Upcoming events at Gilda’s Club Seattle

Gilda’s Club Seattle is hosting a half-dozen free events about cancer, cancer treatment, cancer survival and healthcare in general this month and next. 

Gilda’s Club is a non-profit group that provides meeting places where men, women and children living with cancer and their families and friends join with others to build emotional, social and educational support as a supplement to medical care.

The club’s services are free and include support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events in a nonresidential, homelike setting.

The club is named in honor of Gilda Susan Radner was an American comedienne and actress, best known for her years as a cast member of Saturday Night Live. Radner, who died at 42 of ovarian cancer, helped raise the public’s awareness of the disease and the need for improved detection and treatment.

Upcoming events:

1/22/09  Free Documentary Screening:  Unnatural Causes:  Is Inequality Making us Sick?

Join us for a screening of the PBS documentary Unnatural Causes – In Sickness and in Wealth. This is one of seven documentary subjects that goes beyond the traditional causes of poor health and takes a look at the relationship of housing, income, stress, discrimination, racism, and policies can affect our potential for a full life expectancy.  A facilitated discussion follows the film. Free and open to the public.  At Gilda’s Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway.  Please RSVP to attend:  206-709-1400.  Light refreshments at 6:45.  7:00-8:30 PM, Thursday.

1/29/09  Free Lecture: “Chemo Brain Uncovered

Join Wendy France, R.N., to discover the mysteries and realities of chemo brain, including its cause, symptoms and what you can do to manage it.  A collaboration with the Swedish Cancer Institute.  Free and open to the public.  At Gilda’s Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway.  Please RSVP to attend: 206-709-1400.  Light refreshments at 6:45.  7:00-8:30 PM, Thursday.

2/5/09  Free Lecture: Genetics and Cancer

Genetic testing for hereditary breast/ovarian cancer can offer important medical information for you, your family and your doctor.  Learn about genetics and cancer, including what genetic tests are available and when they should be used, the advantages and disadvantages of testing, how to take your family history, and misconceptions about cancer heredity.   Free and open to the public.  At Gilda’s Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway.  Sign up required to attend:  206-709-1400.  7:00-8:30 PM, Thursday.
 
2/12/09  Free Lecture: Cancer Treatment and Chinese Herbs: Ancient Methods in the Modern Clinic

Chinese Herbs are part of an ancient and powerful therapeutic tradition which can be an excellent partner to western medical cancer treatment. Learn about the effectiveness of herbs, how they can benefit patients undergoing cancer treatment, and rejuvenation methods to improve immunity and reduce potential long term side effects.  Some of the problems, misconceptions and difficulties in pursuing Chinese medical treatment will be addressed.  Free and open to the public.  At Gilda’s Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway.  Sign up required to attend:  206-709-1400.  Light refreshments at 6:45.  7:00-8:30 PM, Thursday.

2/19/09  Free Lecture: Racial & Ethnic Disparities in Health Care

Join Ben Danielson, MD, to learn what the data show regarding proof of disparities in the health care system. He’ll review the evidence showing the variance in health outcomes for different populations with chronic illnesses, including cancer, the investigations to date to explain these disparities, and possible approaches the health care system may take to address these challenges.  Free and open to the public.  At Gilda’s Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway.  Sign up required to attend: 206-709-1400.  Light refreshments at 6:45.  7:00-8:30 PM, Thursday.

2/26/09  Free Lecture: Nutrition and Cancer:  Eat Better, Feel Better, Live Better

Whether you’re in cancer treatment, or have recently completed it, a healthy diet is critical to maintaining strength and wellness and to increasing your body’s ability to recuperate. Bastyr Dietitian, Mary Purdy, will discuss powerfully nourishing and nutrient rich foods that support your body and enhance its ability to heal.  Learn about easy-to-prepare meals that will give you the energy you crave and the proper calories you need, how food can help prevent a cancer recurrence, plus some alternative ways to treat side effects with more natural methods – empowering you to take an active role in your self-recovery.  A collaboration with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Survivorship Program.  Free and open to the public.  At Gilda’s Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway.  Please RSVP to attend:  206-709-1400.  Light refreshments at 6:45. 7:00-8:30 PM, Thursday. 

To learn more:

• Visit Gilda’s Club Seattle: www.gildasclubseattle.org

Category: Cancer