Alaska Cancer Care Alliance

May 4th-13th  

Friday,May 4^th:Women LISTEN Support Group. Any woman with any type of cancer is invited to attend. Weekly support group meetings every Friday 10—11:30AM Metro Music &Books in the Metro Mall at a big table in the greeting card section of the store. All are welcome- Newly Diagnosed to Long Term Survivor (907) 222-6285 or www.womenlisten.org.

Friday,May 4th:Homer Support Group:The American Cancer Society and Seldovia Village Tribe’s Health and Wellness Support bring you this group open to all newly diagnosed patients and cancer survivors. Meets every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at 880 East End Road,Homer,AK. (907) 435-3254 or ahidecker@svt.org

Saturday,May 5^th:Seldovia Health Fair. Brought to you by the Seldovia Village Tribe. This fair is held in the beautiful Seldovia Conference Center. Dozens of Health &Safety education exhibits as well as free Medical Screenings and Low Cost High Quality Blood Tests,which includes:a 27 test panel Chemistry Hematology Profile (includes CBC,CMP,and Lipids) for $45,Thyroid TSH for $30,Prostate PSA,$25,Vitamin D,$50,and A1c,$25. Drink lots of water and fast 10 to 12 hrs for the Chemistry. 8am-12pm. (907) 374-6853,ahfrur@gci.net,or www.alaskahealthfair.org for more information.

Saturday,May 5^th:Eagle Health Fair. Everyone is welcome to attend this community wide event held in the Eagle School. Complete our “Exhibitor Application”online,under “Documents”to participate as an exhibitor or call our Fairbanks office at 374-6853. Free medical screenings and low cost blood draws will be available. 8-11am. (907) 374-6853,ahfrur@gci.net,or www.alaskahealthfair.org for more information.

Sunday,May 6^th:Cancer’s Intimate Partners. This support group is for the spouse or partner of the cancer patient. Meets the first &third Sunday of every month,9:00-10:30am,Providence Cancer Center Meditation Room.

Tuesday,May 8^th: Coffee with Don. Meet with fellow prostate cancer survivors to go over any new information/resources that have been encountered,talk about how to help anyone who has contacted the Kenai Peninsula Prostate Cancer Support Group and just have fellowship and support. Available to anyone (look for blue PC baseball hats). Every Tuesday 11am. Kenai Safeway Store in Kenai,AK. (907) 283-9206.

Tuesday,May 8^th: Living with Advanced Cancer. A supportive,healing session for people with advanced metastatic cancer incorporating gentle movement,discussion,education,and relaxation techniques. Every Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm. Providence Cancer Center (1^st Floor Meditation Room). (907) 212-6872.

Tuesday,May 8^th:American Cancer Society Support Group. Weekly support group for cancer patients,survivors,family and caregivers. Every Tuesday,7-8:30pm at Wells Fargo Bank. 301 W. Northern Lights,second floor conference room. (907) 273-2077.

Wednesday,May 9^th:It’s A Wrap- Scarf Tying Class. Join Debbie Jaso &Lisa Ward for a FREE scarf tying class. You will learn scarf-tying techniques and leave the class with a beautiful scarf.  Open to women in cancer treatment. 5-6:30pm. 1^st Floor of Providence Cancer Center. Class size limited so RSVP by calling Lisa Ward at 212-6886.

Thursday,May 9^th:Cancer Care Connect Teleconference:Planning Your Comfort and Care at End of Life. 9:30-10:30am. www.cancercare.org or join Alaska Regional Hospital’s Cancer Care Center (264-1431,2801 DeBarr Road,MOB C-414) to listen as a group.

Thursday,May 10^th:“The Well” Caregiver Support Group:Discoveries and Surprises. Facilitated conversation topics on Family/Friend Meetings for Caregivers. 2-3pm. Providence Cancer Center (1^st Floor). (907) 212-6870 to RSVP.

Thursday,May 10^th:Alaska Native Medical Center Cancer Support Group. Every Thursday for Native Alaskan’s only at ANMC from 4-5:30pm. (907) 729-1179.

Thursday,May 9^th:Cancer Care Connect Teleconference:Update on Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS). 9:30-10:30am. www.cancercare.org or join Alaska Regional Hospital’s Cancer Care Center (264-1431,2801 DeBarr Road,MOB C-414) to listen as a group.

Friday,May 11^th:Women LISTEN Support Group. Any woman with any type of cancer is invited to attend. Weekly support group meetings every Friday 10—11:30AM Metro Music &Books in the Metro Mall at a big table in the greeting card section of the store. All are welcome- Newly Diagnosed to Long Term Survivor (907) 222-6285 or www.womenlisten.org.

Friday,March 11^th:Look Good Feel Better by the American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society brings you this class non-medical,brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Alaska Regional Hospital’s Cancer Care Center from 11am-1pm. 264-1431 to RSVP.

Friday,March 11^th:Breast Cancer Focus Luncheon. 20th Annual Luncheon “Moving Beyond Awareness” with Speaker Dr. Susan Love. Silent Auction Starts at 11:00
Lunch at 12:00 noon. Free Educational Seminars Following the Luncheon:
Breast Cancer Support Group Panel / Dr. Susan Love Q&A. Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center. 907-276-7601. http://www.breastcancerfocus.org/Luncheon.htm to register.

Saturday,May 12^th:Valley Health Fair. Valley Residential (Palmer) Health Fair. This year,Valley Residential is hosting this fair in the Palmer area. It will be held at the United Protestant Presbyterian Church in Palmer. The Address is 713 S. Denali Street. Come get answers to many of your health questions. Talk to a nurse,get your Blood Pressure checked. Get your Vision and /or Hearing screened. Lots to learn,lots of great exhibitors and Health Educators will also be available. Remember the High quality,Low Cost Blood tests,which include:a 27 test panel Chemistry Hematology Profile includes CBC,CMP,and Lipids) for $45,Thyroid TSH for $30,Prostate PSA,$25,Vitamin D,$50,and A1c,$25. Drink lots of water and fast 10 to 12 hrs for the Chemistry test. 9am-1pm. (907) 374-6853,ahfrur@gci.net,or www.alaskahealthfair.org for more information.

Saturday,May 12^th:American Cancer Society’s Breast and Gynecological Cancer Support Group for the Mat-Su Valley. Open to all breast and gynecologic cancer survivors and newly diagnosed patients. For more information please contact Carol Tillett,Reach to Recovery Volunteer Coordinator (cdtillett@gmail.com) or contact the American Cancer Society at 907 277 8610. 10:30am-12pm. Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Matanuska Room.

Calling All Breast Cancer Survivors for Casting for Recovery 2012!! CASTING FOR RECOVERY-ALASKA is dedicated group of compassionate volunteers,striving to help heal breast cancer survivors,one woman at a time,through fly fishing. We have reached a significant goal this year:we offered two retreats this summer,one in South Central Alaska,in Wasilla,the other in Fairbanks to help serve women of the interior: June 1-3:North Star Camp:Willow,AK- apply by 4/23 and June 15-17:Chena Hot Springs Resort,Fairbanks,AK- apply by 4/27. If you or anyone you know could benefit from our program,PLEASE APPLY ON-LINE (castingforrecovery.org/wordpress).  These fun-filled days are offered to women who have survived breast cancer,any age,any stage. Contact Martha Peck cfrmartha@gmail.com,907-345-1123

Participants Needed for Cancer Survivorship Research. The goal of this study is to find out how cancer impacts adults living in rural and urban settings in Alaska. The study will look at experiences of adults who have survived cancer,and compare these experiences between the adults living in the rural and urban settings. For more information about this study or to volunteer for this study,contact Julie McNulty,RN,at (907)729-2937,(907)230-5996,877-678-5996 or mcnultyj@ohsu.edu.

Forget Me Not Grief Program. Grief Program for children,teens and the adults who love them. 6:30-8:00pm,twice a month at Lake Otis Elementary School. 223-9910,561-5322 or jane@hospiceofanchorage.org to register (required) or for more info.

A Fly Fishing Retreat For Women
Cancer Survivors. Join Women Listen for an uplifting retreat in a lovely setting located on Kalmbach Lake,approximately 10 miles west of Wasilla,Alaska from June 20-22,2012. The retreat is available free of charge to women who have had a diagnosis of any cancer. The retreat will be limited to 12 women. A waitlist will also be used to fill any last minute cancellations. Questions regarding the retreat should be directed to Jan Schnorr,337-1818 or Janiceinak@gmail.com.

• “Excellent workshop,I appreciate it very much!”
• “The style was wonderful as it wasn’t just a boring lecture. The reps were knowledgeable and helpful,”
• “Good to have all these resources in one meeting! 

Due to the wonderful feedback from the participants and experts,we will be hosting another workshop in the near future. If you are interested and would like to give your feedback as to the kind of information you are looking to get help with,contact 264-1501 for more information.