Quick Links:
- Learn more about: Pink Ribbon Talks Breast Cancer Survivorship Conference
- Register Now: September Events & October Events
- Download the Calendar: September-October Calendar & November-December Calendar
- Get Reminders for monthly Cancer Wellness Groups
Survive and Thrive Challenge 2026
Each month brings a fresh opportunity to invest in you – one day at a time, on choice at a time. Participate in our 2026 Empowered Living Passport initiative!
September Theme!
The Power of Connection
Choose One (or All) of our September Challenges!
- Read Dara’s NEW Empowered Living article about “Taking Charge of Your Mind: Finding Calm in the Midst of Uncertainty”
- Create a “Mixed Media Dream House” with Liz McEntee at Art and Wellness on Thursday, September 24th
- Join us for FUEL Your Wellness on September 17th!
- Breast Cancer Survivors: Join us for Pink Ribbon Talks on October 3rd. Visit our page for more information.
- Watch our most recent expert interview on The Role of Clinical Trials! Find it here: cancerservicesonline.org/experts
The Role of Clinical Trials
Today’s Special Topic is The Role of Clinical Trials with experts Gray Kirby, PharmD, Dr. Katherine Ansley, Medical Oncologist with Atrium Health, and Dr. Kathleen Elliot, Medical Oncologist, Novant Health.
Our experts addresses several questions including:
- What is a clinical trial?
- How do I find a clinical trial?
- Will my oncologist have access to a clinical trial?
- Who responsible for a clinical trial and who pays for it?
- Who protects my rights in a clinical trial? How do I know what tests and procedures will be done on me during a clinical trial? What are my commitments to the trial?
- How do I know if the trial is safe? What are the potential benefits?
- How long does it take for a new drug to get on the market and what is the cost?
Search for clinical trials here:
https://clinicaltrials.gov/
https://beinvolved.atriumhealth.org
Taking Charge of Your Connections
An article brought to you by Dara Kurtz. Dara Kurtz is a breast cancer survivor and provides Survivor Mentorship & Support at Cancer Services.
At our July breast cancer support group, I looked around the room and couldn’t help but smile.
A group of women sat together, chatting, laughing, and sharing stories as they painted inspirational signs led by Betsy Messick from The Sawtooth. For some, this was their first time attending a monthly meeting. For others, they come regularly. On the surface, it looked like a simple evening of creativity, but what was happening around the table was more than art. We were creating something else too: connection… continue reading article
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Sign up for September Events!
Art and Wellness
Thursday, September 24th at 2pm
Topic: “Mixed Media Dream House” with Liz McEntee
Join Sawtooth School for Visual Arts for a monthly wellness group with a focus on art. The group will be virtual AND in-person.
Virtual class atendees must pickup their art supplies at the Cancer Services Office the week prior to class. In-person atendees can just show up to the Cancer Services office on class day!
FUEL Your Wellness
Thursday, September 17 at 6:30PM at the IGC
Continuum Breast Cancer Collective invites all breast cancer patients and survivors to FUEL Your Wellness. This event is focused on nutrition and will include a live cooking demonstration featuring our own Cancer Dietitan: Julie Lanford!
Dinner will be served.
Pink Ribbon Talks
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 9:30am
An inspiring day of connection, education, and celebration! Featuring expert medical insights, heartfelt survivor stories, delicious lunch, a lymphedema session, gentle yoga, and fun door prizes. Come learn, connect, and celebrate with us as we support and uplift one another!
To learn more and register, visit: https://cancerservicesonline.org/pinkribbontalks/
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Sign up for Wellness Group Reminders !
Once signed up, you will receive this year’s email reminders and updates from the group. You do not need to register for each month!
September Group Meeting Dates:
- NEW Prostate Group’s first meeting is Sept. 8th at 5:30pm! (Novant)
- Metastatic Breast Cancer Group: September 1st at 7pm (VIRTUAL)
- Hispanic group: September 2nd at 6pm (Cancer Services on Maplewood)
- Lung group: September 3rd at 6pm (Novant)
- GI group: September 8th at 6pm (Novant)
- Head & Neck Group: September 9th at 3pm (Novant)
- HEAL group: September 10th at 6pm (Carl H Russell)
- Metastatic Breast Cancer Group: September 15th at 1pm (VIRTUAL)
- Breast Cancer Group: September 15th at 6pm (Generations Center)
- Women’s Book Club: September 16th at 12pm (VIRTUAL)
- Myeloma group: September 23rd at 12pm (Novant)
- Men’s FellowShip Meeting: September 24th at 6pm (Generations Center)
- GYN group: October 6th (Novant)
Highlight on 2026 Patient Advocate Award Winner Alexis Daniels
As we conclude our celebration of the 2026 Cancer Services Patient Advocate Award recipients, we are proud to recognize Alexis Daniels, Co-Leader of HEAL, Cancer Services’ African American Cancer Support Group.
A dedicated community volunteer and cancer survivor, Alexis has been part of the HEAL group since its inception in September 2023. Because she has walked the cancer journey herself, she offers understanding, encouragement, and hope to others facing similar challenges.
Whether she’s providing a compassionate ear or connecting members with valuable resources, Alexis helps ensure no one has to face cancer alone.
As Maria Combs, Manager of Cancer Screening Navigation at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, shared: “Her dedication and heartfelt support have made such a difference for so many.”
Thank you, Alexis, for your compassion, advocacy, and commitment to empowering fellow survivors. Your impact on our community is truly inspiring.
2026 Age-Friendly Conference
The 2026 Age-Friendly Conference (AFC) is being sponsored by Senior Services in partnership with Forsyth County DSS. This year’s conference promises to be another informative and educational experience provided at no cost to Forsyth County residents.
Save the Date!
Monday, October 12th from 9am – 3pm
Intergenerational Center of Arts and Wellness (114 30TH STREET, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27105)
Hirsch Wellness Network
Hirsch Wellness, located in Greensboro NC offers therapeutic arts and wellness programs to support the emotional and physical needs of cancer survivors, patients in treatment, and caregivers at no cost!
Hirsch offers:
Yoga classes with Triad Yoga, both in person and via Zoom.
Virtual Meditation classes with Ash Poirier.
Taiji Qigong on Mondays, both in person and via Zoom.
Online chair Qigong class with Bill.
Hirsch also offers creative online-based classes and many more creative workshops. To learn more and register online visit: https://www.hirschwellnessnetwork.org/#Classes
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