National Cancer Survivors Day. June 2017

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June 2017 Cancer Resource Centers serve patients, families Did you know there are TWO Samaritan Cancer Resource Centers connecting patients and families with the services they need?

1 June 2017 Cancer Resource Centers serve patients, families Did you know there are TWO Samaritan Cancer Resource Centers connecting patients and families with the services they need? The Samaritan Cancer Resource Center - Albany, located at 400 NW Hickory Street, offers a cancer information library; monthly art therapy; a salon with complimentary table massages, wigs and wig fittings, hats, and scarves; SurvivorFit fitness memberships; and seasonal classes including That s My Farmer. Four support groups meet regularly in Albany: Man to Man, Caregivers, Grief, and Living with Cancer. Call to learn more. The Samaritan Cancer Resource Center - Corvallis, located within the cancer center, offers numerous resources as well, giving patients and families more resources than ever before. About the resource center staff Alex Edmonds, Department Assistant, started at the Samaritan Cancer Resource Center - Corvallis in February She is originally from North Bend, Wash. and moved to Corvallis last year. Alex completed a paralegal program and worked in various fields of law for three years before joining Samartian. Erin Dunn, Department Assistant, has been at the Samaritan Cancer Resource Center - Albany since April She grew up in a small farming community in Central Oregon. Erin knew from a young age that helping others was an important part of what she wanted to do. She pursued her passions in the beauty industry and management in health and wellness. Liz Newman, Program Coordinator, started at the Samaritan Cancer Resource Center - Corvallis in June 2016 after graduating from OSU with a bachelor s degree in public health. Before starting college, Liz traveled and volunteered in several countries throughout Africa. Stephanie Hagerty, Director, was born at Good Samaritan Hospital when it was a red brick building on Harrison Street in Corvallis, and she was raised on her family s farm in Tangent. An OSU graduate in business with a minor in agriculture, Stephanie has worked at Samaritan since National Cancer Survivors Day From the newly diagnosed to decades-long survivors, to family members and medical professionals, join us Sunday, June 4, for FREE food, giveaways, fun and hopefully some sun! Anyone touched by cancer survivors, supporters, family and friendly dogs all are welcome. Takes place at the Samaritan Pastega Regional Cancer Center. An optional 5K walk/run takes place at 9 a.m., with Survivors Day festivities starting at 11 a.m. and ending at 1:30 p.m. Guest speakers are at noon. Call or visit samhealth.org/survivorsday for information and 5K registration details.

2 Support groups ArtsCare Workshop Albany Second Saturdays, 10 to noon. Guest artist leads cancer survivors through an art project. No experience needed. All materials are provided. Location: Samaritan Cancer Resource Center- Albany For information or to register: Breast Cancer Support Group Corvallis Third Mondays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. For anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. A safe place to share hopes, fears and experiences. Better Bones and Balance with Cecelia Stubblefield. Location: Samaritan Pastega Regional Cancer Center Facilitator: Chris Lee, PA-C, Samaritan Cancer Program, ; Project H.E.R., Cancer Support Group Lebanon Second Mondays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open to patients and caregivers of all cancer types. Discussion about any cancer-related issue or concern is welcomed. Location: Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Conference Room A Facilitator: Anita Earl, LCSW For information: or Caregiver Support Group Albany Second Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. A place for partners/spouse caregivers to share and discuss all aspects of living with cancer. Location: Samaritan Cancer Resource Center- Albany Facilitator: Jean Schumer, LCSW, PhD, and Bonnie Strunk, RN, Caregiver Support Group Newport Third Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m. For anyone needing a space to discuss the demands of caregiving. Location: Center for Health Education at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital Facilitator: Nannette Bengel, Grief Support Groups Albany/Lebanon Ongoing. For those who have lost a loved one. The loss does not have to be recent or related to cancer. Locations: Samaritan Evergreen Hospice House and Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital Facilitator: Virginia Tyler, LPC, , and Jody Gordon, Grief Support Groups Newport/Lincoln City Ongoing. For those who have lost a loved one. The loss does not have to be recent or related to cancer. Locations: Center for Health Education (Newport) Samaritan Home Health and Hospice (Lincoln City) Facilitator: Rick Derby, , and Jerry Koetitz, GYN Cancer Support Group Corvallis Second Tuesdays, 1:30 to 3 p.m. For anyone with a history of gynecological cancer. Location: The Corvallis Clinic Facilitator: Parker Williams For information: Living with Cancer Albany First Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to patients and caregivers of all cancer types. Discussion of any cancer-related issue or concern is welcomed. Location: Samaritan Cancer Resource Center Albany Facilitator: Janie Moody, RN, (days) , or Mike Hubler, (evenings) Man to Man Cancer Support Group Albany First and third Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m. Men s cancer support group provides a space for men to discuss the physical and emotional aspects of this disease. Location: Albany General Hospital Facilitator: Jeff Hale For information or to register: , or Metastatic Cancer Support Group Corvallis Second and fourth Wednesdays, 11 to 12:30 p.m. For anyone living with advanced cancer. Please call to register. Location: Samaritan Pastega Regional Cancer Center Facilitator: Jeanette Hansen, MSW, LCSW For information: or Newport Cancer Support Group Newport First Tuesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m. For female cancer survivors as well as those who are newly diagnosed. Location: Center for Health Education at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, Newport For information:

3 Prostate Cancer Support Group Lincoln City First Thursdays, noon. The prostate cancer support group provides a space for men to discuss the physical and emotional aspects of this disease. Location: Pig & Pancake, Lincoln City Facilitator: Bernie Cooperstein For information: bernietiby@gmail.com Young Adult Cancer Survivors (YACS) Corvallis Second Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. For anyone between the ages of 25 to 45 diagnosed with cancer. Location: Samaritan Pastega Regional Cancer Center For information: or Events this month Art Workshop Albany Second Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon. No experience needed. All materials are provided at no cost. This month: On June 10, explore Bleach Batik with artist Faye Cummins Location: Samaritan Cancer Resource Center Albany. For information or to register: Permission to Play Philomath Fourth Thursdays, Free textile arts class for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. No sewing or quilting experience necessary. All supplies are provided. This month: On June 22, 1 to 4 p.m., explore Funky Flowers with Debbie Van de Sommen Location: 1243 Main Street, Philomath. For information or to register: LuAnn Kessi, Workshops & retreats Casting for Recovery Free weekend fly fishing retreats for women with breast cancer. Two retreats are held in Oregon each year. Location: Varies throughout Oregon For information: castingforrecovery.org Women s Cancer Retreats For women 21 years of age or older. Camp is free, but transportation is not provided. Location: Missoula, Montana For information: , campdream.org Volunteer opportunities Samaritan Express Transportation A volunteer-based program for cancer patients in need of transportation to daily medical appointments. Location: Benton, Linn and Lincoln counties Call or maxonm@samhealth.org Samaritan Transitions A service pairing volunteers with people who are experiencing serious, life-limiting illness. Location: Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon Call Karen McLain, Save the Date Faces of Cancer: Walk for the Cause Oct. 7, 8:30 a.m. Cancer fighters and survivors are invited to walk and share their cancer stories at Walk for the Cause Location: Linn County Courthouse For information: siofalbany@gmail.com 3

4 Resources Cook For Cancer Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties Ongoing. Delivers free meals for individuals and families undergoing cancer treatment. Locations: Benton, Linn and Lincoln counties Call Parker Williams from Project H.E.R., The Corvallis Clinic, at Hair Loss Solutions Albany/Corvallis Wigs, hats and scarves are provided for free to patients. Location: Samaritan Cancer Resource Centers Call for wig fitting appt.: Komen Treatment Access Program Oregon/SW Washington Ongoing. Gas, hotel and food assistance for rural woman in treatment for breast cancer. For information, contact or call 211 and ask for Komen Treatment Access Program. Look Good Feel Better Corvallis July 12, 2 to 4 p.m. A free program to help women cope with appearance-related side effects of cancer treatments. Participants receive head coverings, skin care/make-up products and application techniques. Location: The Corvallis Clinic, Aumann Bldg.,Corvallis Call to register: or contact Parker Williams at Moving Forward Corvallis June 12, noon to 1 p.m. A special program designed to help you understand the services and resources provided to you by the Samaritan Cancer Program. A meet and greet overview, with lunch provided, to help you and your loved ones in this journey from diagnosis to survivorship. Location: Samaritan Pastega Regional Cancer Center. Call to RSVP or more information, Swedish massage therapy Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon Massage for relaxation and stress reduction. Free for patients. Physician approval is required. Corvallis: Tuesdays, 9 to noon; 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 to 4 p.m. Albany: Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, 9 to noon. Lebanon: Fridays, 10 to 1 p.m. Locations: Albany and Corvallis Samaritan Cancer Resource Centers and Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital Surviving to Thriving Corvallis/Newport Ongoing classes. A free six-week class helps survivors and their families redefine themselves through creativity. Location: Corvallis and Newport Call for information: for Newport; for Corvallis SurvivorFit Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties Ongoing. Free three-month long fitness club membership. Location: SamFits in Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon and Newport; participating fitness centers in Sweet Home, Newport and Lincoln City. Call That s My Farmer Lebanon A nutrition and wellness-related program designed to meet the needs of people touched by cancer. The seven-week program combines education with fresh, local fruits and vegetables. Location: Lebanon, July 25 to Sept 7 Call or Nutrition consultations Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon Current oncology patients are invited to discuss their nutrition-related questions and concerns with a registered dietitian. Contact your oncologist s office to schedule a free consultation with a registered dietitian near you. Project HER: Breast Cancer Mentorship Corvallis Peer mentorship for women with breast cancer, from diagnosis to survivorship. Location: Benton, Linn and Lincoln counties Call Parker Williams,

June 2017 cancer groups and services SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Prostate support group++ noon 1 2 3 Cancer Survivors Day! 4 5 9 to noon; 1:30 to 3 p.m.

5 June 2017 cancer groups and services SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Prostate support group++ noon Cancer Survivors Day! to noon; 1:30 to 3 p.m. Newport cancer group+ 5 to 6:30 p.m. Man to Man*** 4 to 6 p.m See page 4 for details ArtsCare* 10 a.m. to noon Living with cancer group* 7 to 8:30 p.m. 11 Lebanon cancer support group*** 6:30 to 8 p.m. 12 MovingForward**** noon to 1 p.m. Breast cancer support group**** 7 to 8:30 p.m. 9 to noon; 1:30 to 3 p.m. GYN cancer group 1:30 to 3 p.m. TCC Young Adult Cancer Survivors*/**** 7 to 8:30 p.m. 9 to noon; 1:30 to 3 p.m See page 4 for details Metastatic cancer group****11 to 12:30 p.m. Caregivers*6 to 7:30 p.m See page 4 for details Caregiver group+ noon to 1 p.m. Man to Man*** 4 to 6 p.m. Permission to Play 1 to 4 p.m. Philomath to noon; 1:30 to 3 p.m. See page 4 for details Metastatic cancer support group**** 11 to 12:30 p.m * Samaritan Cancer Resource Center Albany, 400 NW Hickory St., Albany ** TCC: The Corvallis Clinic *** Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon ****Samaritan Pastega Regional Cancer Center, Corvallis + Newport ++Lincoln City June 4 is National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration in Corvallis! Visit samhealth.org/survivorsday for information. 5

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Walk for the Cause: Faces of Cancer

July 2017 Walk for the Cause: Faces of Cancer Share you cancer story with Walk for the Cause participants at the annual Soroptimist Walk for the Cause on Saturday, Oct. 7. Cancer fighters and survivors