PATIENT EDUCATION WEBINARS

Resources

Join us for one of our Patient Education webinars. These events are hosted by local experts on relevant topics for Sarcoma patients and caregivers. Check out our Events page for future, live Patient Education webinars.

PATIENT EDUCATION PLAYLIST

These past webinars were made possible by a grant from OHSU Knight Cancer Institute - Community Partnership Program.

Clinical Trials 101

April 2025

Dr. Michael Wagner, Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Dr. Michael Wagner, from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and NW Sarcoma Foundation board members, shares his knowledge of clinical trials. Dr. Wagner walks us through some of the history of clinical trials, the phases of trials, and more.

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Out of Pocket Expenses for Cancer

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January 2025

Erin Miller, Lazarex Cancer Foundation

This event will be presented by Erin Miller from Lazarex Cancer Foundation. She will discuss the cost from treatment to clinical trials and how to find resources.

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Radiotherapy for Sarcoma: Demystifying the Patient Experience

May 2024

Dr. Stephanie Schaub & Megan Pittaway, PA-C

Fred Hutch

Dr. Stephanie Schaub, a radiotherapy oncologist, and Megan Pittaway, PA-C from the Fred Hutch Proton Therapy Clinic share about radiotherapy treatment possibilities from the patient experience.

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Chemo! Radiation! A Port! OH MY!

January 2024

Debbra Larson, RN, Che Richardson Jung, RN, & Alison Eshleman, RN

Kaiser Permanente Cancer Center

Join oncology nurses Debbra Larson, Che Richardson Jung, and Alison Eshleman as they discuss what you may face during treatment.

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Social Worker Experience with Janelle Green

February 2023

Janelle Green, MSW

Providence Sacred Heart Children's Hospital

Janelle Green, a licensed social worker connected to NWSF through her pediatric patients in Spokane. She shares some of the experiences she has with NWSF, patients, and more.

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Advocating for Yourself and Loved One

May 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.

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Career Transition

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April 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.

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Balancing Work & Cancer

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April 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.

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Introduction to Cannabinoid Therapy

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November 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.

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Mindful Yoga: Finding Ease During Treatment

October 2019

Kimberley Carson

Health Educator and Yoga Therapist / OHSU

How yoga practices can complement Sarcoma treatment.

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Adjunct Therapies to Complement Sarcoma Treatment

October 2019

Dr. Kris Ritchey

Urban Wellness Group

How alternative therapies can increase patient comfort during Sarcoma treatment.

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Mindfulness

August 2019

Erika Ruber

LCSW

What is mindfulness? How can it help and how do you practice mindfulness?

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THE VOICES OF SARCOMA

July 2020

Peter Fantozzi, Victoria Mayers, & Patricia Williams, MD

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.

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