Community and Education in Survivorship
Education and community can be important aspects of life as a cancer survivor.
We provide support to patients and their family members through:
- Individualized education at the Survivorship Clinic
- Lectures and talks at cancer center conferences and community events
- Sharing our expertise at local and national conferences
We also provide education to health-care professionals working with patients after their cancer treatments. We offer:
- Patient treatment summaries and survivorship care plans
- Continuing medical education opportunities
- Publications and presentations to keep knowledge of survivorship issues current
Upcoming Events
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Our Key Events
Keynote Speaker - Mack Dryden
Mack Dryden is a writer/comedian/actor who has appeared on The Tonight Show several times, acted in such shows as The Guardian and JAG, written for several network shows, survived a terrifying stay in an African prison and two different types of cancer—and lived to tell inspiring, motivating and hilarious stories about it all in "Live Happy, Laugh Loud--Celebrating Cancer Survival." Mack performs at dozens of survival celebrations each year and loves to see people forget their burdens and laugh until their faces hurt.
Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness Video, Keynote Speaker - Mack Dryden
Laugh to the Top with Mack Dryden, Keynote Speaker, 19th Annual 'Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness' A Celebration of Cancer Survivorship/Thrivership.
Speaker Presentations
Advances in Cancer Care & Importance of Survivorship in Long-Term Wellness
Art & Creative Expression for Self-Care
Bone Health in Cancer Patients
Fatigue and Cognitive Changes in Cancer Survivorship
Journaling as a Resource for Metabolizing Cancer Stories
Navigating Financial Challenges and Burdens
Qigong & Acupressure for Wellness in Cancer Survivorship
Supplement Use: Decoding the Confusion by a Registered Dietitian’s Perspective
On Saturday, December 7, 2024, we held our 15th annual holiday themed survivorship event designed to provide education on wellness after cancer.
An Artful Way to Navigate the Holiday Season
Pamela Krueger, MA, REAT, LMHC, LMFT, MFA
Cancer Lifeline, Clinical Program Director & Expressive Arts Psychotherapist
The Best of Our Days and Our Sleep
Lina Fine, MD, MPhil
Neuropsychiatry, Sleep Medicine, Swedish Neuroscience Institute
The 18th annual Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness event, held on June 1st, 2024, and hosted by the Fred Hutch Survivorship Program. It was another huge success.
This event focused on wellness education for those living with a cancer diagnosis; designed to provide information on a variety of side effects, including late and long term, faced by cancer survivors, to promote wellness and empowerment.
Over 250 people were in attendance which included patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, families, health care professionals, exhibitors, speakers, staff, and volunteers.
In addition to the keynote presentation by Valerie David, the event featured breakout sessions, a survivor panel discussion, and opportunities throughout the day for networking with community cancer organization exhibitors.
The event feedback showed overwhelming positive impressions.
Keynote Speaker
Valerie is a New York City-based performer, playwright and author who performs her award-winning solo show, The Pink Hulk: One Woman’s Journey to Find the Superhero Within.
Speaker Presentations
Let’s Talk About It: Intimacy & Cancer
Leslie Heron, RN, MN, ARNP, FNP-BC, NC-BC
Green Labyrinth, Inc., Deming, WA
Lymphedema 101
Andrea Leiserowitz, PT, DPT, CLT
Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Physical Therapy
Oncology Physical Therapy
Cascade Health Physical & Hand Therapy in Eugene, Oregon
Your Story and Unique Plan: Welcome to Survivorship for Survivors and Caregivers
Barbara Regis, PA-C, MS
APP, Survivorship
Associate Professor, UW Medicine, Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Optimizing Cognitive Functioning in Daily Life
David Sheppard, PhD
Clinical Neuropsychologist and Rehabilitation Psychologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington
Healing Hearts: Protecting Your Heart Health Through Survivorship
Effie Andrikopoulou, MD
Cardio-oncology, UW Medicine
Acupuncture To Help Manage Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Katherine Taromina, DACM, Lac
Integrative Medicine, Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Trail Map to Resilience
Hanna Hunter, MD
Navigating the Survivorship Abyss, Your Map for Emotional Healing and Thriving
Bonnie McGregor, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Executive Director, Orion Center for Integrative Medicine
Nutrition for Gut Health and More
Kerry McMillen, MS, RD, CSO, FAND
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Optimizing the Medical Properties of Cannabis
Nephi Stella, PhD
Professor, Dept of Pharmacology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Washington
On Saturday, March 23 we held our Confluence Health Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness in-person event
Topics and Speakers
Long Term Survivorship: Emerging Care in Wellness & Rehabilitation
Tim Burnham, PhD
EASE Cancer Foundation
Professor, Central Washington University
“New Normal” after Cancer Treatment
Julia K. Brechbiel, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Nutrition for Survivorship: Translating Guidelines into Daily Practice
Ray Palko, MS, RD, CSO, CD
Clinical Dietitian III
Medical Nutrition Therapy Services
Supporting Lymphatic Health
Tamara Wells, OT/L, CLT
Connection, EMBODIED: Body Image and Intimacy Changes During and After Cancer Treatment
Maggie Ellings, DNP, ARNP, FNP, BC, AOCNP
On Saturday, December 9 we held our Healthy for the Holidays in-person event.
Topics and Speakers
Optimizing Cognitive Functioning and Brain Health During the Holidays
David Sheppard, PhD
Clinical Neuropsychologist and Rehabilitation Psychologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington
Survivorship for the Holidays Finding Your Inner P’s: Perspective, Permission, Perseverance, Peace
Barbara G. Regis, PA-C, MS
APP, Survivorship
Associate Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Healthful Snacking through the Holidays
Ami Karnosh, MSc, Nutrition
TheNutritionAdvocate.com
Seattle Central Adjunct Professor
Cancer Lifeline Nutrition and Cooking Instructor
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.
Speaker Presentations
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
Psychosocial Health in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Sherilynn Chan, PhD
Recordings:
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.
Speaker Presentations
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.