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Founded in 1982, The Cancer Support Community (CSC) is an international non-profit organization providing free support, cancer education and hope. The Cancer Support Community Pasadena (CSC-P) is one of 24 chapters in the U.S based on the core philosophy of the Patient Active Concept: “… someone who sees him or herself as Patient Active becomes part of the fight for recovery” and benefits through their participation and increased knowledge. How you participate, connect with and educate yourself is up to you - be it online, a class, a weekly group – or a combination. Learn More> |
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Mind & Body |
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Orientation is for anyone interested in joining a support group. These informal drop-in sessions are held every week in Pasadena. |
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Support groups are offered for people with cancer and for their loved ones. These drop-in and on-going groups are facilitated by a licensed therapist. |
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Learn about cancer, medical updates, nutrition, legal issues and other topics that can empower cancer patients and their families. |
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Classes to reduce stress,support and strengthen the immune system while
improving your quality of life. |
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 Walking for Wellness at the Rose Bowl
Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at 5:30 pm.
Join Linda Gero and Holly Rundberg and walk for good health. Call 626-796-1083 for further information about this group. |
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 CHILDREN’S CORNER
Children and teens age 6 to 17 who have a special person in their life with cancer meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 6 to 7:30 pm. Children’s Corner helps kids cope with the fear and anxiety that a cancer diagnosis can bring. Activities include art, music, yoga, guided imagery and lots of fun! Call 626-796-1083. |
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 Hospice Explained
Wednesday June 6, 1:30-3:30pm With Pamela Wright, MSW, LCSW, Senior Community Liaison with VITAS Innovative Hospice Care® of the San Gabriel Valley. Pam will discuss the philosophy of hospice, debunk myths about hospice and review how the interdisciplinary team approaches end-of-life issues. |
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Taking Control: What Do You Do With Your  Retirement Plan Distribution?
Tuesday June 12, 1-2:30 pm With Joseph Ryan This workshop covers the four point options a person has for their retirement plan: 1) take it in cash; 2) leave it where it is; 3) transfer it into a new plan; 4) roll it over into an IRA. |
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Meditation Techniques
Wednesday June 20, 2-3 pm With Bernardo Perez, III, D.C. Learn a variety of meditation and breathing techniques which may improve awareness and increase feelings of vitality and health. Dr. Perez has practiced qi gong, tai chi and other internal arts for many years. |
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- Are you Experiencing Breakthrough Pain?
- Breast Cancer Registry
Are you Experiencing Breakthrough Pain?Breaking Through: Voices of Breakthrough Pain in Cancer Patients TM (a project of Archimedes Pharma with the support of the Cancer Support Community) wants to hear your opinion. Many people with cancer and cancer survivors who experience constant, background pain also experience episodes of sudden, severe pain that can occur without any apparent reason. Below is a link to a survey that will take between 10 and 15 minutes to complete. Your response to this survey will help in the development of educational programs that patients and oncologists will use to discuss and treat breakthrough pain. Make Your Voice Heard. Take the survey at: www.visioncriticalsurveys.com/skin/breakingthrough/CSC.html Participation is entirely voluntary; your answers will be strictly confidential.
Dear Participants:
As a breast cancer survivor, you know that breast cancer is more than just treating the tumor, there are often emotional and social challenges to overcome as well. In fact, a recent survey showed that four out of five women experience distress due to a breast cancer diagnosis. The Wellness Community - Foothills recognizes that women who have faced breast cancer are more than patients, more than survivors and more than their breast cancer.
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Craig's Story
 On June 5, 2008, I was diagnosed with GE junction (gastro-esophageal) cancer. After choosing City of Hope for my treatments, I began a grueling chemotherapy, which then segued to a 9-hour surgical procedure. Despite all the chemo, the cancer was at Stage 4, and, following surgery I began a five week, five day a week radiation therapy, followed up by another three month return excursion into chemotherapy. I ended treatments in April 2009.
Most of you who are reading this are well aware of what I went through, and your love and support has meant the world to me. Following my diagnosis, a friend and cancer survivor put me in touch with the Pasadena chapter of The Cancer Support Community, or CSC-P.
Learn more.
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