Below are upcoming patient education events sponsored or supported by Fred Hutch. If you have any questions about an upcoming patient education event, please reach out to Ritu Shriyan at rshriyan@seattlecca.org.
June 3, 2023
Join us for the 17th annual Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness in-person event designed to provide education on wellness after cancer. Patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, families and health care professionals are invited to attend.
This free conference is designed to provide education on a variety of the late and long-term effects faced by cancer survivors after treatment is completed and to promote wellness and empowerment after cancer.
June 10, 2023
You are invited to the free education event, High Five to HIPEC: Finding Hope and Health with Peritoneal Cancer hosted by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in partnership with the Appendix Cancer Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) Pals. The event is for patients and survivors of peritoneal cancers and their caregivers. During the event, providers will present important information on the role of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) in peritoneal cancers, as well as advances in treatment and research, and supportive care options for people affected by these cancers. You may attend in person or virtually.
Below are past patient education events sponsored or supported by Fred Hutch. If you have any questions about an upcoming or past patient education event, please reach out to Ritu Shriyan at rshriyan@seattlecca.org.
AML Connections: Evening with the Docs
Updates in Bladder and Urinary Tract Cancers for Patients and their Loved Ones
Updates in Bladder and Urinary Tract Cancers for Patients and their Loved Ones
Updates in Bladder and Urinary Tract Cancers for Patients and their Loved Ones
Video presentations from the Northwest Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference are available for viewing, courtesy of Komen Puget Sound.
2020 Northwest Metastatic Breast Cancer Series
2018 Northwest Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference
2017 Northwest Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference
2016 Northwest Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference
2022 Kidney Cancer Patient and Caregiver Education Symposium
2021 Kidney Cancer Patient and Caregiver Education Symposium
2019 Kidney Cancer Patient Education Events
Video presentations from the program are available for viewing:
2018 Kidney Cancer Patient and Survivor Conference
View video presentations from the conference:
2023 Northwest Melanoma Symposium Science to Survivorship
2022 NW Melanoma Symposium
2021 NW Melanoma Symposium
2019 NW Melanoma Symposium
2018 NW Melanoma Symposium
2017 NW Melanoma Symposium
Video presentations from the symposium as well as PDF downloads of the presentation content is available for viewing.
2023 Ocular Melanoma Patient and Caregiver Education Symposium
High Five to HIPEC: Finding hope and health with peritoneal cancer
2023 Sarcoma Patient and Caregiver Education Program
2022 Sarcoma Patient and Caregiver Education Program
2021 Sarcoma Patient and Caregiver Education Program
2017 Sarcoma Patient and Caregiver Education Program
Presentations from the Sarcoma Patient and Caregiver Education Program are available for download:
2018 Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia Patient Education Program
Video presentations from the program are available for viewing as well as PDF downloads of the presentation content:
For information or questions regarding local and national support organizations, groups, and retreats, contact the Patient & Family Resource Center at patientresourcectr@seattlecca.org or 206-606-2081.
CancerCare provides free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer.
Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit organization that provides education on the practical and legal issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through free events, materials, and resources.
Cancer and Careers empowers and educates people with cancer to thrive in their workplace, by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events.
The National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLINK) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals before, during, and after a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.
This class is geared towards transplant patients and some general oncology patients with decreased immunity due to illness or cancer treatment. The class includes guidelines for safe food handling, from grocery shopping to food preparation and storage are discussed. Immunosuppressed diet guidelines and information on maximizing intake of safe foods are also reviewed. Safety hints for eating outside the home are also provided. Contact your team dietitian for a one-on-one nutrition consult.
Learn more about Fred Hutch Medical Nutrition Therapy Services
This class is pre-recorded and can be found on the Fred Hutch Patient Education YouTube page, under “Food Safety."
This class is held virtually for transplant patients and their families. If you are a transplant patient, contact your Team Coordinator to sign up for this class on Zoom.
Managing Care at Home is held weekly on Tuesdays, from 1-2pm. Classes on Zoom are live and give you the opportunity to ask the instructor questions, just like an in-person class.
If you have any problems accessing the videos or written material for this class, please call Transition Services at 206.606.7008.
Fred Hutch’s Living Tobacco Free services uses proven techniques to help people quit smoking. It’s never too late.
Look Good Feel Better Live! virtual workshops provide valuable information and connection for women undergoing cancer treatment. This online experience offers live instruction and tips for dealing with appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment during one-hour, online workshops.
The Cancer Legal Resource Center provides information, outreach programs and community activities to educate and support cancer patients their families. This organization also provides information for healthcare professionals and advocates on matters like maintaining employment through treatment, accessing healthcare and government benefits, taking medical leave, and estate planning.