Cancer is overwhelming to anyone affected by it... the patient, caregiver, family and friends. It's important to get information from trusted resources about cancer, available treatments and how to cope. Our Information & Education programs at The Gathering Place offer participants lectures, panel discussions, presentations from top doctors, clinical trials, cancer specific topics and other resources.
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Questions about how prostate cancer may impact your sex life? Join to find out more about ways to navigate those possible side effects. Hear from a urologist and have an opportunity to ask questions. Held at TGP West February 11, 6:00-7:00pm. Presenter: Michael Mawhorter, MD, University Hospitals
A 6-week program for individuals currently in treatment or who have finished treatment in the last year. It involves a weekly support group, twice-weekly fitness training, and 4 healthy interactive nutrition sessions. Full schedule provided upon registration. Facilitators: Mary Fisher-Bornstein, LISW-S, Stephanie Hopkins, MS, RDN, LD and Carl Harmon, NSCA-CPT
Held Mondays and Wednesdays, February 19 - March 31, 4:00-6:00pm at TGP East. Orientation February 5, 4:00-6:00pm at TGP East.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, African Americans have the highest mortality rate of any racial and ethnic group for all cancers combined. Learn how to talk about, normalize, and take your power back from the “C” word to best navigate the healthcare systems for yourself and/or loved ones. Resources provided. Held virtually February 11, 5:00-6:00pm. Facilitator: Sydney Roberts, MA, NCC, LPC, CPPN
Learn more about the health benefits of having a pet and enjoy a visit with a therapy dog. Held February 8, 12:00-1:00pm, at TGP East. Presenter: Diane Pekarek, CAIS, C-AAIS, CPDT-KA, Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist, Marion C. Risman & Family Endowed University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center
It is common to experience fear and anxiety once you have been diagnosed with cancer. Sometimes those feelings are manageable and sometimes they are overwhelming. Learn to identify emotions and manage stress to better cope with them. Held virtually February 20, 12:00-1:00pm.
Join us to learn about what to expect during and after breast cancer radiation treatment, financial resources during treatment, how The Gathering Place can support you during cancer treatment. Cancer patients, care/support partners, and anyone wanting to learn more are welcome. Held January 20, February 17, March 17, 12:00-1:00pm.
Facilitator: Sydney Roberts, MA, NCC, LCP, CPPN
Come explore the comfort of slowing down, the beauty of napping, the restorative effects of doing nothing. Stay for a soup lunch. Held February 1, 11:00am-1:00pm at TGP East. Held February 15, 11:00am-1:00pm at TGP West. Facilitator: Eileen Coan, MA, MLS
Join this program to make and eat delicious and nutritious brunch recipes. We'll also define self-care and identify how to practice daily self-love. Held at TGP East February 14, 11:00am-12:30pm.
How a cancer diagnosis and treatment affect fertility and options for family planning are often concerns while navigating a cancer diagnosis. Join to ask questions and learn more about next steps. Held February 26, 6:00-7:00pm, virtually and at TGP East. Presenters: Kathryn Coyne, MD and Katherine Daunov, MSN, AOCNP