Your risk of colon cancer increases as you get older, with more than 90% of cases occurring in people 50 years and older. Learn the risk factors and take preventative measure now by empowering yourself with information about colon cancer prevention and awareness. Hear from Dr. Dennis Ahnen, Co-Director of the University of Colorado Hereditary […]
Please join us for an educational breakfast focused on the rise of lung cancer in women, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Ross Camidge, Director of Thoracic Oncology at the University of Colorado Hospital, UCHealth. Come prepared to be inspired, challenged and ready to take action for women’s lung health. University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion […]
Blueprints of Hope presents Lifting the Fog:Navigating the Impact of Cancer Treatments on Memory, Thinking and Attention (as part of our 2018 Cancer Wellness Workshop Series) Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 9-1pm at in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church 2917 Aspen Drive, Durango. We will be hosting three guest speakers, each discussing […]
Kim Kennedy, Occupational Therapist at Penrose Outpatient Rehabilitation, will discuss what lymphedema is, current treatments, the importance of exercise to manage lymphedema and the best risk reduction practices to reduce the risk of lymphedema presenting or progressing to the next stage. Sponsored by the Sue DiNapoli Ovarian Cancer Society, this free class is open to […]
Completing cancer treatment is often exciting, stressful, and filled with new challenges and uncertainty. This 60-minute educational program will provide guidance on scheduling follow up appointments, knowing when to contact your PCP vs. oncologist, late effects that you can expect, and the emotional journey that can follow cancer treatment. For additional information or to register, […]
Please join us for a nutritional presentation by Amber Thomas, Registered Dietician, CSO. For additional information or to register, please contact Crystal Fields-Burdick, LCSW, OSW-C at (303) 643-6537.
Join Taylor Schulz, LSW in learning how mental health can coincide with a cancer diagnosis. We will discuss several mental health diagnoses and how they may play a role in a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Different ways to cope with symptoms of mental health and the variety of tools to manage these symptoms will also […]
Cancer treatment impacts many aspects of your life, including changes in physical appearance which can affect self-image and confidence. Feel More Like You is a 90-minute educational session in which specially-trained beauty experts will lead participants through a beauty tutorial and provide guidance on how to manage the physical changes associated with treatment such as […]
