track Surviving Survivorship Series

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Virtual discussion via Microsoft Teams

Missy Petty, LCPC, Lead Counselor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources

Open to patients and caregivers, this seven-week “Back-on-Track: Surviving Survivorship” series is designed to help you navigate common challenges as you transition into survivorship.

Topics include changes in relationships, managing expectations, addressing anxiety and depression, the “new normal,” fear of recurrence, how to partner with your care team, managing your health records, and envisioning a positive future. Attendance throughout the entire series is encouraged but not mandatory.

• March 3rd:   Pressure to Thrive
• March 10th: Discussion Group
• March 17th: Managing, Moods, Stress and Feeling Stuck
• March 24th:  Discussion Group
• March 31st: Survivorship101: Medical Discussion by Christopher George, MD*
• April 4th: Fear of Recurrence
• April 14th: Envisioning Your Future

*If you are registered for the Survivorship Series, you are automatically enrolled in the Survivorship 101 discussion with Dr. George. Please note the time difference at 6:00pm.

Being Well Nutrition Series

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Hybrid (Geneva): Wednesdays, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Classes are hybrid; this means you can attend virtually or in person at Geneva. Classes are led by Living Well dietitians Nancy Zawicki, RD, LDN, MS; Mary Zupke, RD, LDN, MS, FAND; and the Northwestern Medicine Oncology Dietitian team. Each class will also be available to watch live or to rewatch at a later time on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/c/livingwellcrc.

Classes in the Being Well series are designed to guide patients in early survivorship make positive choices and get back on track with their nutrition. Classes are a lecture format including a cooking demonstration.

• March 5 | Moving Forward After a Cancer Diagnosis With the Mediterranean Diet

Learn about good health strategies for keeping yourself healthy, active and eating well. Discover the importance of a positive mindset, getting sleep and reducing stress and recommendations on how to incorporate more antioxidants, phytochemicals and anti-inflammatory foods.

• March 12 | Eating Well for Survivorship: Maintaining a Healthy Weight

This session focuses on how to improve food habits and incorporate exercise to maintain a healthy weight. Learn about protein needs, whole grains and a balanced diet.

• March 19 | Gut Health and the Microbiome

Learn about prebiotic and probiotic foods that can help promote a healthy gut.

• March 26 | Cooking for One or Two

Learn easy, flavorful recipes that make it easier to cook for just one or two people.

Back on Track: Exercise and Mindful Movement Following Cancer Treatment

Virtual: Tuesdays, February 13 – 27, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Erin Bloodworth, Wellness Coordinator, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources

This three-week series is designed to address exercise and movement after cancer treatment. The series is open to patients and caregivers who would like to start an exercise program or would like further guidance with their current exercise program.

• Week 1: Overview of Exercise and Physical Activity Guidelines (lecture and discussion)
• Week 2: Cardiovascular Training and Mindful Movements (lecture and seated stretching)
• Week 3: Strength Training and Exercise Demo

Scanxiety Drop in Group

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Virtual: First and Third Mondays of each month, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

This virtual drop-in group gives you an opportunity to process your anxiety. You can also learn strategies to help manage the stress that is commonly experienced while waiting for tests, scans or test results. We encourage you to join anytime you are experiencing “scanxiety.”