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Session Recordings:
- Tuesday June 1st – Sleep, Stress & Anxiety, Oh My!
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Join us as the Novant Health care team explores ways to manage these ailments and improve your quality of life. Learn to take back control of the lions, tigers and bears with Katie Miller, Board Certified Clinical Oncology Pharmacist, Cameron Sweeney, PA-C, MMS, Jonathan McGuirt, PA, MPH, and Moderated by Cancer Services. - Wednesday June 2nd Chair Yoga for Cancer Patients/Survivors and Caregivers.
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Led by Angela Gallagher, certified yoga instructor: Join us for this gentle yoga class focusing on relaxation, stress reduction, and breathing techniques.
HANDOUTS:
Breathing Exercises
Standing Chair Sun Salutations
Chair Sun Salutations - Thursday June 3rd Loneliness and Isolation – Cancer and Covid-19 Created the “Perfect Storm”.
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Discussion led by WFBH: Dr. Richard McQuellon, Ben Curti, Recreational Therapy, and Angela Brown, Chaplain, and Typhany Morrison-Brooks, Patient Advocate with Cancer Services. Learn ways to combat loneliness and isolation and when and where it is safe to go out again.
HANDOUTS:
Dr. McQuellon’s Slides
Ben Curti Lifestyle Management Handout
Ben Curti Things to do in the Triad Handout
Rev. Angela Brown’s Slides - Friday June 4th Cook to Thrive: Comfort Foods.
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Join Julie “The Cancer Dietitian” for this cook-along session where she will teach you some delicious and nutritious comfort food recipes to assist in your self-care!
RECIPES:
Cajun Oven Fried Chicken
Carrot Mac & Cheese
Cauliflower Mash - Saturday June 5th – 10:00 am Webinar – Survivors Week Celebration Party!!!
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Hosted by Julie Lanford, Wellness Director, Cancer Services and Dr. Stacy Wentworth, Medical Director of Survivorship, Wake Forest Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Survivors Week Planning Committee. You will not want to miss this fun-filled time of celebration and appreciation!
Download the slideshow here!
2021 Patient Advocate Awards
20 Years ago, Cancer Services began recognizing individuals in our community who “do anything, anytime and in any way they can to make a positive difference in the lives of those living with cancer.” We are proud to announce the 2021 recipients. We are grateful for having such amazing, compassionate and strong patient advocates partnering with us!
Our community is better off because of these amazing people!
Dr. Judith Hopkins, Medical Oncologist with Novant Health Cancer Institute
Thuy My Vu, Genetic Counselor with Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center
Sheryl Thorpe, retired nurse and volunteer with Cancer Services, Inc.
