Cancer Patient Information

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.

Lecture and Lunch

Passport to Survivorship: Navigating Your Health as a Cancer Survivor
Presented by Debra Loacker, RN

July 14, 2010

Time:  12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
 Location: SCCA Room 1006-1008

Please Pre-register by signing up at the Guest Services Desk, or by calling 206-288-6701 to RSVP

Registration Deadline is July 13th   
Sponsored by the SCCA Patient and Family Education Program
Lunch will be provided for patients, families and caregivers.

Eighth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through & Beyond Cancer

A Four-Part Telephone Education Workshop Program- Come and join us and listen to experts talk about survivorship.

Part IV: Survivors Too: Communicating With and Among Family, Friends and Loved Ones
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 1st floor Room 1008

Please sign up at the Guest Service Desk  or call 206-288-6701 to register
Questions contact Sara Olsen at 206-288-1472

Life Real Food For Cancer Survivors, June 21

June 21st Real Life Real Food For Cancer Survivors: Gut Reactions: Dealing with GI Complications

Join Jennifer Koorenny MS, RD, on Monday, June 21 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at SCCA House for this informative talk.

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

April 13 - Living with, through, and beyond cancer

Join us for our Cancer Survivorship Series Tuesday, April 13

Part 1: Trouble Sleeping? Sleep better to feel better. Tips you can use!

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in SCCA Room 1008

Please pre-register at the Guest Services Desk on the First Floor or call Sara Olsen at (206) 288-1472 to RSVP.