Cancer Supportive Care Program

This workshop is a skills-based class designed to provide support, education, and resource materials to caregivers. This program is designed to help caregivers:

• Understand cancer and its treatments
• Cope with stress
• Deal with changing family roles
• Meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient
• Improve their own mental and physical health
• Seek out and take advantage of community resources

Registration is required.

A box dinner is provided.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

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Physicians recommend that you take this class before you start chemotherapy.

This class will help patients understand the potential side effects of the drugs they are receiving and learn techniques to help ensure an effective and manageable chemotherapy experience.

Reservations are encouraged.

Related Materials

• Managing and Understanding Your Chemotherapy (English PDF)
• Cómo afrontar y entender su quimioterapia (PDF Español)
• Oncology Nurse Chris Tucker Talks About Chemotherapy

Locations

Managing and Understanding Your Chemotherapy is offered at the following times and locations:

• Stanford Cancer Center
  875 Blake Wilbur Drive
  2nd Floor, Room CC2104
  Stanford, CA 94305
  Every Monday and Thursday: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
  No Class: 10/5 or 10/8

• Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center
  450 Broadway
  Pavilion B, 3rd Floor, Room B35
  Redwood City, CA 94063
  Every Tuesday, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
  Last Tuesday of the month: Spanish Speaking

• Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
  2589 Samaritan Drive
  3rd Floor, Room 3300B
  San Jose, CA 95124
  Every Thursday, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
  
  

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

This on-going class will teach you how to cope with stress and anxiety by learning proven stress-reduction techniques. No prior meditation experience necessary.

No registration necessary; just drop in.

Locations

Mindfulness Meditation is offered on mulitiple days, times, and locations:

• Hoover Pavilion
  211 Quarry Road
  Conference Room 208
  Palo Alto, CA 94304
  Every Tuesday
  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  Parking passes provided for Parking Structure 9

• Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
  2589 Samaritan Drive
  3rd Floor, Rooms 3300AB
  San Jose, CA 95124
  Every Thursday, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
  
  

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

This class will explain what clinical trials are, its importance for improving cancer care, types of studies available, and what to expect when participating in research.

No registration necessary. Just drop in!

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Writing allows us to unearth, express, and make meaning out of our cancer journeys. Through the process of writing about our experiences, we can find healing as we explore the impacts of cancer on our lives. Join us in this safe, supportive community to generate and share writing through cancer. Here is what one writer says about her experience in the group:

"I love this group. I have found a way to speak the unspeakable, find joy, compassion, and realize that I am not alone on this journey. Through sharing our writings we find our way back to ourselves, the spark returns to our eyes and color in our faces. The positive support for our writings affirms our creativity and our humanity."
- Kate

Beginning and experienced writers are welcome. All you need is pen and paper, or if you prefer, a laptop. Between monthly sessions, the facilitator will provide optional writing prompts and supportive feedback to those who wish to participate in this way.

This workshop meets twice a the month with email prompts weekly on "off-session" weeks.

No registration is necessary; just drop in.

Locations
Writing Your Cancer Journey is offered at the following times and locations:

• Hoover Pavilion
  211 Quarry Road
  Conference Room 208
  Palo Alto, CA 94304
  Parking passes provided for Parking Structure 9
  First and third Wednesdays of the month
  Next Dates: 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16
  
  
• Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
  2589 Samaritan Drive
  3rd Floor
  San Jose, CA 95124
  Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month
  Next Dates: 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 11/25, 12/9, 12/23

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Learn a different form of fun!

• Dance in person and laugh together each week for both emotional and physical health benefits
• Have your own cancer buddy to help you stay on course
• Practice these dances and attend live virtual classes in the comfort of your home via Internet using our unique technology platform
• Dance with your cancer buddies, friends and families, anyone, anytime, anywhere in the world

Ongoing sessions for 8 weeks

10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

One-on-one hour long consultation with an experienced and certified exercise specialist. Intended for people in treatment or those who have completed treatment. Includes individualized exercise program with follow-up telephone calls.

Locations

Exercise Consultations is offered at the following times and locations:

• Stanford Cancer Center
  Led by: Jane Clark, ACSM, CET
  875 Blake Wilbur Drive
  1st Floor, Welcome Desk
  Stanford, CA 94305
  Every Tuesday: 10:30 am; 11:30 pm; and 12:30 pm
  Parking passes are provided for the Pasteur Visitor Garage.

• Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
  Led by: Julie Grosvenor, CES
  2589 Samaritan Drive
  3rd Floor, Room 3307
  San Jose, CA 95124
  Every Wednesday, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
  

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

This weekly class will work on core strength and stability. We will use bands, balloons, and body weight tools to enhance range of motion, flexibility, balance, and muscular strength.

No registration is necessary. Drop in!

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Living Strong, Living Well is a 12-week small group program designed for adult cancer survivors who have recently become deconditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. Our goal is to help patients build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability. We'll focus on reducing the severity of therapy side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes, and improving energy levels and self esteem. We also assist participants in developing their own physical fitness program so they can continue to practice a healthy lifestyle as a way of life. The ultimate goal is to empower adult cancer patients to improve functional capacity and to increase their quality of life through an organized program of fitness and strength. Advance registration is required.

• Program is held at the YMCA. For upcoming events plus YMCA addresses and directions, navigate to http://lslw.stanford.edu and look at "Upcoming Programs" on the bottom-right corner of the page.
• Certified fitness instructors trained by Stanford and the YMCA give personal individualized instruction to the participants.
• Classes are completely free. The YMCA provides the trained instructors, the facility, and the equipment.

A "I Love My Body" cardiovascular, fitness, wellness and lifestyle program based on the principle of bringing joy, pleasure, play, and health to the body through movement. Nia is food for the body, mind, spirit, and emotions. And the best part of all, Nia is just plain FUN!

No registration necessary, just drop in.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

An exercise program focused on core stability that incorporates strength training, balance, and flowing movements. Small group sessions with Pilates apparatus.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Strength training using light to moderate weights, bands, and your own body weight will help combat the side effect of bone loss from chemotherapy.  This class will enhance body strength, balance, and flexibility.

No registration necessary, just drop in.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Ask your healthcare team how you can join this in-hospital wellness exercise program. Open to F-Ground patients and their family members.

Tuesday: Chair Yoga
Thursday: Chair Exercise

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Chair massage is offered to patients and their families to relieve stress and reduce pain and anxiety while waiting for medical treatment.

Beginning August 3rd, massage therapists will be available
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Join us for ITA art classes once a week on various days. Different art projects will be offered weekly for ITA patients and family members waiting at the Cancer Center. Art has the ability to alleviate stress and anxiety.

Upcoming Classes: 

Beginning July 9th through November 18th.

See flyer for a list of projects, dates, times, and room number.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Healing Partners provides FREE Healing Touch sessions to men and women diagnosed with cancer, regardless of where they are being treated, and at any stage of treatment or post treatment. Each participant is paired with a highly trained Healing Touch volunteer who provides these free sessions.

Days and time customized to the individual.  Available in 4, 6, 8, or 12 week sessions.

Various locations:   Fremont, Monterey/Carmel Valley, Los Gatos, San Francisco, and San Jose

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

An energy therapy that uses gentle hand techniques and thought to help repattern the patient's energy field and support healing of the body, mind, and spirit.

By appointment only.

Healing Touch is:

• Energy-based healing
• Individual sessions that last 45 minutes
• Treatment tailored to the needs of the individual and given while you are lying, fully clothed, on a massage table or sitting in a chair

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

The HERS Breast Cancer Foundation supports all women healing from breast cancer by providing post-surgical products and services regardless of financial status.

Appointments preferred; Drop-ins are welcome.

Learn more about HERS Breast Cancer Foundation boutique offerings.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Learn how to make a square for our Survivorship Quilt, scarves, hats, and more.

Open to patients, their family, and support. All beginning supplies will be provided. No experience is necessary. If you are an experienced knitter bring your projects and knit with friends.

Knitting uses repetitive movement to relax the mind and body, and it is a great stress reliever. It empowers the knitter, and can lead to an unending series of beautiful finished objects.

No registration necessary. Just drop-in!

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

An American Cancer Society program that teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Lymphedema is a condition in which excess fluid collects in tissue and causes swelling. Patients who have undergone cancer treatments may be at risk for the development of lymphedema. We’ll talk about risk reduction, early signs and symptoms, and steps you can take to be proactive in reducing your risk. Led by a Stanford Lymphedema nurse.

No registration necessary. Just drop in!

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Partnering with the American Cancer Society we provide our community with a selection of free wigs for women undergoing cancer treatment. An experienced volunteer/facilitator is on hand to personally assist women in wig selection. 

No registration necessary. Just drop in!

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Open to patients with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, myeloma, or myelodysplastic syndromes.  This group is designed to provide mutual support and education to members who could benefit from meeting with others whose situations are similar to their own.  Caregivers, family, and friends are welcome.

Snacks and refreshments provided.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Physicians recommend that you take this class before you start chemotherapy.

This class will help patients understand the potential side effects of the drugs they are receiving and learn techniques to help ensure an effective and manageable chemotherapy experience.

Reservations are encouraged.

Related Materials

• Managing and Understanding Your Chemotherapy (English PDF)
• Cómo afrontar y entender su quimioterapia (PDF Español)
• Oncology Nurse Chris Tucker Talks About Chemotherapy

Locations

Managing and Understanding Your Chemotherapy is offered at the following times and locations:

• Stanford Cancer Center
  875 Blake Wilbur Drive
  2nd Floor, Room CC2104
  Stanford, CA 94305
  Every Monday and Thursday: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
  No Class: 10/5 or 10/8

• Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center
  450 Broadway
  Pavilion B, 3rd Floor, Room B35
  Redwood City, CA 94063
  Every Tuesday, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
  Last Tuesday of the month: Spanish Speaking

• Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
  2589 Samaritan Drive
  3rd Floor, Room 3300B
  San Jose, CA 95124
  Every Thursday, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
  
  

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

This on-going class will teach you how to cope with stress and anxiety by learning proven stress-reduction techniques. No prior meditation experience necessary.

No registration necessary; just drop in.

Locations

Mindfulness Meditation is offered on mulitiple days, times, and locations:

• Hoover Pavilion
  211 Quarry Road
  Conference Room 208
  Palo Alto, CA 94304
  Every Tuesday
  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  Parking passes provided for Parking Structure 9

• Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
  2589 Samaritan Drive
  3rd Floor, Rooms 3300AB
  San Jose, CA 95124
  Every Thursday, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
  
  

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Writing allows us to unearth, express, and make meaning out of our cancer journeys. Through the process of writing about our experiences, we can find healing as we explore the impacts of cancer on our lives. Join us in this safe, supportive community to generate and share writing through cancer. Here is what one writer says about her experience in the group:

"I love this group. I have found a way to speak the unspeakable, find joy, compassion, and realize that I am not alone on this journey. Through sharing our writings we find our way back to ourselves, the spark returns to our eyes and color in our faces. The positive support for our writings affirms our creativity and our humanity."
- Kate

Beginning and experienced writers are welcome. All you need is pen and paper, or if you prefer, a laptop. Between monthly sessions, the facilitator will provide optional writing prompts and supportive feedback to those who wish to participate in this way.

This workshop meets twice a the month with email prompts weekly on "off-session" weeks.

No registration is necessary; just drop in.

Locations
Writing Your Cancer Journey is offered at the following times and locations:

• Hoover Pavilion
  211 Quarry Road
  Conference Room 208
  Palo Alto, CA 94304
  Parking passes provided for Parking Structure 9
  First and third Wednesdays of the month
  Next Dates: 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16
  
  
• Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
  2589 Samaritan Drive
  3rd Floor
  San Jose, CA 95124
  Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month
  Next Dates: 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 11/25, 12/9, 12/23

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Learn a different form of fun!

• Dance in person and laugh together each week for both emotional and physical health benefits
• Have your own cancer buddy to help you stay on course
• Practice these dances and attend live virtual classes in the comfort of your home via Internet using our unique technology platform
• Dance with your cancer buddies, friends and families, anyone, anytime, anywhere in the world

Ongoing sessions for 8 weeks

10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

One-on-one hour long consultation with an experienced and certified exercise specialist. Intended for people in treatment or those who have completed treatment. Includes individualized exercise program with follow-up telephone calls.

Locations

Exercise Consultations is offered at the following times and locations:

• Stanford Cancer Center
  Led by: Jane Clark, ACSM, CET
  875 Blake Wilbur Drive
  1st Floor, Welcome Desk
  Stanford, CA 94305
  Every Tuesday: 10:30 am; 11:30 pm; and 12:30 pm
  Parking passes are provided for the Pasteur Visitor Garage.

• Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
  Led by: Julie Grosvenor, CES
  2589 Samaritan Drive
  3rd Floor, Room 3307
  San Jose, CA 95124
  Every Wednesday, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
  

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

This gentle Pilates class is a series of exercises that will help to build flexibility, regain muscle strength, endurance and overall posture. These mat-based classes will put emphasis on alignment, deep breathing, and developing core strength-essential for improving coordination and balance.

No registration necessary, just drop in.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

This sensory-based movement practice draws from martial arts, dance, and movement arts to empower people of all shapes, sizes and conditions to connect in body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are done barefoot to soul-stirring music.

No registration necessary, just drop in.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Strength training using light to moderate weights, bands, and your own body weight will help combat the side effect of bone loss from chemotherapy.  This class will enhance body strength, balance, and flexibility.

No registration necessary, just drop in.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Chair massage is offered to patients and their families to relieve stress and reduce pain and anxiety while waiting for medical treatment.

Go to the Cancer Supportive Care information desk  or call 650725-9456 for dates and times.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Healing Partners provides FREE Healing Touch sessions to men and women diagnosed with cancer, regardless of where they are being treated, and at any stage of treatment or post treatment. Each participant is paired with a highly trained Healing Touch volunteer who provides these free sessions.

Days and time customized to the individual.  Available in 4, 6, 8, or 12 week sessions.

Various locations:   Fremont, Monterey/Carmel Valley, Los Gatos, San Francisco, and San Jose

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

This gentle yoga class will use guided meditation, breath work, gentle movements, therapeutic poses and music.

Focus will be on reducing stress, fatigue, and pain and finding creativity in movements.

No registration necessary, just drop in.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

This deeply relaxing and restful class will use therapeutic yoga poses done primarily on the floor with the support of bolsters, blankets, blocks, therapy balls, straps and eye pillows. Designed to nurture, nourish and renew the body, mind and spirit.

No registration necessary, just drop in.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

This basic yoga class will rebuild strength, stamina and physical fitness through easy to learn yoga poses and sequences. Focus will be on recovery, decreasing stress and fatigue.

No registration necessary, just drop in.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

A monthly singing gathering for Korean cancer patients, their families and caregivers regardless of age and religion.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

A support group designed to facilitate the exchange of information between people living with multiple myeloma.

Available on a limited basis.

No registration is necessary; please just drop in!

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Come share your story, get important medical updates, and learn about coping with symptoms and psychological changes. This group is for patients and families.

No registration necessary, just drop in!

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

QUIT SMOKING WITH MINDFULNESS

The Craving to Quit group gives you the practical skills to quit smoking. Join the program that has doubled the quit rate over other leading treatments. Learn concrete mindfulness skills to help you conquer cravings. Used alone or in combination with smoking cessation medications, the group is 6 weeks long and members are welcome to stay beyond the program.

Visit our Smoking Cessation Program webpage.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

This group is open to all patients, families, and support, past or present (including esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, biliary tract, pancreas, peritoneum, intestine, appendix, colon, rectum, and anus). The group offers speakers presenting on various topics and time to openly discuss the many difficult physical and emotional aspects of having a GI cancer diagnosis. Please join at any time!

No registration necessary, just drop in.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

When you are feeling like no one else can possibly understand, a support group may be the place for you. Our monthly support group is open to all persons living with cancer no matter what stage of treatment or recovery they are in.

Open to all adults and all types of cancer. Please feel free to join this group at any time.

No registration necessary. Just drop in!

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

A resource for both newly diagnosed patients and women living with ongoing treatment management issues.

No registration necessary, just drop in!

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

This group provides information and support to those newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or recovering from treatment. Family members are welcome.

No registration necessary; just drop in.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Open to patients with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, myeloma, or myelodysplastic syndromes. This group is designed to provide mutual support and education to members who could benefit from meeting with others whose situations are similar to their own. Family support groups work in conjunction with a patient’s medical treatment. Caregivers, family, and friends are welcome.

No registration necessary; just drop in.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

This group offers encouragement, hope, education, and emotional support to all lung cancer survivors and family members or caregivers.

No registration is necessary, just drop in.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

View more classes and events at the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program »

Join us to learn about the latest treatment options, network with other meningioma patients, and find encouragement and support. Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

No registration necessary; please just drop in! Refreshments will be provided.

The meetings are free of charge and co-moderated by meningioma patients. They consist of 20 minutes of speaker presentation, 20 minutes of patients' presentations of their own experiences, and open forum for discussion. Also, leading Stanford Neurosurgeon, Steven D. Chang, MD, will join for a Q&A session at the end of each meeting.

Benefits of attending a local support group include:

• Communicating in a nurturing, non-judgmental environment with others who have shared a common meningioma experience.
• Sharing information on dealing with specific problems, overcoming handicaps, and reassuring others that better times lie ahead.
• Educating and informing each other about the latest meningioma topics of interest.
• Providing emotional support to all patients, both pre- and post-treatment.

Upcoming Talks:

July 9, 2015: "What Does it Mean When You Have Multiple Meningiomas?" by Steven D. Chang, MD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

Past Talks:

May 7, 2015: "The Genetics of Meningioma" by Achal Achrol, MD, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University 

March 5, 2015: "Meningioma Case Presentations and Panel Discussions" by Patrick Swift, MD, Clinical Professor of Radiation Oncology, and Gordon Li, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery. Moderated by Steven Chang, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

January 8, 2015: "Managing Dizziness and Balance in Patients With Meningiomas" by Diron Cassidy, Vortex Physical Therapy

November 6, 2014: "Surgical and Nonsurgical Advances for the Treatment of Meningiomas and Other Brain Tumors" by Steven D. Chang, MD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

September 4, 2014: "When meningiomas turn bad: What does it mean to have an atypical or malignant meningioma?" by Steven D. Chang, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

July 10, 2014: "How hormones can influence meningioma growth, symptoms, and patient well being" by Lawrence Katznelson, MD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery and Endocrinology, Stanford University School of Medicine

May 1, 2014: "The role of a neuro-oncologist in the management of meningioma patients" by Reena Thomas, MD, Department of Neurology, Stanford University School of Medicine

March 6, 2014: "Meningioma Case Presenations and Panel Discussion, Including endoscopic surgical approaches" by Jayakar Nayak, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology; Gordon Li, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery; Steven Chang, MD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

November 7, 2013: "Management of Headaches in Meningioma Patients" by Sheena Aurora, MD, Department of Neurology, Stanford University School of Medicine

September 5, 2013: "Which meningiomas should not be treated" by Steven D. Chang, MD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

July 11, 2013: "Meningiomas and Seizures: How to identify and treat seizures in meningioma patients" by George Nune, MD, Department of Neurology, Stanford University School of Medicine

May 2, 2013: A live tour of the Cyberknife at Stanford, followed by a discussion of the "Appropriate uses of radiosurgery for the treatment of meningioma" by Steven D. Chang, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery, Stanford University

March 7, 2013: "Common Eye Problems and Optimal Eye Care Related to Meningiomas and their treatment" by Steven D. Chang, MD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

January 10, 2013: "New Developments on the Treatment of Meningiomas - News and Results from the 8th International Congress on Meningiomas, November 2012", by Steven D. Chang, MD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

November 1, 2012: "Meningioma Case Presentations and Panel Discussion" by Iris Gibbs, MD, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology; Gordon Li, MD, Assisstant Professor of Neurosurgery; and Steven D. Chang, MD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford 

September 6, 2012: "Hormones and their influence on Meningioma prevention and treatment" by Steven D. Chang, MD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford July 12, 2012: "Anxiety, depression, and coping with the diagnosis of Meningiomas" by Bret Schneider, MD, Consulting Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Neurosurgery, Stanford

May 3, 2012: "Radiation for meningiomas - a discussion of the various types of radiation used to treat brain and spine meningiomas" by Iris Gibbs, MD, Associate Professor, Radiation Oncologist, Stanford

March 1, 2012: "Vestibular Therapy for Management of Balance Disorders in Meningioma Patients - How to treat balance problems and prevent them from returning” by Diron Cassidy, MPT, Physical Therapist, Vortex Physical Therapy and Balance

January 5, 2012: "Management of pretreatment and posttreatment headaches and seizures in meningioma patient" by Dr. Steven Chang, MD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford

November 3, 2011: "Nutrition and Nutritional Supplementation in patients with Meningiomas" by Erika Connor, Registered Dietitian, Stanford University Medical Center

September 1, 2011: "Meningiomas- epidemiology, symptoms, and treatment options" by Dr. Steven Chang, MD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

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This group is designed to provide mutual support and education to individuals with MDS. We will have monthly speakers on a variety of topics. Family members and caretakers are welcome.

No registration necessary; just drop in.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

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This group is for our TTR patients who regularly sit through speaker presentations that focus on the AL type of amyloidosis. This meeting is one you will really want to attend.  

RSVP by 10/30/15 and let us know how many will be attending.
Refreshments will be served.

Join us in a supportive environment to share experiences, concerns, and knowledge of amyloidosis. Open to patients, families, and support. Available on a limited basis.

No matter what form of amyloidosis you have, it is a serious, life-changing disease. Little can be more important for patients and their loved ones than to learn from other patients and their families.

We are proud to collaborate with the Northern California Amyloidosis Support Group, comprised of amyloidosis patients and their families.

This group meets four times per year, allowing patients and their families to learn more about the disease, swap stories, and support one another.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

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A monthly support group open to all pancreatic patients and caregivers for education, balance, strength and support.

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The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

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A monthly singing gathering for Korean cancer patients, their families and caregivers regardless of age and religion.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

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Gentle yoga postures are introduced to imporve total body conditioning, increase mobility and range of motion, improve circulatory flow, and relieve muscle tention.

No registration is required. Drop in!

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

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Restful postures using supportive props are designed to cleanse, nourish, and renew the body, mind, and spirit.

What patients say:

"For the period of time I am there, I feel calm and energetic.  You are surrounded by friendly people." - M. I.

"I would highly recommend Restorative Yoga, and have, to many friends going through cancer. I tell them it's a wonderful way to find peace in a storm and to be supported, both by the teacher and the place." - T. M. L.

"It gave me confidence to get back into group classes- look forward to coming whenever I can." - M. O.

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

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Fundamental yoga practices such as alignment, steadiness, and breathing are designed to assist survivors in rebuilding strength, awareness, grace and balance.

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The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

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Gently yoga combined with meditation and music. All levels are welcome.

No registration necessary. Drop in!

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

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Gentle yoga combined with meditation and music. All levels are welcome.

No registration necessary. Drop in!

The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all cancer patients, regardless of where they receive their care.

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