The 19th Annual Pink Ribbon Talks will be kicked off VIRTUALLY on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 10am – 12:30pm. We also will have special sessions all through the month!
This year there will be NO REGISTRATION FEE! (Thanks to the generous support of Allegacy Federal Credit Union.)
This conference is open to breast cancer patients/survivors only! Caregivers are welcome to join for the sessions, but we regret we cannot provide goodie bags for caregivers.
The Pink Ribbon Talks
Schedule of Events
Saturday, October 3, 2020
10:00am – 12:30pm
Download the Event Booklet Here!
10:00am Welcome!
10:15 “What’s Up Doc?”: Medical Panel
- Dr. Patty Zekan, Moderator & Novant Health Cancer Institute Medical Oncologist
- Dr. Judy Tjoe – Novant Health Cancer Institute Surgeon
- Dr. Stacy Wentworth – Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center Radiation Oncologist
11:15 “Mind and Body” Expert Panel
- Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN — Moderator, Oncology Registered Dietitian and Cancer Services Wellness Director
- Sara Bridges, LCSW – Oncology Counselor, Novant Health Cancer Institute
- Melissa Moore – Exercise Physiologist Wake Forest Baptist Health – High Point
12:00 Survivor Speaker
- Wendy Myers
12:15pm Door Prizes/ Closing Remarks
Check out all of our planned sessions for the month of October!
Each event has a separate registration link, so be sure you register for each program you would like to attend. Confirmation emails will be sent as soon as you register and again on the morning of the event.
October 8th (10am) – Exercise Class
Topic: Get Up & Movin’
Description: A 45-minute workout with Cardio, Strength Training, Balance Moves, and Stretching. Can be modified for any fitness level!
Speaker: Melissa Moore
Exercise Physiologist – Wake Forest Baptist Health – High Point
October 14th (8:00 pm) Nutrition Webinar
Topic: What is a “Healthy Weight”? Key Components of a Healthy Lifestyle.
Description: Many people are told to lose weight by their doctors, but how much weight do they mean and why? In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of healthy lifestyle vs. weight loss, what it means to be “weight-neutral”, what a healthy weight could be for you, and how nutrition plays a role in weight. The content will include information on the Health At Every Size Movement and Intuitive Eating as well.
Speakers:
Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN
Wellness Director at Cancer Services
Author and Creator of cancerdietitian.com
Amber Thomas, RD, CSO
Oncology Dietitian
Founder of Cancer Nutrition Solutions
October 15th (12:00 noon) Fall Planting Workshop
Note: This program takes the place of the monthly Breast Cancer Wellness Group.
Topic: Let’s Get GROWING! Tips and ideas for Fall planting.
Speaker: Leslie Peck Rose
Horticulturist for Tanglewood Park Arboretum and the Forsyth County Cooperative Extension.
Supplies will be available for pickup at Cancer Services’ office the week of class.
October 22nd (2:00pm – 4:00pm) Art + Wellness
Speaker: The Sawtooth School for Visual Art
Supplies will be provided and available for pick up at Cancer Services’ office.
October 28th (11:00am) Cook to Thrive! Survivorship Cooking Class
Theme: Delicious and Nutritious Desserts!
Description: A common question dietitians get is “Can dessert also be healthy?” In this cooking class, Julie will show you her favorite healthy nutritious desserts which would tempt anyone’s taste buds!
Speaker: Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN
Wellness Director at Cancer Services
Author and Creator of cancerdietitian.com
Women who participate in all the sessions will be given free registration for the 2021 Pink Ribbon Talks!
