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Mar
15
8:53 AM08:53

Expect Miracles Foundation & Sam Fund Grant

Spring 2022 Family Building Grant Application opens March 15!

Expect Miracles Foundation is incredibly excited to announce the return of our dedicated Samfund Family Building application for young adult cancer survivors pursuing parenthood. These grants provide support for processes including IUI, IVF, surrogacy/gestational carrier, and adoption. Maximum grant amounts are $4,000. All candidates (in addition to meeting the eligibility criteria below) should have obtained at least some of the necessary resources to proceed with their designated process; Samfund grants are intended to help move survivors on to the next level of their process. Candidates should also have a sense of the timeline of their process, and ideally it should be taking place within the next year. Those who do not have any sense of timing, or who are planning their process out more than a year, will not be funded.

In order to be eligible, applicants must be cancer survivors that are not financial dependents, between the ages of 21 and 39, live in the U.S., and either be:

a) finished with active treatment with no evidence of disease, or

b) one year past planned therapy with stable disease, or

c) In remission and on hormonal therapy (such as Tamoxifen), in remission and on long-term targeted molecular therapy (such as Gleevec or Herceptin), or in remission and on immunotherapy (new!) 

The link to the Spring 2022 Family Building application will open and be available here two weeks from today on Tuesday, March 15. Also posted here are the Medical History Form and Affidavit (if you did not file taxes) so please start with those early! 

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Cancer and Careers - Balancing Work and Cancer Webinar
Jan
27
12:00 PM12:00

Cancer and Careers - Balancing Work and Cancer Webinar

Start the New Year off right with the first session* of our Balancing Work & Cancer Webinar Series, Managing Long-Term Stress, on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT.

Whether you're a patient, survivor, caregiver, friend/family member, healthcare/HR professional or advocate, we hope you'll join us!

Discussion includes: 

  • How to recognize your stress triggers

  • Tips for staying in control of your work and your life

  • Tools to help you maintain your best performance at work

  • ...and more!

Register Here!

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Young Survival Coalition Summit
Oct
17
3:30 PM15:30

Young Survival Coalition Summit

Save the Date

Young Survival Coalition Summit

May 21 - 23, 2021


Did you know the launch of Summit 2021 is right around the corner? This means you will be able to register for the YSC Summit and apply for fee waivers and travel grants very soon.

YSC’s needs-based travel grants are an incredible opportunity to receive help with the cost of your trip. Plus you get to have an amazing three-day experience with survivors, thrivers and co-survivors alike.

When you save your spot, you will have first access to the official launch of YSC’s 2021 Summit. If you already saved your spot- wonderful!- go ahead and share the information with a co-survivor or breastie to join you.
 

SAVE YOUR SPOT


While the agenda is subject to change, check out what was on the docket in 2020. Many of these sessions and speakers are returning for 2021! You can expect everything from a special legacy retreat just for those living with metastatic breast cancer to discussing the ins and outs of medical marijuana with Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino.

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Cancer and Careers-Ask The Experts with Katy Fung (Copy)
Oct
6
12:00 PM12:00

Cancer and Careers-Ask The Experts with Katy Fung (Copy)

Ask the Experts Featuring Katy Fung, MS, RD, CDN, CSO, Oncology Nutritionist 

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 At 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT
Duration 1 hour

Our Ask the Experts series is an open, interactive online forum designed to provide our community with knowledge and insights to their work-related concerns during the COVID-19 crisis. Each session will focus on a work and cancer related topic, guided by an expert in that field. It’s a special opportunity to hear their thoughts, get guidance and have your questions answered live!

During this session, Katy Fung, an oncology nutritionist will answer your questions on planning healthy and affordable meals, boosting immunity, managing weight, minimizing side effects, and developing strategies for eating well at work and beyond. What strategies can help people stay within a set budget for groceries, but also prepare nutritious meals? What are some food-related choices you can make at work (and home) to help them manage treatment side effects? What are some foods that can help promote a sense of calmness and boost immunity during this time? Katy will address these issues and so much more!

Location:

Online
Phone & webinar options available
Login and dial-in info will be emailed to registrants

Speaker:

Katy Fung, MS, RD, CDN, CSO

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Cancer and Careers: Balancing Work and Career Webinar
Sep
9
12:00 PM12:00

Cancer and Careers: Balancing Work and Career Webinar

Balancing Work & Cancer Webinar: Setting Boundaries

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 — 1:00 PM ET/ 10:00 AM PT

 The ability to say no and practice self-care in the workplace can be a real challenge for cancer patients and survivors. This session examines boundary-setting at work by focusing on the benefits of employing boundaries as well as the negative impact of a lack of clear boundaries. This session provides tips and tools for implementing and maintaining boundaries that will empower patients and survivors at work.

The discussion will:

  • Explain the importance of boundary-setting at work

  • Help to identify where and how to implement boundaries

  • Empower patients and survivors to set appropriate and necessary boundaries for themselves

Speaker

Ali Schaffer, LCSW

REGISTER HERE


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Cancer and Careers- National Conference on Work & Cancer  (Copy) (Copy)
Jun
19
10:30 AM10:30

Cancer and Careers- National Conference on Work & Cancer  (Copy) (Copy)


Cancer and Careers- National Conference on Work & Cancer


June 19, 2020

Virtual

CAC’s signature event is going virtual in 2020! Join patients, survivors, healthcare/HR professionals, and caregivers from around the country as we discuss need-to-know information on key issues surrounding the intersection of work & cancer.

To register follow this link

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Apr
20
5:00 PM17:00

CANCELED - FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients (15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers (Copy) (Copy)

CANCELED

FREE Mindfulness Meditation Class for all Lurie Patients

(15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

21st floor of the Galter Pavilion on alternate Mondays

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Please arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. so that you can get situated and are able to start on time. 

The class is offered twice each month, in partnership with True North Treks. Drop-in for any session. No registration is required.

What to expect

You will be guided through a mindfulness meditation practice, as well as gentle movement, including a walking meditation and/or mindful yoga, as part of each class. Instructors ensure that you feel comfortable and supported, regardless of your ability level.

The class will close with a brief interactive group discussion about the practice, answer questions and talk about how to apply mindfulness to our daily lives.

What to bring

Feel free to bring a water bottle, comfortable clothing and a sweater or blanket, as the room temperature can fluctuate with the change of seasons. Yoga mats will be provided, though you’re also welcome to bring your own.

More information

Upcoming dates are:

February 17

March 2

March 16

April 6

April 20

For more details, see the attached flier or our website here. It is completely free and sponsored by True North Treks.

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Apr
6
5:00 PM17:00

CANCELED FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients (15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

CANCELED

FREE Mindfulness Meditation Class for all Lurie Patients

(15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

21st floor of the Galter Pavilion on alternate Mondays

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Please arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. so that you can get situated and are able to start on time. 

The class is offered twice each month, in partnership with True North Treks. Drop-in for any session. No registration is required.

What to expect

You will be guided through a mindfulness meditation practice, as well as gentle movement, including a walking meditation and/or mindful yoga, as part of each class. Instructors ensure that you feel comfortable and supported, regardless of your ability level.

The class will close with a brief interactive group discussion about the practice, answer questions and talk about how to apply mindfulness to our daily lives.

What to bring

Feel free to bring a water bottle, comfortable clothing and a sweater or blanket, as the room temperature can fluctuate with the change of seasons. Yoga mats will be provided, though you’re also welcome to bring your own.

More information

Upcoming dates are:

February 17

March 2

March 16

April 6

April 20

For more details, see the attached flier or our website here. It is completely free and sponsored by True North Treks.

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Mar
16
5:00 PM17:00

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients (15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

CANCELED

FREE Mindfulness Meditation Class for all Lurie Patients

(15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

21st floor of the Galter Pavilion on alternate Mondays

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Please arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. so that you can get situated and are able to start on time. 

The class is offered twice each month, in partnership with True North Treks. Drop-in for any session. No registration is required.

What to expect

You will be guided through a mindfulness meditation practice, as well as gentle movement, including a walking meditation and/or mindful yoga, as part of each class. Instructors ensure that you feel comfortable and supported, regardless of your ability level.

The class will close with a brief interactive group discussion about the practice, answer questions and talk about how to apply mindfulness to our daily lives.

What to bring

Feel free to bring a water bottle, comfortable clothing and a sweater or blanket, as the room temperature can fluctuate with the change of seasons. Yoga mats will be provided, though you’re also welcome to bring your own.

More information

Upcoming dates are:

February 17

March 2

March 16

April 6

April 20

For more details, see the attached flier or our website here. It is completely free and sponsored by True North Treks.

TNT_MindfulnessClassLurie_JanApr2020.jpg
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Mar
2
5:00 PM17:00

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients (15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers (Copy) (Copy)

FREE Mindfulness Meditation Class for all Lurie Patients

(15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

21st floor of the Galter Pavilion on alternate Mondays

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Please arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. so that you can get situated and are able to start on time. 

The class is offered twice each month, in partnership with True North Treks. Drop-in for any session. No registration is required.

What to expect

You will be guided through a mindfulness meditation practice, as well as gentle movement, including a walking meditation and/or mindful yoga, as part of each class. Instructors ensure that you feel comfortable and supported, regardless of your ability level.

The class will close with a brief interactive group discussion about the practice, answer questions and talk about how to apply mindfulness to our daily lives.

What to bring

Feel free to bring a water bottle, comfortable clothing and a sweater or blanket, as the room temperature can fluctuate with the change of seasons. Yoga mats will be provided, though you’re also welcome to bring your own.

More information

Upcoming dates are:

February 17

March 2

March 16

April 6

April 20

For more details, see the attached flier or our website here. It is completely free and sponsored by True North Treks.

TNT_MindfulnessClassLurie_JanApr2020.jpg
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Feb
17
5:00 PM17:00

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients (15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers (Copy) (Copy)

FREE Mindfulness Meditation Class for all Lurie Patients

(15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

21st floor of the Galter Pavilion on alternate Mondays

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Please arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. so that you can get situated and are able to start on time. 

The class is offered twice each month, in partnership with True North Treks. Drop-in for any session. No registration is required.

What to expect

You will be guided through a mindfulness meditation practice, as well as gentle movement, including a walking meditation and/or mindful yoga, as part of each class. Instructors ensure that you feel comfortable and supported, regardless of your ability level.

The class will close with a brief interactive group discussion about the practice, answer questions and talk about how to apply mindfulness to our daily lives.

What to bring

Feel free to bring a water bottle, comfortable clothing and a sweater or blanket, as the room temperature can fluctuate with the change of seasons. Yoga mats will be provided, though you’re also welcome to bring your own.

More information

Upcoming dates are:

February 17

March 2

March 16

April 6

April 20

For more details, see the attached flier or our website here. It is completely free and sponsored by True North Treks.

TNT_MindfulnessClassLurie_JanApr2020.jpg
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Feb
3
5:00 PM17:00

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients (15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers (Copy)

FREE Mindfulness Meditation Class for all Lurie Patients

(15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

21st floor of the Galter Pavilion on alternate Mondays

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Please arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. so that you can get situated and are able to start on time. 

The class is offered twice each month, in partnership with True North Treks. Drop-in for any session. No registration is required.

What to expect

You will be guided through a mindfulness meditation practice, as well as gentle movement, including a walking meditation and/or mindful yoga, as part of each class. Instructors ensure that you feel comfortable and supported, regardless of your ability level.

The class will close with a brief interactive group discussion about the practice, answer questions and talk about how to apply mindfulness to our daily lives.

What to bring

Feel free to bring a water bottle, comfortable clothing and a sweater or blanket, as the room temperature can fluctuate with the change of seasons. Yoga mats will be provided, though you’re also welcome to bring your own.

More information

Upcoming dates are:

February 17

March 2

March 16

April 6

April 20

For more details, see the attached flier or our website here. It is completely free and sponsored by True North Treks.

TNT_MindfulnessClassLurie_JanApr2020.jpg
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Jan
6
5:00 PM17:00

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients (15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

FREE Mindfulness Meditation Class for all Lurie Patients

(15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

21st floor of the Galter Pavilion on alternate Mondays

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Please arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. so that you can get situated and are able to start on time. 

The class is offered twice each month, in partnership with True North Treks. Drop-in for any session. No registration is required.

What to expect

You will be guided through a mindfulness meditation practice, as well as gentle movement, including a walking meditation and/or mindful yoga, as part of each class. Instructors ensure that you feel comfortable and supported, regardless of your ability level.

The class will close with a brief interactive group discussion about the practice, answer questions and talk about how to apply mindfulness to our daily lives.

What to bring

Feel free to bring a water bottle, comfortable clothing and a sweater or blanket, as the room temperature can fluctuate with the change of seasons. Yoga mats will be provided, though you’re also welcome to bring your own.

More information

Upcoming dates are:

For more information, please visit the sponsoring organization, True North Treks.

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Aug
19
5:00 PM17:00

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients (15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients

(15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

Mondays: May 6 & 20, June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15, August 5 & 19, September 16*

(*1 class in September)

5:00 – 6:00 PM

Galter Pavilion

675 N. St. Clair St | Chicago, IL

(21st Floor Conference Room)

Discover the benefits of mindfulness meditation and mindful movement!
Hosted by True North Treks, this class is offered free of charge twice a month in partnership with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. No registration is required.

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Aug
5
5:00 PM17:00

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients (15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients

(15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

Mondays: May 6 & 20, June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15, August 5 & 19, September 16*

(*1 class in September)

5:00 – 6:00 PM

Galter Pavilion

675 N. St. Clair St | Chicago, IL

(21st Floor Conference Room)

Discover the benefits of mindfulness meditation and mindful movement!
Hosted by True North Treks, this class is offered free of charge twice a month in partnership with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. No registration is required.

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Share Triumph Conference - Free online event
Aug
5
to Aug 15

Share Triumph Conference - Free online event

Share Triumph Conference - Free online event

August 5th – 15th

Claim your free pass here

LEARN FROM 40+ CANCER SURVIVORS, METAVIVORS, CAREGIVERS AND MEDICAL EXPERTS ABOUT DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND THE AFTERMATH SO YOU CAN KEEP YOUR SPIRIT INTACT & SHARE YOUR TRIUMPH!

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Jul
15
5:00 PM17:00

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients (15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients

(15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

Mondays: May 6 & 20, June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15, August 5 & 19, September 16*

(*1 class in September)

5:00 – 6:00 PM

Galter Pavilion

675 N. St. Clair St | Chicago, IL

(21st Floor Conference Room)

Discover the benefits of mindfulness meditation and mindful movement!
Hosted by True North Treks, this class is offered free of charge twice a month in partnership with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. No registration is required.

TNT_MindfulnessClassLurie_MaySept19.jpg
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Jul
1
5:00 PM17:00

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients (15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients

(15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

Mondays: May 6 & 20, June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15, August 5 & 19, September 16*

(*1 class in September)

5:00 – 6:00 PM

Galter Pavilion

675 N. St. Clair St | Chicago, IL

(21st Floor Conference Room)

Discover the benefits of mindfulness meditation and mindful movement!
Hosted by True North Treks, this class is offered free of charge twice a month in partnership with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. No registration is required.

TNT_MindfulnessClassLurie_MaySept19.jpg
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Hot Topics in Breast Cancer 2019 - Wellness House
Jun
22
8:30 AM08:30

Hot Topics in Breast Cancer 2019 - Wellness House

Hot Topics in Breast Cancer 2019

Saturday, June 22, 2019

8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Registration Required

Wellness House
131 North County Line Road
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.  Registration & Light Breakfast Available

9:00 – 11:45 a.m.  Updates in Breast Cancer Treatment and Research Panel
9:00 – 9:30              Breast Imaging
                                      Deepa Sheth, MD – University of Chicago
9:30 – 10:00            Updates in Medical Oncology
                                      Olwen Hahn, MD – University of Chicago
10:00 – 10:30          Updates in Surgical Oncology
  Rosalinda Alvarado, MD – Rush 
10:30 – 11:00           Updates in Radiation Oncology
                                      Eric Donnelly, MD – Northwestern
11:00 – 11:45            Q&A with Physician Panel

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  BREAK

12:00 – 12:45 p.m.  Managing the Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment  
                                        Rachel Benecke, APN, FNP-BC
                                        Breast Nurse Navigator
                                        DuPage Medical Group

12:45 – 1:15 p.m.     Lunch

1:15 – 2:00 p.m. Break Out Sessions (choose one)
Breast Cancer Survivorship
Susan Hong, MD & Tamara Hamlish, PhD – UIC
Updates in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Lisa Flaum, MD – Northwestern
Reconnecting in Relationships After Your Cancer Journey

2:00 – 2:15 p.m. BREAK

2:15 – 3:00 p.m.  Break Out Sessions (choose one)
Breast Cancer Survivorship
Susan Hong, MD & Tamara Hamlish, PhD – UIC
Updates in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Lisa Flaum, MD – Northwestern
Reconnecting in Relationships After Your Cancer Journey

Register Here

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Jun
17
5:00 PM17:00

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients (15 yrs & up), Caregivers and Health Care Providers

FREE Mindfulness Class for all Lurie Patients

(15 yrs & up),

Caregivers and Health Care Providers

Mondays: May 6 & 20, June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15, August 5 & 19, September 16*

(*1 class in September)

5:00 – 6:00 PM

Galter Pavilion

675 N. St. Clair St | Chicago, IL

(21st Floor Conference Room)

Discover the benefits of mindfulness meditation and mindful movement!
Hosted by True North Treks, this class is offered free of charge twice a month in partnership with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. No registration is required.

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