PATIENT EDUCATION/WEBINARS
Meet a Sarcoma Researcher
Quarterly event supporting the mission of the NWSF for our PNW community. This vital event provides updates to our patients and supporters about ongoing research throughout the PNW.
These webinars were made possible by a grant from OHSU Knight Cancer Institute.
THE VOICES OF SARCOMA
July 27, 2020
Peter Fantozzi, Victoria Mayers, Patricia Williams
We believe in HOPE, EDUCATION, & SUPPORT. This webinar is dedicated to all the Sarcoma survivors, fighters, angels, and caregivers, who are the voices of Sarcoma.
Advocating for Yourself and Loved One
May 20, 2020
Dr. Karen Knops
Overlake Medical Center
Get tips from a former patient and doctor on the best ways to approach your medical treatment and important conversations with your doctor, so you can get what you need most out of your care.
Career Transition
April 16, 2020
Dana E.S. Zacks
LCSW, MPH Career Coach / A Portland Career
Treatment is over. What now? Learn the steps and what to consider when deciding whether to make a career change.
Balancing Work & Cancer
April 9, 2020
Nicole Jarvis
LMSW, Senior Manager of Programs / Cancer and Careers
Learn about strategies of how to approach the work place during and after treatment in order to best serve your life and career goals.
Introduction to Cannabinoid Therapy
November 12, 2019
Mary Brown and Jessica Streufert
SMJ Consulting / AIMS Institute
An overview of products available and how CBD can be integrated into the treatment process.
Mindful Yoga: Finding Ease During Treatment
October 30, 2019
Kimberley Carson
Health educator and yoga therapist / OHSU
How yoga practices can complement sarcoma treatment.
Adjunct Therapies to Complement Sarcoma Treatment
October 24, 2019
Dr. Kris Ritchey
Urban Wellness Group
How alternative therapies can increase patient comfort during sarcoma treatment.
Mindfulness
August 8, 2019
Erika Ruber
LCSW
What is mindfulness? How can it help and how do you practice mindfulness?