Information & Education

Throughout the month, we offer information and education for anyone on their cancer journey. From lectures hosted by top doctors to spirituality and self-care, our information and education programs can help participants and families prepare for difficult times while providing much needed support.

Please refrain from wearing perfumes and scented lotions while a The Gathering Place. Many people undergoing treatment are sensitive to smells and find it makes them feel ill. Thank you.

Information & Education

Join us for an informal discussion where each month's discussion focuses on a different topic.

Art, Music & Meditation

Maintaining connection can be a challenge when cancer care becomes priority. Join for an evening of collaborating with your partner to create a fun work of art and learn creative ways to cope with life's stressors. Held at Community Arts Center, 2937 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113.

Information & Education

Integrative oncology is a patient-centered, evidence-informed field of cancer care that utilizes mind and body practices, natural products, and/or lifestyle modifications from different traditions alongside conventional cancer treatment. Dr. Umeda will provide resources including how to find a practitioner as well as an update on the latest research in integrative oncology. Presenter: Naoki Umeda, MD, Center for Integrative Medicine, Cleveland Clinic

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Bring a bag lunch and explore options and choices surrounding hospice and palliative care, the differences between the two and how each program works. Presenter: Nathan Gradisher, Provider Relations Manager

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Define anxiety and learn helpful coping tools. Bring a bag lunch. Facilitator: Susan Marinac, MSSA, LISW-S

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Join Dr. Herbert Newton, Neuro-Oncology Medical Director of the Brain Tumor Center at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center for a discussion of brain tumor classification, pathology and molecular diagnostics. Dr. Newton’s presentation will be followed by time for questions from those in attendance. Appetizers provided by Novocure.

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Come to see the wide variety of post-mastectomy bras, bathing suits, prosthesis, and lymphedema supplies that Elegant Essentials sells in Medina and Mentor. Meet their staff, learn about being fitted and how they can submit the claims to your insurance provider. Presenter: Shellie Graf, Owner & Founder of Elegant Essentials, Board Certified Fitter

Cancer Specific Support Groups

For those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer within the last twelve months. Meets in Beachwood on the second Thursday of every month, 5:15-6:15pm, before each monthly Prostate Partners Group. Meets in Westlake on Tuesday, May 14th, 5:15-6:15pm, before the Prostate Partners Group. Facilitators: Mary Fisher-Bornstein, LISW-S & Brittani Davis, MA, LPCC-S, LICDC

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Join this presentation to learn about radiation therapy, what it is and how it works, and preparation and management during and after treatment. Presenter: Dr. Shauna R. Campbell, DO, Radiation Oncology, Cleveland Clinic

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Join us to discuss supportive oncology and palliative care throughout the cancer journey - what it is (and isn't), national guidelines, benefits and goals of care, terminology, and more. Presenters: Kristina Lester, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FNP-C & Becky Kiely, ATR-BC, Art Therapist