Support Groups and Patient Seminars

September 2008

Mon, Sep 1

• Patient and Family Orientation

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Offered at 10 a.m. or by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 617-632-2099.

Tue, Sep 2

• Learn More About The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call 617-632-2099. Other times by appointment only.

• Qigong Class

  DFCI, Jimmy Fund 836A/B Conference Room
  4:30PM–6:00PM
  Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Zakim Center at 617-632-3322. All Adult Patients, Family Members, and Staff welcome.

Wed, Sep 3

• Meditation

  Dana Chapel
  3:00PM–4:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-2685.

Thu, Sep 4

• Centering Prayer

  Dana Chapel
  12:00PM–12:30PM
  On Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m., Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department will hold a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, call Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778.

• Lebed Class: Therapeutic Movement & Exercise

  DFCI, Dana 1620 Smith Family Room
  3:30PM–4:30PM
  This is a fun, therapeutic program of movement and exercise for adult patients with cancer. The Lebed Method is smooth, slow with resistant movements, gentle, and easy to do. Through group classes, you’ll learn to reduce the risk of lymphedema, increase range of motion and upper body movement, enhance self image, improve balance, improve mood and reduce depression. All adult patients welcome. Registration is required. Location varies. To register or for more information, call (617) 632-2209.

Sun, Sep 7

• Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinema Support Group

  DFCI, Dana 1620 Smith Family Room
  2:00PM–3:30PM
  Open to all WM patients and families in New England regardless of where treatment is received.

Mon, Sep 8

• Spouse/Partner Bereavement Support Group

  DFCI, Smith 241 Conference Room
  5:00PM–6:30PM
  Support for spouses and/or partners who are within one year of loss.

• Lebed Class: Therapeutic Movement & Exercise

  DFCI, Dana 1620 Smith Family Room
  3:30PM–4:30PM
  This is a fun, therapeutic program of movement and exercise for adult patients with cancer. The Lebed Method is smooth, slow with resistant movements, gentle, and easy to do. Through group classes, you’ll learn to reduce the risk of lymphedema, increase range of motion and upper body movement, enhance self image, improve balance, improve mood and reduce depression. All adult patients welcome. Registration is required. Location varies. To register or for more information, call (617) 632-2209.

• Patient and Family Orientation

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Offered at 10 a.m. or by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 617-632-2099.

Tue, Sep 9

• Learn More About The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call 617-632-2099. Other times by appointment only.

• Qigong Class

  DFCI, Jimmy Fund 836A/B Conference Room
  4:30PM–6:00PM
  Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Zakim Center at 617-632-3322. All Adult Patients, Family Members, and Staff welcome.

Wed, Sep 10

• Mindfulness Meditation Workshop

  DFCI, Shields Warren 400 Conference Room
  3:00PM–5:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-3322

• Brain Tumor Support Group

  DFCI, Dana 1635 Conference Room
  5:30PM–7:00PM
  Support for brain tumor patients and their caregivers.

• Meditation

  Dana Chapel
  3:00PM–4:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-2685.

Thu, Sep 11

• Centering Prayer

  Dana Chapel
  12:00PM–12:30PM
  On Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m., Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department will hold a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, call Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778.

• Gastrointestinal Cancer Support Group

  Smith 764
  6:00PM–7:30PM
  For all patients with GI cancer. Caregivers are welcome.

Mon, Sep 15

• Patient and Family Orientation

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Offered at 10 a.m. or by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 617-632-2099.

Tue, Sep 16

• Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Seminar/Support Group

  Smith 764
  12:00PM–2:00PM
  Two-part sessions offering an informational seminar for patients and families, followed by a support group for patients and a separate concurrent support session for family members.

• Learn More About The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call 617-632-2099. Other times by appointment only.

• Qigong Class

  DFCI, Jimmy Fund 836A/B Conference Room
  4:30PM–6:00PM
  Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Zakim Center at 617-632-3322. All Adult Patients, Family Members, and Staff welcome.

Wed, Sep 17

• Lebed Class: Therapeutic Movement & Exercise

  DFCI, Dana 1620 Smith Family Room
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  This is a fun, therapeutic program of movement and exercise for adult patients with cancer. The Lebed Method is smooth, slow with resistant movements, gentle, and easy to do. Through group classes, you’ll learn to reduce the risk of lymphedema, increase range of motion and upper body movement, enhance self image, improve balance, improve mood and reduce depression. All adult patients welcome. Registration is required. Location varies. To register or for more information, call (617) 632-2209.

• Sarcoma Support Group

  DFCI, Shields Warren 300 Conference Room
  12:00PM–2:00PM
  Support for patients and family members.

• Young Adult Support Group

  DFCI, Smith 239-241 Conference Rooms
  5:00PM–7:00PM
  For patients ages 18-40, who are currently in treatment or have recently completed treatment. Parents, siblings, and partners are invited to participate in a concurrent support session.

• Young Survivors Support Group for Breast and GYN Cancer

  Best Western at Longwood, Rm 502
  11:30AM–1:00PM
  The new name for this group is "Confidants: create a new you." For women age 45 or younger, out of treatment at least six months for breast or gynecological cancer.

• Meditation

  Dana Chapel
  3:00PM–4:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-2685.

Thu, Sep 18

• Centering Prayer

  Dana Chapel
  12:00PM–12:30PM
  On Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m., Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department will hold a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, call Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778.

Fri, Sep 19

• Fighting Cancer with Your Fork: Separating Fact from Fiction

  DFCI, Smith 308/309 Conference Rooms
  1:00PM–2:30PM
  Learn about the role of nutrition and a healthy lifestyle in cancer prevention and survivorship. We will discuss phytonutrients, whole grains, soy and healthful fats in addition to a question & answer period. A healthful lunch is served. Pre-registration is required. This workshop is held every other month. For more information and to register, call (617) 632-1915 or email nutrition_registration@dfci.harvard.edu.

Mon, Sep 22

• Patient and Family Orientation

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Offered at 10 a.m. or by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 617-632-2099.

Tue, Sep 23

• Learn More About The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call 617-632-2099. Other times by appointment only.

• Qigong Class

  DFCI, Jimmy Fund 836A/B Conference Room
  4:30PM–6:00PM
  Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Zakim Center at 617-632-3322. All Adult Patients, Family Members, and Staff welcome.

Wed, Sep 24

• Meditation

  Dana Chapel
  3:00PM–4:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-2685.

Thu, Sep 25

• Centering Prayer

  Dana Chapel
  12:00PM–12:30PM
  On Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m., Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department will hold a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, call Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778.

• Melanoma Support Group

  DFCI, Smith 241 Conference Room
  5:30PM–7:00PM
  Support group for New England area patients and families dealing with Melanoma.

• Introduction to Acupuncture

  DFCI, Dana 3 Pediatric Resource Room
  10:30AM–11:30AM
  Learn how acupuncture may help to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. All pediatric patients, family members, friends, and staff are welcome to attend. Facilitated by Grant Hou, MB, MS, RTT, Lic.Ac. Dana-Farber Acupuncturist. Preregistration is required. Call the Pediatric Resource Room at 617-632-3900.

• Lebed Class: Therapeutic Movement & Exercise

  DFCI, Dana 1620 Smith Family Room
  2:00PM–3:00PM
  This is a fun, therapeutic program of movement and exercise for adult patients with cancer. The Lebed Method is smooth, slow with resistant movements, gentle, and easy to do. Through group classes, you’ll learn to reduce the risk of lymphedema, increase range of motion and upper body movement, enhance self image, improve balance, improve mood and reduce depression. All adult patients welcome. Registration is required. Location varies. To register or for more information, call (617) 632-2209.

Mon, Sep 29

• Patient and Family Orientation

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Offered at 10 a.m. or by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 617-632-2099.

Tue, Sep 30

• Learn More About The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call 617-632-2099. Other times by appointment only.

• Lebed Class: Therapeutic Movement & Exercise

  DFCI, Dana 1620 Smith Family Room
  2:00PM–3:00PM
  This is a fun, therapeutic program of movement and exercise for adult patients with cancer. The Lebed Method is smooth, slow with resistant movements, gentle, and easy to do. Through group classes, you’ll learn to reduce the risk of lymphedema, increase range of motion and upper body movement, enhance self image, improve balance, improve mood and reduce depression. All adult patients welcome. Registration is required. Location varies. To register or for more information, call (617) 632-2209.

• Qigong Class

  DFCI, Jimmy Fund 836A/B Conference Room
  4:30PM–6:00PM
  Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Zakim Center at 617-632-3322. All Adult Patients, Family Members, and Staff welcome.

October 2008

Wed, Oct 1

• Meditation

  Dana Chapel
  3:00PM–4:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-2685.

Thu, Oct 2

• Centering Prayer

  Dana Chapel
  12:00PM–12:30PM
  On Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m., Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department will hold a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, call Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778.

Mon, Oct 6

• Patient and Family Orientation

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Offered at 10 a.m. or by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 617-632-2099.

Tue, Oct 7

• Learn More About The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call 617-632-2099. Other times by appointment only.

• Qigong Class

  DFCI, Jimmy Fund 836A/B Conference Room
  4:30PM–6:00PM
  Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Zakim Center at 617-632-3322. All Adult Patients, Family Members, and Staff welcome.

Wed, Oct 8

• Mindfulness Meditation Workshop

  DFCI, Shields Warren 400 Conference Room
  3:00PM–5:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-3322

• Meditation

  Dana Chapel
  3:00PM–4:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-2685.

Thu, Oct 9

• Centering Prayer

  Dana Chapel
  12:00PM–12:30PM
  On Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m., Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department will hold a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, call Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778.

Mon, Oct 13

• Patient and Family Orientation

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Offered at 10 a.m. or by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 617-632-2099.

Tue, Oct 14

• Learn More About The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call 617-632-2099. Other times by appointment only.

• Qigong Class

  DFCI, Jimmy Fund 836A/B Conference Room
  4:30PM–6:00PM
  Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Zakim Center at 617-632-3322. All Adult Patients, Family Members, and Staff welcome.

Wed, Oct 15

• Meditation

  Dana Chapel
  3:00PM–4:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-2685.

Thu, Oct 16

• Centering Prayer

  Dana Chapel
  12:00PM–12:30PM
  On Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m., Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department will hold a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, call Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778.

Mon, Oct 20

• Patient and Family Orientation

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Offered at 10 a.m. or by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 617-632-2099.

Tue, Oct 21

• Learn More About The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call 617-632-2099. Other times by appointment only.

• Qigong Class

  DFCI, Jimmy Fund 836A/B Conference Room
  4:30PM–6:00PM
  Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Zakim Center at 617-632-3322. All Adult Patients, Family Members, and Staff welcome.

Wed, Oct 22

• Meditation

  Dana Chapel
  3:00PM–4:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-2685.

Thu, Oct 23

• Centering Prayer

  Dana Chapel
  12:00PM–12:30PM
  On Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m., Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department will hold a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, call Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778.

• Introduction to Acupuncture

  DFCI, Dana 3 Pediatric Resource Room
  10:30AM–11:30AM
  Learn how acupuncture may help to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. All pediatric patients, family members, friends, and staff are welcome to attend. Facilitated by Grant Hou, MB, MS, RTT, Lic.Ac. Dana-Farber Acupuncturist. Preregistration is required. Call the Pediatric Resource Room at 617-632-3900.

Mon, Oct 27

• Patient and Family Orientation

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Offered at 10 a.m. or by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 617-632-2099.

Tue, Oct 28

• Learn More About The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call 617-632-2099. Other times by appointment only.

• Qigong Class

  DFCI, Jimmy Fund 836A/B Conference Room
  4:30PM–6:00PM
  Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Zakim Center at 617-632-3322. All Adult Patients, Family Members, and Staff welcome.

Wed, Oct 29

• Meditation

  Dana Chapel
  3:00PM–4:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-2685.

Thu, Oct 30

• Centering Prayer

  Dana Chapel
  12:00PM–12:30PM
  On Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m., Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department will hold a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, call Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778.

November 2008

Mon, Nov 3

• Patient and Family Orientation

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Offered at 10 a.m. or by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 617-632-2099.

Tue, Nov 4

• Learn More About The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call 617-632-2099. Other times by appointment only.

• Qigong Class

  DFCI, Jimmy Fund 836A/B Conference Room
  4:30PM–6:00PM
  Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Zakim Center at 617-632-3322. All Adult Patients, Family Members, and Staff welcome.

Wed, Nov 5

• Meditation

  Dana Chapel
  3:00PM–4:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-2685.

Thu, Nov 6

• Centering Prayer

  Dana Chapel
  12:00PM–12:30PM
  On Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m., Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department will hold a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, call Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778.

Mon, Nov 10

• Patient and Family Orientation

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Offered at 10 a.m. or by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 617-632-2099.

Tue, Nov 11

• Learn More About The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call 617-632-2099. Other times by appointment only.

• Qigong Class

  DFCI, Jimmy Fund 836A/B Conference Room
  4:30PM–6:00PM
  Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Zakim Center at 617-632-3322. All Adult Patients, Family Members, and Staff welcome.

Wed, Nov 12

• Mindfulness Meditation Workshop

  DFCI, Shields Warren 400 Conference Room
  3:00PM–5:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-3322

• Meditation

  Dana Chapel
  3:00PM–4:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-2685.

Thu, Nov 13

• Centering Prayer

  Dana Chapel
  12:00PM–12:30PM
  On Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m., Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department will hold a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, call Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778.

Mon, Nov 17

• Patient and Family Orientation

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Offered at 10 a.m. or by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 617-632-2099.

Tue, Nov 18

• Learn More About The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call 617-632-2099. Other times by appointment only.

• Qigong Class

  DFCI, Jimmy Fund 836A/B Conference Room
  4:30PM–6:00PM
  Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Zakim Center at 617-632-3322. All Adult Patients, Family Members, and Staff welcome.

Wed, Nov 19

• Meditation

  Dana Chapel
  3:00PM–4:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-2685.

Thu, Nov 20

• Centering Prayer

  Dana Chapel
  12:00PM–12:30PM
  On Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m., Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department will hold a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, call Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778.

Mon, Nov 24

• Patient and Family Orientation

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Offered at 10 a.m. or by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 617-632-2099.

Tue, Nov 25

• Learn More About The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies

  DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
  10:00AM–11:00AM
  Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call 617-632-2099. Other times by appointment only.

• Qigong Class

  DFCI, Jimmy Fund 836A/B Conference Room
  4:30PM–6:00PM
  Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Zakim Center at 617-632-3322. All Adult Patients, Family Members, and Staff welcome.

Wed, Nov 26

• Meditation

  Dana Chapel
  3:00PM–4:00PM
  For more information, call 617-632-2685.

Thu, Nov 27

• Centering Prayer

  Dana Chapel
  12:00PM–12:30PM
  On Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m., Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department will hold a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, call Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778.

• Introduction to Acupuncture

  DFCI, Dana 3 Pediatric Resource Room
  10:30AM–11:30AM
  Learn how acupuncture may help to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. All pediatric patients, family members, friends, and staff are welcome to attend. Facilitated by Grant Hou, MB, MS, RTT, Lic.Ac. Dana-Farber Acupuncturist. Preregistration is required. Call the Pediatric Resource Room at 617-632-3900.