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Cancer Supportive Care Program
Living With, Through, and Beyond Cancer
Calendar of Services
January – June 2017
We want patients to feel safe, cared for, and confident that we are
here for them no matter what they may need. The Cancer Supportive
Care Program follows the Stanford Health Care standard of providing
not only state-of-the-art medical care, but also the highest quality of
patient care, healing the mind, the body, and the spirit.
www.stanfordhealthcare.org/cancersupportivecare
These free classes are open to all cancer patients
regardless of where they receive their care.
Contact Us
For more information or a personalized consultation with one of our nurse managers, visit us
online or by email.
Esther Chyan,
RN, BSN, OCN
Nurse Coordinator,
Program Manager
Stanford Cancer Center
Palo Alto
Sara Malm,
RN, BSN
Nurse Coordinator,
Program Manager
Stanford Cancer Center
South Bay
Darla Watanabe,
BSN, RN, PHN
Director,
Supportive Care Programs
Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto (650) 725-9456
South Bay (669) 233-2807
[email protected]
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The Cancer Supportive Care Program offers classes throughout the greater Bay Area. To find a class
near you reference the following icons.
u Stanford, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Redwood City
v San Jose, Los Gatos, and Santa Clara
Classes are subject to cancellation. Check online at www.stanfordhealthcare.org/cancersupportivecare.
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Lectures
Ernest Rosenbaum Survivorship Lecture Series 2017
Optimizing Quality of
Life in Serious Illness
Presenters: Suzanne TayKelley, RN, NP, Frederico
Borche – Gianelli, M Div., BCC,
ACHPC and Ruth Kenemuth,
LCSW, ACHP-SW
This lecture will address the
why, when, and how regarding
the involvement of palliative
care concepts in patient care
with the primary purpose of
dispelling common myths
often discouraging people
from utilizing these beneficial
services. Patient empowerment
and overall well-being will be
a key focus per review of the
highly-personalized and holistic
approach fundamental to these
interdisciplinary specialist
teams - where every aspect
of the impact of serious illness
is considered and supported
(physical, psychological,
spiritual and social).
Immunotherapy
for Gynecological
Cancers
Presenters:
Oliver Dorigo MD, PhD
This presentation will
summarize the current progress
in immunotherapy for ovarian,
endometrial and cervical
cancer. Recent clinical trial data
will be reviewed, and promising
novel therapeutic approaches
will be discussed.
March 9, 2017
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
v San Jose Cambrian
Branch Library
1780 Hillsdale Ave.
Community Room, San Jose
Call to register: 669-233-2807
January 25, 2017
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
u Stanford Health Library
Nutritional
Considerations
for Supporting the
Immune System:
During and Beyond
Cancer Treatment
Presenters: Astrid Shapiro,
MS, RD and Helen Halley, RD,
CNSC, SCO
Is it really possible to ‘boost
the immune system’ through
diet during cancer treatment?
Please join us for an informative
discussion exploring the
following topics and more:
•The role of the immune
system in detecting and
controlling cancer
• Changes to the immune
system during treatment
•Research on specific foods
that have purported immune
enhancing functions
•Modifiable lifestyle factors that
influence immune health
•Survivorship nutrition
fundamentals and risk
reduction
211 Quarry Road, Suite 201,
Palo Alto
May 11, 2017
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Call to register: 650-725-9456
u Stanford Health Library
211 Quarry Road, Suite 201,
Palo Alto
Call to register: 650-725-9456
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Classes & Workshops
Clinical Trials Awareness Month:
April 2017
26 de abril de 2017
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
v Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
Learn how clinical research is shaping the
future of care for different types of cancers. The
activity schedule will be listed at med.stanford.
edu/cancer/trials/ctam.html. Online registration
available. For more information and registration
call 650-498-7061 and press 2. Seating is limited.
2589 Samaritan Drive
3er piso, Room 3300AB, San José
No es necesario registrarse. ¡Solo venga!
La clase es gratis y abierta a la comunidad
Para mas información por favor contactar:
650-498-7061
u Freidenrich Ctr. for Translational Research
800 Welch Rd., Palo Alto
Dr. Richard K. and Erika N. Richards
Conference Room FC180
Clinical Trials Information Desk
Clinical trials staff will be available to answer
questions and provide resources related to
cancer clinical research at Stanford. The desk
will be located in the guest lobby of the Stanford
Cancer Center and the Women’s Cancer Center
the following dates:
Tuesday February 7, 2017
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Wednesday June 7, 2017
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Caregivers Workshop
A skills-based class designed to provide support,
education, and resource materials to caregivers.
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive, 1st Floor
Guest Lobby, Stanford
February 28, 2017
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
u Stanford Women’s Cancer Center
900 Blake Wilbur Drive, 1st Floor
Guest Lobby, Stanford
u Stanford Cancer Center
MESA DE INFORMACIÓN SOBRE
ENSAYOS CLÍNICOS
Call to register 650-725-9456.
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, CC2105, Stanford
May 2, 2017
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Los ensayos clínicos y la calidad de
vida durante y después del cáncer
v Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
2589 Samaritan Drive, 3rd Floor
Room 3300A, San Jose
Una clase ofrecida durante el ‘Mes de
concientización sobre los ensayos clínicos’. Para
más información y registro, llamar al
650-498-7061 y presionar el #3.
Call to register: 669-233-2807
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Classes & Workshops
Healthy Toolkit: Internet 101
Managing & Understanding
Your Cancer Treatment
Finding health-related information on the
Internet that is reliable, current, and evidencebased takes knowledge and skill. Meet with
a Stanford medical librarian, at a time that is
convenient to you, to learn the basics of good
research techniques and sources of trustworthy
information online.
This class will help patients understand the potential
side effects of the drugs they are receiving and
learn techniques to help ensure an effective and
manageable chemotherapy experience.
Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome.
Every Monday and Thursday
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Room CC2104, Stanford
650-725-9456
For questions or to schedule a 1:1 appointment
with a Health Librarian, the location near you call:
u Stanford Cancer Center
Health Library
875 Blake Wilbur Dr., Palo Alto
650-736-1960
Every Tuesday
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
u Redwood City Outpatient Center
450 Broadway Pavilion B, 3rd Floor,
Room B35, Redwood City
650-725-9456
v Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
Health Library
2589 Samaritan Drive, 3rd Floor, San Jose
408-353-0197
Every Thursday
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Lymphedema:
What You Need to Know
v Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
2589 Samaritan Drive
3rd Floor, Room 3300B, San Jose
669-233-2807
Patients who have undergone cancer
treatments may be at risk for the development
of lymphedema. We’ll talk about early signs and
symptoms, risk reduction, and steps you can take
to be proactive in reducing your risk. Led by a
Stanford Lymphedema RN.
Herramientas Para Entender y Manejar
Su Tratamiento Para el Cáncer
Esta clase ayudará a los pacientes a entender
los posibles efectos secundarios de los
medicamentos que reciben, así como a aprender
técnicas útiles para asegurar que su experiencia
con la quimioterapia sea eficaz y manejable. Una
enfermera de habla hispana estará disponible
todos los martes.
Second and Fourth Mondays of the month
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Room CC2105, Stanford
Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome.
650-725-9456
Todos Los Martes
5:00 a 6:30 p.m.
u Redwood City Outpatient Center
450 Broadway Pavilion B
3rd Floor, Room B35, Redwood City
Llame para registrarse: 650-725-9456
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Classes & Workshops
The Radiation Therapy Experience
May 1, 2017
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Stanford Health Care’s Supportive Care Program
and Department of Radiation Oncology are
excited to offer a weekly class introducing
patients to the Radiation Therapy Experience. We
understand that the news of needing radiation
treatment, can be frightening and stressful. Your
radiation therapy team is here to ease your mind,
guide you, and answer all your questions about
the entire process.
v Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
2589 Samaritan Drive
3rd Floor, Room 3300A, San Jose
Call to register: 669-233-2807
Writing Your Cancer Journey
This class enables patients and caregivers to
come to terms with the impact and meaning of
cancer in their lives. Through the process of writing
about our experiences, we can find healing and
peace. Join us in this safe, supportive community
to generate and share writing through cancer.
Beginner and experienced writers are welcome.
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Room CC2104, Stanford
For more information, please call: 650-725-9456
v Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
2589 Samaritan Drive
3rd Floor, Room 3300B, San Jose
First and third Wednesdays of the month
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
No class April 5th
For more information, please call: 669-233-2807
u Hoover Pavilion
The Stanford Letter Project
211 Quarry Road
2nd Floor, Conference Room 208, Palo Alto
New research at Stanford shows that most
doctors are reluctant to talk to their patients
about what matters most to them in advance
life care planning. The Stanford Letter Project,
developed by Stanford Clinical Associate
Professor, VJ Periyakoil, MD, will help you write a
simple letter to your doctor about your values, life
goals, and advance life care planning.
No registration necessary, just drop in.
Second Wednesday of the month
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
v Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
2589 Samaritan Drive
3rd Floor, Room 3300A, San Jose
No registration necessary, just drop in.
February 7, 2017
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Room CC2104, Stanford
Call to register: 650-725-9456
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Exercise & Fitness
Exercise Consultations
Gentle Pilates
One-on-one hour-long consultation with an
experienced and certified exercise specialist.
Intended for people in treatment or those who
have completed treatment. Includes individualized
exercise program with follow-up telephone calls.
This gentle Pilates class is a series of exercises
that will help to build flexibility, regain muscle
strength, endurance, and overall posture. These
mat-based classes will put emphasis on alignment,
deep breathing, and developing core strengthessential for improving coordination and balance.
Every Tuesday
10:30 am, 11:30 am, and 12:30 pm
Every Friday
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive, 1st Floor Desk, Stanford
v YogaSource
16185 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos
Call for appointment: 650-725-9456
No registration necessary, just drop in.
Every Wednesday
11:30 am and 12:30 pm
v Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
Living Strong Living Well
2589 Samaritan Drive
3rd Floor, San Jose
A 12-week small group program designed for
adult cancer survivors who are de-conditioned
or chronically fatigued from treatment and/or
disease. Our goals are to help patients build
muscle mass, muscle strength, increase flexibility,
and endurance.
Call for appointment: 669-233-2807
For program dates, location, and enrollment
information, go to LSLW.stanford.edu.
Meet & Move™
We invite you to join Meet & Move, a walk and talk
program designed for adult family caregivers.
The program developed by El Camino Hospital
and Palo Alto Medical Foundation supports
your wellbeing — it offers you an opportunity to
connect with others who understand your situation
while improving your physical activity in very simple
ways. Weekly walks are scheduled at various
locations in the South Bay; Los Gatos, Cupertino,
Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and more as well as
locations in Santa Cruz.
Exercise for Health
This weekly class will work on core strength
and stability. We will use bands, balloons, and
body weight tools to enhance range of motion,
flexibility, balance, and muscular strength.
Every Tuesday
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
u Samyama Yoga
To learn more about the program visit
www.meetandmove.org.
No registration necessary, just drop in.
For questions and to enroll please call: 650940-7210 or email [email protected]
2995 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
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Exercise & Fitness
Nia Mind Body Fitness
Every Tuesday
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Nia tones your mind and tunes your body.
Each class brings mindfulness to your dance
movement experience leaving you energized,
mentally clear, and emotionally balanced. Nia is
based on bringing pleasure, joy, play, and health
to the body through movement.
u DefineIt Personal Training and
Wellness Studio
981 Industrial Rd, Suite C, San Carlos
Call for appointment: 650-725-9456
Nia is practiced barefoot, non-impact, and
adaptable to individual needs and abilities.
Strength and Stretch
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Strength training using light to moderate
weights, bands, and your own body weight will
help combat the side effect of bone loss from
chemotherapy. This class will enhance body
strength, balance, and flexibility.
Every Friday
10:45 – 11:45 am
Every Wednesday
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
u Ladera Oaks
v Bay Club Courtside
Every Wednesday
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
u Oshman Family Jewish Community Center
3249 Alpine Road, Portola Valley
14675 Winchester Blvd., Los Gatos
No registration necessary, just drop in.
No registration necessary, just drop in.
Pilates
Tai Chi
An exercise program focused on core stability
that incorporates strength training, balance, and
flowing movements. Small group sessions with
Pilates apparatus.
u Poised Studio
Tai Chi has been refined into a slow, graceful and
rhythmic exercise that stretches and tones the
body, increases strength, flexibility, balance, and
helps reduce stress and anxiety. The step by step
teaching makes it easy to learn and follow. The
friendly and positive atmosphere will help you
achieve the goals of finding peace of mind and
harmonizing internal energy.
Call for appointment: 650-725-9456
Every Monday
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Every Wednesday and Friday
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
805 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
v Bay Club Courtside
14675 Winchester Blvd., Studio A, Los Gatos
Pilates Playground
No registration necessary, just drop in.
Ever done Pilates? Never done Pilates? Either
way, have some serious fun in this circuit through
various pieces of Pilates equipment: reformers,
towers, chair, and barrels. This class will help
you learn or relearn how to move in a wonderful
healthy environment designed to get you moving!
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Yoga
Gentle Yoga for Recovery
Every Wednesday
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Gentle yoga postures are introduced to improve
total body conditioning, increase mobility and
range of motion, improve circulatory flow, and
relieve muscle tension. Practice assumes student
is able to get to the floor using assistance.
v YogaSource
16185 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos
No registration necessary, just drop in.
Every Wednesday
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
u Samyama Yoga
2995 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
No registration necessary, just drop in.
Gentle Yoga & Meditation
This gentle yoga class will use guided meditation,
breath work, gentle movements, therapeutic
poses, and soulful music. Focus will be on
reducing stress, fatigue and pain, as well as
finding joy and relaxation through creative
movement.
Every Monday
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Yoga Basics for Survivors
v YogaSource
16185 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos
Fundamental yoga practices such as alignment,
steadiness, and breathing are designed to assist
survivors in rebuilding strength, awareness,
grace, and balance.
No registration necessary, just drop in.
Every Thursday
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Restorative Yoga
This deeply relaxing and restful class will use
restorative yoga poses done primarily on the floor
with the support of bolsters, blankets, blocks, and
chairs. Designed to nurture, nourish and renew the
body, mind and spirit.
u Samyama Yoga
2995 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
No registration necessary, just drop in.
Every Sunday
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Every Monday
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
v YogaSource
16185 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos
u Samyama Yoga
No registration necessary, just drop in.
2995 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
No registration necessary, just drop in.
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Mind, Body, Spirit
Art in the ITA
HERS Breast Cancer Foundation
Different art projects will be offered weekly for
ITA patients and family members waiting at the
Cancer Center. Art has the ability to alleviate
stress and anxiety.
The mission of the HERS Breast Cancer
Foundation is to support all women healing from
breast cancer by providing post-surgical products
and services regardless of financial status.
u Stanford Cancer Center
www.HERSBreastCancerFoundation.org
Infusion Treatment Area
875 Blake Wilbur Drive, 2nd Floor, Stanford
For questions please call: 650-497-6046
For questions, please call 650-725-9456.
Knitting With Friends
v Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
2589 Samaritan Drive, 3rd Floor, San Jose
Learn how to make scarves, hats, washcloths,
dishcloths, and more. Open to patients, their
families, and support. All beginning supplies will
be provided. No experience is necessary. If you
are an experienced knitter bring your projects
and knit with friends. Our experienced and
compassionate knitting instructors will teach
you, help you, encourage you, and cheer you on!
Knitting uses repetitive movement to relax the
mind and body, and it is a great stress reliever.
It empowers the knitter, and can lead to an
unending series of beautiful finished objects.
For questions please call: 669-233-2807.
Healing Partners
Healing Partners provides Healing Touch
sessions to men and women diagnosed with
cancer, regardless of where they are being
treated, and at any stage of treatment or post
treatment. Each participant is paired with a highly
trained Healing Touch volunteer who provides
these free sessions.
Every Wednesday
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Days, location, and time customized to
the individual.
4, 6, 8, or 12 week sessions.
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive, 2nd Floor, Stanford
Call to register: 650-725-9461
No registration necessary, just drop in.
Healing Touch
An energy therapy that uses gentle hand
techniques and thought to help re-pattern the
patient’s energy field and support healing of the
body, mind, and spirit.
Every Monday and Thursday
5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:30 pm
u Hoover Pavilion, Center for
Integrative Medicine
211 Quarry Road, 2nd Floor, Palo Alto
Call for appointment: 650-725-9456
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Mind, Body, Spirit
Look Good…Feel Better
Scarf Styles for Survivors
An American Cancer Society program that
teaches beauty techniques to female cancer
patients in active treatment to help them combat
the appearance-related side effects of cancer
treatment.
This class will demonstrate scarf tying techniques
for women undergoing cancer treatment who
desire to incorporate scarfs into their everyday
look or for that special occasion. Bring your own
scarf if desired. Demonstration scarfs will be
available as well. Participants will receive a new
donated scarf to take home.
March 20; May 15, 2017
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
February 28th
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Room CC2105, Stanford
u Stanford Cancer Center
900 Blake Wilbur Drive
1st Floor, Room W1084, Stanford
Space is limited, please call to register:
650-725-9456
Space is limited, please call to register:
650-725-9456
Mindfulness Meditation
March 13th
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Receive instruction and guidance in Mindfulness
Meditation, a blending of the ancient wisdom
traditions and modern neuroscientific research,
providing proven benefits in reducing stress and
anxiety. No prior experience necessary.
v Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
2589 Samaritan Drive
3rd Floor, Room 3300A/B, San Jose
Space is limited, please call to register:
669-233-2807
Every Tuesday
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
u Hoover Pavilion
Wig Bank Day at Stanford
Cancer Center
211 Quarry Road, 2nd Floor, Room 208, Palo Alto
No registration necessary, just drop in.
Partnering with the American Cancer Society we
provide our community with a selection of free
wigs for women undergoing cancer treatment.
An experienced volunteer/facilitator is on hand to
personally assist women in selecting a wig.
Every Thursday
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
v Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
2589 Samaritan Drive
3rd Floor, Room 3300A, San Jose
Second Thursday of the month
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
No registration necessary, just drop in.
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Room CC2105, Stanford
Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome.
650-725-9456
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Support Groups
Bay Area Multiple Myeloma
Brain Tumor
A support group designed to facilitate the
exchange of information between people living
with multiple myeloma.
Come share your story, get important medical
updates, and learn about coping with symptoms
and psychological changes. This group is for
patients and families.
January 12; May 20, 2017
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Rooms CC2103–CC2105, Stanford
Last Thursday of the month
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
u Stanford Neuroscience Health Center
213 Quarry Road, Wellness Room 1511, Palo Alto
No registration necessary, just drop in.
No registration necessary, just drop in.
Blood Cancer Family Support
Caregiver Support Group
Open to patients with leukemia, lymphoma,
Hodgkin’s disease, myeloma, or myelodysplastic
syndromes. This group is designed to provide
mutual support and education to members who
could benefit from meeting with others whose
situations are similar to their own. Caregivers,
family, and friends are welcome.
A support group designed to provide support,
education, networking and resource materials to
caregivers who are coping with a loved one who
has been diagnosed with cancer.
Third Thursday of the month
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Room CC2105, Stanford
Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome.
For questions please call: 650-725-9456.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is sponsoring
and facilitating this class for the Cancer
Supportive Care Program.
Second Wednesday of the month
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
v Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
2589 Samaritan Drive
3rd Floor, Room 3300 AB, San Jose
No registration necessary, just drop in.
For questions please call: 669-233-2807.
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Support Groups
GI Cancer
Head & Neck Cancer
This group is open to all patients, family
members, and caregivers, past or present
(including esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder,
biliary tract, pancreas, peritoneum, intestine,
appendix, colon, rectum, and anus). The group
offers speakers presenting on various topics and
time to openly discuss the many difficult physical
and emotional aspects of having a GI cancer
diagnosis. Please join at any time!
This group provides information and support to
those newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or
recovering from treatment. Family members are
welcome.
First Tuesday of the month
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Room CC2105, Stanford
Fourth Wednesday of the month
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
No registration necessary, just drop in.
For questions please call: 650-223-1422
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Rooms CC2103–CC2104, Stanford
Leukemia & Lymphoma
No registration necessary, just drop in.
For questions please call: 650-743-4672
Open to patients with leukemia, lymphoma,
Hodgkin’s disease, myeloma or myelodysplastic
syndromes. Caregivers, family, and friends are
welcome.
Gynecological Cancer
Second Tuesday of the month
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
A resource for both newly diagnosed patients
and women living with ongoing treatment
management issues.
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Room CC2105, Stanford
First and third Thursday of the month
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
u Stanford Cancer Center
No registration necessary, just drop in.
For questions please call: 650-308-6274.
No registration necessary, just drop in.
For questions please call: 650-725-9456
Lung Cancer
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Room CC2105, Stanford
This group offers encouragement, hope,
education, and emotional support to all lung
cancer survivors, patients, and families.
First Wednesday of the month
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
Ground Floor, Room G109, Stanford
No registration necessary, just drop in.
For questions please call: 650-353-8571.
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Support Groups
Meningioma
Pancreatic Cancer
Join us to learn about the latest treatment
options, network with other meningioma patients,
and find encouragement and support.
A monthly support group open to all pancreatic
patients and caregivers for education, balance,
strength and support.
March 2, and June 1, 2017
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Second Wednesday of the month
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
u Stanford Cancer Center
u Stanford Cancer Center
No registration necessary, just drop in.
For questions please call: 650-725-9456
No registration necessary, just drop in.
For questions please call: 650-743-4672.
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Singing For Your Soul
This group is designed to provide mutual support
and education to individuals with MDS. We will
have speakers on a variety of topics. Family
members and caretakers are welcome.
A monthly singing gathering for Korean cancer
patients, their families and caregivers regardless
of age and religion.
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Rooms CC2103–CC2104, Stanford
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Rooms CC2104–CC2105, Stanford
Second Saturday of the month
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
First Friday of the month
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
v San Jose New Hope Church
2900 Patrick Henry Dr., Santa Clara
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Room CC2104, Stanford
No registration necessary, just drop in.
For questions please call Chaplain Yona Park at
408-966-1676.
No registration necessary, just drop in.
For questions please call: 650-725-9456
Stanford Smoking
Cessation Program
Northern California Amyloidosis
Join us in a supportive environment to share
experiences, concerns, and knowledge of
amyloidosis. Open to patients, caregivers, family,
and friends.
Quit Smoking with Mindfulness: The Stanford
Cancer Center Smoking Cessation Program
gives you the practical skills and support to
quit smoking. In group, you’ll learn concrete
mindfulness skills to help you conquer cravings.
Used alone or in combination with smoking
cessation medications, the group is 8 weeks long
and members are welcome to stay to remain quit
and help others quit.
April 22, 2017
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
u Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
2nd Floor, Rooms CC2103-CC2105, Stanford
To join the program, have your provider refer
you to PathWell or please call:
650-498-9111 (select option 2)
For dates and questions please email
[email protected].
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Stanford Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 | (650) 725-9456
Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
2589 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 | (669) 233-2807
stanfordhealthcare.org/cancersupportivecare