Cancer Patient Information

Real Life Real Food for Cancer Survivors:Tasting Phytonutrients

Are you confused by recommendations and trends surrounding antioxidants?

Join us for a class designed to teach you about cancer-fighting phytonutrients in foods and how you can best benefit from them from your grocery cart to your table. Learn how to store and prepare foods to preserve the antioxidants making them more bioactive.Delicious recipes and samples will be provided.

Jennifer Koorenny, MS, RD, a specialist in oncology nutrition at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, will be leading this class.

When: Monday, September 20th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.  
Where: The SCCA House
207 Pontius Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(On the corner of John St. and Pontius Ave.)
RSVP: Guest Services at (206) 288-6701

For directions please call Guest Services at (206) 288-6701 or The SCCA House at (206) 204-3700.
Parking will be available in SCCA House garage.

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Nutrition Department and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program have partnered to offer this series of group nutrition classes. These classes are held once a month and are open to those currently undergoing cancer treatment as well as cancer survivors.

Gut Health During Cancer Treatment

Come and learn how you can help maintain your gut health to minimize symptoms and optimize your nutritional status during cancer treatment.  Questions are Welcome! 

Date: Every Thursday starting August 19th 
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: SCCA 3rd floor Resource Center Library

Sponsored by the SCCA Nutrition and Patient and Family Education Program.

Food and Nutrition Essentials

Come and learn how your mind and body are fueled and energized by your food choices. 
Questions are Welcome!

Date:  Every Thursday Starting August 19th
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Location: SCCA 3rd floor Resource Center Library

Sponsored by the SCCA Nutrition and Patient and Family Education Program.

Aug. 26 - Nutrition Sessions & Ask the Nurse

August 26th Nutrition Sessions 

•  9 a.m. Food and Nutrition Essentials
• 10 a.m. Gut Health During Cancer Treatment

3rd floor Resource Center Library

August 26th Ask the Nurse

Stop by and ask a nurse about questions you have.
11 a.m. to 12 noon in the 3rd floor Resource Center Library

Aug. 19 Nutrition Sessions & Ask the Nurse

August 19th and 26th Nutrition Sessions

•  9 a.m. Food and Nutrition Essentials
• 10 a.m. Gut Health During Cancer Treatment

3rd floor Resource Center Library

August 19th and 26th Ask the Nurse

Stop by and ask a nurse about questions you have.
11 a.m. to 12 noon in the 3rd floor Resource Center Library

Food and Nutrition Essentials

Come and learn how your mind and body are fueled and energized by your food choices.  Questions are Welcome!

Date:  Every Thursday Starting August 19th
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Location: SCCA 3rd floor Resource Center Library

Sponsored by the SCCA Nutrition and Patient and Family Education Program.

 

August 16th Real Food For Cancer Survivors Talk

August 16th Real Food For Cancer Survivors Presents Shopping for Whole Foods: Fact, Fiction, and Finance
Presented by Gretchen Gruender MS, RD
12 noon to 2 p.m. at the PCC Natural Food Market in Edmonds, WA

August's Hot Events at SCCA

Plan ahead for some great talks...

• August 2nd De-stress Fest.  
  Drop in for a cup of tea, listen to music, get a hand massage and relax!
  11a.m. to 12 noon in SCCA Room 1006-1008.

• August 3rd, 10th,17th, 24th, 31st.
  Smoke Free Life Program Drop–In Sessions
  Stop by and visit with a Tobacco Smoking Cessation Specialist
  12 noon to 1 p.m. in SCCA's Sanctuary

• August 4th Laughs and Lunch - Movie Mr. Bean.
  Come relax, enjoy lunch, and get in a good laugh!
  12 noon to 1 p.m. in SCCA's 1st floor Rooms 1006-1008

•  August 11th Laughs and Lunch - Movie The Faulty Towers.
  Come, relax enjoy lunch, and get in a good laugh!
  12 noon to 1 p.m. in SCCA's 1st floor Rooms 1006-1008

• August 16th Real Food For Cancer Survivors: Shopping for Whole Foods: Fact, Fiction, and Finance.
  Presented by Gretchen Gruender MS, RD
  12 noon to 2 p.m. at PCC Natural Food Market, Edmonds, WA

• August 18th Laughs and Lunch Movie Everybody Loves Raymond.
  Come relax, enjoy lunch, and get in a good laugh!
  12 noon to 1 p.m. in SCCA's 1st floor Rooms 1006-1008

• August 19th and 26th Nutrition Sessions.
  9 a.m. Food and Nutrition Essentials
  10 a.m. Gut Health During Cancer Treatment
  3rd floor Resource Center Library

• August 19th and 26th Ask the Nurse.
  Stop by and ask a nurse about questions you have.
  11:00-12:00 3rd floor Resource Center Library

Real Food - No Stress. Check out this week's line-up

July 19th Real Life Real Food For Cancer Survivors: Food and Fatigue
Presented by Sarah Washburn MS, RD,CSO
12 to 1 p.m. SCCA House

July 21st De-Stress Fest
Presented by Ann Breen MN,APRN, OCN and Sara Olsen MS, CHES
12 to 1 p.m. SCCA Room 1006-1008

Please pre-register by signing up at the Guest Services Desk, 1st floor, or call Sara Olsen 288-1472 to RSVP

Real Life Real Food for Cancer Survivors: Food and Fatigue

Fatigue is one of the most common complaints of people diagnosed with cancer and cancer survivors. Fatigue can be described as lack of energy, aching and stiffness or weakness. Other symptoms may include distress, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and decreased ability to function. There are many possible causes of cancer-related fatigue as well as many treatments, including nutrition. Join us to learn nutritional strategies to help deal with challenges.

Sarah Washburn, MS, RD, CSO, a specialist in oncology nutrition at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, will be leading this class.

When: Monday, July 19th, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Where: The SCCA House
207 Pontius Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(On the corner of John St. and Pontius Ave.)

For directions please call Guest Services at (206) 288-6701 or the SCCA House at (206) 204-3700.
Parking will be available in SCCA House garage.

RSVP with Guest Services at (206) 288-6701
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Nutrition Department and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program have partnered to offer this series of group nutrition classes. These classes are held once a month and are open to those currently undergoing cancer treatment as well as cancer survivors.