Agenda & Breakout Sessions

Presenter
Lexi Harlow, PT, DPT, CLT
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Description 
There is growing evidence that exercise is an important part of recovery for cancer patients.  Are you confident you are meeting the newly recommended 2019 exercise guidelines for survivors?  Come to this session to learn about the updated recommendations and practical tips on how to make physical activity an integral part of your survivorship plan.

Presenter
Nicola Davies, JD, PCC
Create Next Steps, LLC

Description
Creative expression has long-lasting physical and emotional value for cancer survivors and caregivers. It’s a powerful prescription: incorporating hands-on art and creativity into your self-care routine.  Some of the benefits include reducing physical pain and tension, relieving stress and anxiety, and discovering hope, strength and meaning.  No “skill” is necessary to receive the therapeutic benefits of creative self-expression.  We are all artists in our own lives.  Using a variety of journal prompts and art materials, join us to explore ways to engage in creativity for enhanced well-being.

Presenter
Jourdan Cruz, MSc, MSW, LICSW 
Social Work and Patient Navigation
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Description 
This session will highlight some of the research around compassion and how human interaction with compassion impacts behavior.  Participants will learn how to identify compassion fatigue in their own life and will be introduced to resources and skills to aid in both prevention and treatment of compassion fatigue.

Presenter
Myron Goldberg, PhD, ABPP
Director, Neurorehab Program and Neuropsychological Service
Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Washington Medical Center

Description 
Some survivors may develop cognitive changes during or following cancer treatment. The changes can often persist and have long-term impacts on survivors’ quality of life, as completing daily tasks at home, engaging in pleasurable activities, interacting with others, or performing well at work or school can be affected.  This talk will explore the causes and types of cognitive impairment that can arise in cancer survivors and review strategies that survivors can use to improve cognitive functioning.

Presenter
Zachary Kadro, ND, MPH
Naturopathic Physician
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Description 
Many people diagnosed with cancer experience fatigue before, during, and after treatment. In this presentation, we'll review common causes of fatigue, and how to use integrative medicine to combat fatigue. We'll discuss strategies that include nutrition, physical activity, mind and body practices, and natural products.

Presenter
Toshiko Aramaki
ACSM Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer
ACSM Exercise is Medicine

Description 
In this fun exercise class for survivors, you will learn that “exercise” (being active) is not difficult, and you will have the confidence to start exercising wherever you are. This class will focus on balance exercises and teach an important exercise component. You will learn many easy movements that you can do right away.

Presenter
Ty Lostutter, PhD
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Department of Psychosocial Oncology

Description
A cancer diagnosis is a significant life event, in which people define their life before and after their cancer treatment, sometimes call their survivorship period “a new normal.”  This presentation will focus on psychological factors associated with effective coping and developing one’s own “new normal.”

Presenter
Andrea Leiserowitz, DPT, CLT
Oncology Physical Therapy

Description 
Lymphedema is swelling caused by a buildup of lymph fluid that occurs for several reasons, including radiation treatment and lymph node removal from cancer surgeries.  This session will discuss who is at risk for developing lymphedema, prevention strategies for those at risk and treatment recommendations for those with diagnosed lymphedema.

Presenter
Ray Palko, MS, RD, CSO, CD
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Description 
This session will review the most updated evidence-based nutrition/lifestyle guidelines for cancer survivors and provide ideas for incorporating these into practice. Ray will review the “why” behind specific guidelines and provide examples on the “how” to incorporate these practically through lifestyle modification, provide recipes and share examples of successful approaches used by other patients from his many years of experience in oncology nutrition.

Presenter
Chandra Villano, ND
Wellness Place, EASE Cancer Foundation

Description 
High-quality sleep is vital for healing, hormones, cognition, and optimal wellness. This session will give an overview of the ill-health effects of sleep deprivation, sleep cycles, and the wide-ranging benefits of good sleep. The focus will be on an extensive arsenal of sleep hygiene practices for getting the invaluable rest that you need.

Presenter
Leslie Heron, APRN, FNP-BC, NC-BC
Fred Hutch Survivorship Program 

Description 
Cancer, other major illnesses, and stressful life events can divert our attention away from intimacy, intimate relationships, and awareness for our body. The body can become a medical object, an enemy, or simply the package we come in. This class will offer the opportunity to reconnect to your body, acknowledge what it’s been through, and tools to build intimacy - both with yourself and with others.