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Our free, annual event provides education on navigating wellness topics during the holiday season.
We feature the leaders in the field of cancer survivorship, covering an important and increasingly relevant gap in the education of all clinicians who care for cancer survivors.
This conference provides general education on a variety of the late- and long-term effects faced by cancer survivors after treatment.
On September 30, 2023, the Fred Hutch and Seattle Children's Survivorship Program hosted its annual Pediatric Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness event for pediatric, adolescent and young adult cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, friends and family.
Bending, Bouncing, and Building Resilience
Leslie Heron, RN, MN, APRN, FNP-BC, NC-BC
Comprehensive Fertility Care and Preservation for Male Cancer Survivors
Kristin Gard, MN, ARNP
Charles H. Muller, PhD HCLD CC
Dare to Dream Project
Carisa Almquist, MPH, CHES
Educational Issues After Cancer Therapy
Neel S. Bhatt, MBBS, MPH
Exploring New Tools for Healthy Family Meals
Gretchen Gruender MS, RDN, CSO
Fertility and Family Building for Survivors (Female)
Lynn Bentley Davis, MD, MS
Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness - Introduction
Eric Chow, MD, MPH
Neurocognitive Impacts of Cancer and School Supports
Skyler Leonard, PhD, ABPP
Psychosocial Health in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Sherilynn Chan, PhD
Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness - Introduction
Eric Chow, MD, MPH
Psychosocial Health in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Sherilynn Chan, PhD
Educational Issues After Cancer Therapy
Neel S. Bhatt, MBBS, MPH
Exploring New Tools for Healthy Family Meals
Gretchen Gruender MS, RDN, CSO
On June 3, 2023, the Fred Hutch Survivorship Program hosted its 17th annual Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness event for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, family and health care professionals. Education on a variety of the late and long-term effects faced by cancer survivors after treatment is completed was provided as well as information on promoting wellness and empowerment after cancer.
Active Survivorship – Why It Matters
Lexi Harlow, PT, DPT, CLT
Art & Creative Expression for Self-Care
Nicola Davies, JD, PCC
Building Resilience: Preventing and Treating Compassion-Fatigue
Jourdan Cruz, MSc, MSW, LICSW
Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment
Myron Goldberg, PhD, ABPP
Combating Fatigue from an Integrative Medicine Approach
Zachary Kadro, ND, MPH
Finding the 'New Normal’: Life After Cancer Treatment
Ty Lostutter, PhD
Lymphedema
Andrea Leiserowitz, DPT, CLT
Nutrition for Survivorship: Translating Guidelines into Daily Practice
Ray Palko, MS, RD, CSO, CD
Survivorship Care Plans: Being an Empowered Patient
Debra Loacker, RN BSN
This Body Is Mine: Reclaiming Body Image and Intimacy
Leslie Heron, APRN, FNP-BC, NC-BC
On Friday, May 12, 2023 we held the Cancer Consortium Survivorship Program 2023 Research Symposium.
In addition to a keynote presentation by Dr. Ky, the symposium featured research talks by investigators across the Consortium, a panel discussion on survivorship research resources, and finally, short talks by investors applying to the 2023 Survivorship Pilot Award.
Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE, University of Pennsylvania
Talk Title: Cardiovascular Outcomes in Cancer Survivorship: Advancing Collaborative, Actionable Science for Our Patients
Dr. Ky is the Founders Associate Professor of Cardio-Oncology and the Director of the Thalheimer Center for Cardio-Oncology at the Abramson Cancer center, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Ky is extensively funded by NIH with a focus on examination of biomarkers and risk prediction of cardiotoxicity after cancer therapy, including disparities in outcomes. She is also the inaugural Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: CardioOncology.
On September 9-10, 2022, Fred Hutch Survivorship Program sponsored the 5th Symposium featuring speakers who are the leaders in the field of cancer survivorship, covers an important and increasingly relevant gap in the medical education of clinicians who care for cancer survivors. Below are speaker presentations from the symposium.
Premature Aging and Frailty | Kiri Ness, PT, Ph.D.
Cognitive Function | Myron Goldberg, Ph.D.
Bone Health | Azeez Farooki, M.D.
Diet and Exercise Interventions | Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Ph.D., R.D.
Cardiac Risk from Radiation Exposure | Janice Kim, M.D.
Cardiometabolic Health | Christina Dieli-Conwright, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Cardiotoxicities of Contemporary Cancer Treatment | Richard Cheng, M.D.
Financial Toxicity in Cancer Care | Veena Shankaran, M.D.
Intimacy and Sexual Health | Leslie Heron, R.N., M.N., A.R.N.P., F.N.P-B.C., N.C.-B.C.
Integrated Psychosocial Services | Christopher Recklitis, Ph.D.
Quality of Life of Couples Dealing with Cancer | Youngmee Kim, Ph.D.
Making the Case for Collaboration Between Oncology and Primary Care | Andrea Porpiglia, M.D., M.Sc., F.A.C.S.
Advanced Practice Provider Dedicated Survivorship Clinics | Edith Pituskin, RN, NP, Ph.D.
NCCN Survivorship Guidelines: Development and Clinical Use | Linda Overholser, M.D., M.P.H.
On Saturday, December 4 we held our Healthy for the Holidays virtual event. The recorded event (Panopto) is now available to view.
Tumor Humor: Using Laughter as a Healing Tool for Coping with the Stresses of Diagnosis, Treatment and Long-Term Survivorship
Glenn Rockowitz
Author, Comedian & Cancer Survivor
Eating for Comfort: How to soothe with food as an act of self-care
Anita Bermann, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
Eating for Comfort: Recipes & Tips
On Saturday, December 5 we held our Healthy for the Holidays virtual event. The recorded event is now available to view.
Authenticity, Meaning and Resilience
Morhaf Al Achkar, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Family Medicine
University of Washington
How Fitness & Community Can Transform Your Life After Cancer
Jennefer Boyer, MPH
Executive Director
Team Survivor Northwest
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Superfood Winter Salad: Live Cooking Demo!
Ami Karnosh, MS, Nutritionist
Seattle Central Culinary Arts Adjunct Professor
Cancer Lifeline & Natural Foods Co-op Nutrition and Cooking Instructor
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The Fred Hutch Survivorship Program hosted the 2020 virtual Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness event on June 6.
In recognition of National Cancer Survivor’s Day and in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event celebrated cancer survivors. The virtual event included discussions about different forms of deep relaxation important in healing and how to get started, as well as messages to you from survivors in our community!
Karen Syrjala, PhD, Fred Hutch Survivorship Program
Dr. Karen Syrjala is a clinical psychologist who works to reduce the physical and emotional consequences of cancer. Dr. Syrjala co-directs Fred Hutchinson’s Survivorship Program and directs the Biobehavioral Sciences Program, which studies ways to integrate behavioral and biological treatments to help patients adjust to the health, physical and psychological challenges they face after cancer therapy.
Karen Gorrin, MA, LMHC, University of Washington
Karen Gorrin is a licensed psychotherapist and cancer thriver. She teaches mind-body medicine at UW School of Medicine.
Thank you for joining us Saturday, November 23, for our tenth annual fun and festive holiday educational event, hosted by the Fred Hutch Survivorship Program and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance! Survivors, patients, caregivers, family and friends.
Making Self-Care a Priority During the Holidays
Leslie Heron, APRN, FNP-BC
Fred Hutch Survivorship Program
Mind Body Medicine: Writing as Self-Therapy
Karen Gorrin, MA, LMHC, RYT
Olive Tree Healing Arts
Healthier Holiday Sweets & Treats: Cooking Demo and Taste Test
Ami Karnosh, MS, Nutritionist
Cancer Lifeline & Natural Foods Co-Op
Nutrition and Cooking Instructor
Cognitive Function and School Issues After Cancer
David Breiger, PhD
Neuropsychology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital
Financial Resources and Opportunities
Garrett Sloan, CFP
Board Member, CENTS Program
Fertility Preservation and Treatment for Girls & Women
Lynn Davis, MD, MS
Seattle Reproductive Medicine
Male Fertility after Cancer
Charles Muller, PhD, HCLD
Male Fertility Lab, University of Washington
Moving Beyond Cancer To Wellness
Eric Chow, MD, MPH
Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington
Family Planning after Diagnosis of Cancer
Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Washington
Emotional and Mental Health of Survivors
Joanna Thome Patten, PsyD
Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital
Nutrition and Wellness in Cancer Survivorship
Kim Kellogg, MS, RD, CD, CNSC
Clinical Nutrition, Cancer & Blood Disorders Center, Seattle Children's Hospital
Building Resilience
Leslie Heron, APRN, FNP-BC, NC-BC
Fred Hutch Survivorship Program
Improving Long Term Health with Exercise
Tyler Ketterl, MD, MS
Medical Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, the Fred Hutch Survivorship program hosted its 13th annual free event for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, family and health care professionals. Education on a variety of the late- and long-term effects faced by cancer survivors after treatment is completed was provided as well as information on wellness after cancer.
The event was very well attended with over 200 individuals affected by cancer and including caregivers, speakers, exhibitors, family and friends.
Evaluations completed by event attendees reflected overwhelmingly positive feedback. Suggestions and comments will be considered in planning future events.
Terri Tate, RN, MS, is a nationally recognized speaker, author and humorist. She had a 2% chance of surviving disfiguring oral cancer, which was first diagnosed in 1991. Since Terri regained her voice, she has inspired audiences around the country with her spirited stories, using lessons from her own struggle to support those facing life challenges. Terri chronicles finding her own internal wisdom and crafting her healing path in her new memoir, A Crooked Smile, with an introduction by Anne Lamott, which was published in November 2016. For more information, see Terri's website.
View Terri Tate's "Celebrating our Stories" Keynote Address
Hosted by Fred Hutch and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance | Event Sponsor: National Cancer Survivors Day 2019
On June 2, 2018, the Fred Hutch Survivorship Program hosted its 12th annual Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness event. The event was attended by over 200 individuals affected by cancer, speakers and exhibitors.
Speaker Presentations:
On Saturday, December 8, 2018, the Fred Hutch Survivorship Program and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance hosted the ninth annual Healthy for the Holidays event. Patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, family and healthcare professionals were invited to attend our free event. Thank you for attending the 2018 Healthy for the Holidays.
Welcome, Opening Remarks, Survivorship
Deb Loacker, R.N.
SCCA Survivorship Clinic, Fred Hutch Survivorship Program
Mind-Body Medicine for the Holidays
Kathleen Sanders, A.R.N.P., M.P.H.
Integrative Oncology, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Presentation slides
Gentle Chair Yoga
Annie Taylor
Certified Yoga Instructor, Crescent Moon Yoga
Anita Bermann, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.
Ideal Feast Nutrition Counseling
Intuitive Feasting: How to enjoy food without fear during the holiday season
Presentation slides
Recipes for a vibrant, nutritious, and delicious holiday season
Presentation slides
Please contact Joli Bartell / 206.667.2013
On Saturday, December 2, 2017, the Fred Hutch Survivorship Program and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Wellness Center hosted the eighth annual Healthy for the Holidays event.
This free event was designed for survivors, patients, caregivers, family, and friends.
Survivorship Self-Care
Leslie Heron, A.P.R.N., F.N.P.-B.C.
SCCA Survivorship Clinic, Fred Hutch Survivorship Program
Taking Laughter Seriously
Donna Oiland
Author, Speaker
Small Steps to Energize & Enjoy the Holidays
Karen Syrjala, Ph.D.
Fred Hutch Survivorship Program
Staying Healthy through the Holidays with Immune Boosting &
Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Kate Ueland, M.S., R.D.
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
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Nearly 120 people affected by cancer attended Seattle Children's and the Fred Hutch Survivorship Program's fourth Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness pediatric event.
Introduction to Cancer Survivorship: Late Effects from Treatment
Eric Chow, M.D., M.P.H.
Transition to Adulthood
Leslie Heron, A.R.N.P., F.N.P.-B.C.
Cognitive Function and School Issues after Cancer
David Breiger, Ph.D.
Emotional and Mental Health of Survivors
Joanna Thome Patten, Psy.D.
Fertility and Reproductive Issues — Male
Leslie Heron, A.R.N.P., F.N.P.-B.C.
Fertility and Reproductive Issues — Female
Bo Yu, M.D.
Financial Resources and Opportunities
Colleen Duran, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.
Nourishing Your Cells: Using Nutrition to Decrease Inflammation and Promote Gut Health after Cancer
Kathy Hunt, R.D., C.D., C.S.O.
Anita Bermann, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.