Salem Cancer Institute launches free "Lunch and Learn" Cancer Survivorship Education series

Even after treatments have stopped, cancer survivors still cope with emotional changes, workplace issues, changes in relationships and more. To support cancer survivors, Salem Cancer Institute is hosting a free “Lunch and Learn” education series on living well after cancer. Every Wednesday in June from noon to 1 p.m., a local expert will discuss different aspects of life during and after cancer.

The Cancer Survivorship Educational series includes a complimentary lunch and takes place at the Salem Hospital Community Health Education Center (CHEC) on the first floor of building D, room 2. For more information or to register, call the CHEC at 503-814-2432 or visit salemhealth.org/chec.

The Cancer Survivorship Education series of events includes:

 

Wednesday, June 6:

Survivorship and Stress − Wayne Halle, Salem Cancer Institute licensed clinical social worker, explores the emotional aspect of life after cancer and learn how to help manage stress.

Wednesday, June 13:

Intimacy and Sexuality During and After Cancer Treatment −Jan Spencer, North Albany Samaritan Cancer Resource Center licensed clinical social worker, lectures about the impact of cancer treatment on sexual functioning and ways to resume your normal sex life.

Wednesday, June 20:

Eating Well After Cancer − Karen Huntzinger, Salem Hospital registered dietician and certified specialist in oncology nutrition, discusses how you can reduce cancer risk and recurrence through a healthy diet.

Wednesday, June 27:

Move for Good Health − Nancy Baldwin, Salem Hospital cancer exercise specialist, shares the importance of physical activity for healthy living and beating cancer-related fatigue during treatment and beyond.

Salem Cancer Institute and Salem Hospital are part of Salem Health, along with West Valley Hospital, Willamette Health Partners and other affiliated healthcare organizations, offering exceptional care to people in and around Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley. Visit us at salemhealth.org and facebook.com/salemhospital; follow us on Twitter: @salemhealth; and view us at youtube.com/user/salemhealth.