Support for Breast Cancer - Anchorage, Alaska

Support for Breast Cancer

Women's Listen (Anchorage Support Group)

Friday 10-11:30 AM Title Wave Books 1360 West Northern Lights ? Weekly Support Group

Come and listen in Ask questions Share your story, if you like Meet other women coping with all stages of cancer

An informative, lively and encouraging group for women with any type of cancer. Up to ten women attend the weekly Women Listen each Friday morning. This long established support group promotes the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of women living with cancer. Attendees may come to find a new perspective on their feelings or thoughts. It is a place to share ideas, laugh, problem solve, learn resources, receive encouragement or get questions answered. A nurse practitioner, who has worked in the field of oncology for many years, facilitates the group. We would love to have you join us. Please invite a friend or family member if you wish. The group is open to women only. This is not group therapy but we are great listeners and appreciate the gift of being listened to as a very powerful support. We encourage attentive listening whenever a woman is speaking. Our purpose is to help prepare the next woman on this journey by sharing what we have learned. Come check us out!

Annual Breast Cancer retreats, fly fishing events

Weekly Survivorship Support Groups at Katmai Oncology, 3851 Piper Street, U340, Anchorage.

Open to the Community. For more information contact Marie J. Lavigne, LCSW, OSW-C (907-677-5815)

Mindfulness for Cancer Wellness Group (Tuesdays, 12-1 PM) Introducing mindfulness and guided visualization, to improve your relaxation response.

Advanced Cancer Support Group (Wednesdays, 12- 1PM) A facilitated discussion exploring living fully today, with an emphasis on wellness.

Caregiver Wellness (Thursdays, 12- 1PM) Wellness and support are essential for cancer caregivers. This facilitated group allows caregivers an opportunity to connect, share resources and strategies to set realistic expectations.

Living With Cancer: A Support Group for Veterans, Their Loved Ones and Caregivers

Please call Bill Martin at 907-748-7119 to receive an Orientation Prior to Group 1st and 3rd Wednesday of Each Month, 4-5 PM at Alaska VA Muldoon Clinic Room 1D 161 Facilitated by Bill Martin, VA Volunteer Peer Specialist, US Army Retired 1st Sargent and Dr. Camilla

Madden, Clinical Psychologist, Family Services Coordinator

Providence Cancer Center (3851 Piper Street, U-250 212-4770/ Monday to Friday 8-4:30 PM)

Breast Cancer RN Navigators supporting you with compassionate care diagnosis through treatment Breast Cancer Peer Mentor Program ? a match or opportunity to give back awaits you

American Cancer Society Support Offerings (Anchorage)

Look Good, Feel Better Program Offered -- Free program to teach women to cope with appearance related side effects of cancer treatment, taught by trained cosmetologists for women undergoing cancer treatment. All participants receive a FREE make up kit. Register at 1-800-227-2345 or call: Alaska Regional Hospital Cancer Program (Jami Rimer, 264-1579); Alaska Native Medical Center (Billie Kelley, 729-1179), or Providence Cancer Center (Dana Warrick, 212-6870); Class is FREE however space is limited.

"It's A Wrap" Scarf Tying Class to create head coverings from scarves ? with free new scarf offered. Call to register for this monthly class at the Providence Cancer Center (ACS Navigator Casey Anderson 212-5605).

Support group for cancer survivors, family and caregivers. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 7-8:30pm Wells Fargo Bank. 301 W. Northern Lights, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 258-1937. Linda Hearn, PhD facilitator

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: American Cancer Society's Annual FUN Event. Sign Up 907-2732075 Facebook: Anchorage Strides; AnchorageStridesAK@ Enjoy this colorful fun Annual 5 K Event on Saturday Sept. 29 2018 10:15 AM Timed/ 11 AM Untimed West End of Delaney Park Strip

Healing Chair Yoga with Margo Sorum Sponsored by Anchorage Radiation Therapy Center

FREE Classes Every Wednesday and Friday Noon to 1 PM, Alaska Regional Hospital, Noon to 1 PM Please RSVP to 276-2400.

Yoga for Mental Health (Margi Clifford, LPC) Yoga for Cancer / Open Schedule 907-277-YOGA (a) 406 G Street, Suite 212, Anchorage individual-and-group-therapy/

Anchorage Young Cancer Coalition 907-764-8117 AYCCAlaska@

Affinityfilms an Anchorage, Alaska based media company which offers on its website such film it has produced as "Survive and Thrive" showcasing hope, laughter and truth about breast cancer and "Partners In Healing," a film which offers an introduction to Integrative Medicine featuring breast cancer survivors in Alaska.

Lymphedema Education Class. 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 1-2 PM in Providence Oncology Rehabilitation. 3851 Piper, U222. 907-212-6872. Learn about your risk in developing Lymphedema after breast cancer, techniques for prevention, early detection, treatment. alaska.services/c/cancer/support/gym

Earlier Events in September



National Resources

Living Beyond Breast Cancer ? In-Depth Support Options

Breast Cancer 360 offers expert video series weekly, with archive you can search

Free Webinars by leading experts offered monthly, with archives you can listen to

Online Support includes "Writing the Journey" 6 Week Facilitated Writing Workshop

Peer Mentoring: 4th Angel 1-866-520-3197

Cancer Care: Online Support Group ? Facilitated by Oncology Social Workers

15 Week Online Group Facilitated Online Begins Oct. 1st Accepts New Members After

15 Week Online Group for Metastatic Breast Cancer Begins Oct. 1st Accepts New Members After

12 Week Phone Group for Metastatic Breast Cancer Begins Oct. 1st Accepts New Members After

Cancer Care: Additional Online Support Groups and Topics (national, facilitated)



Mind-Body Techniques for Coping: Cancer Care Workshop



Managing the Stress of Survivorship: Cancer Care Workshop



Thousands of Alaska women are eligible for a free Pap test and Mammogram.

Women ages 21-64 who meet BCHC income guidelines, who do not have insurance, who cannot meet their insurance deductible, or whose insurance does not pay for breast and cervical health screenings may qualify.

Call 1-800-410-6266 to learn more about the Alaska Breast and Cervical Health Program and to enroll. It takes less than 15 minutes. The Team will also assist you to find an enrolled provider and understand how the program works.

The Alaska Breast and Cervical Health program offers free Pap tests, Mammograms and diagnostic and treatment, if needed. Since 1995, BCHC has provided over 148,000 health screening services to over 62,000 Alaskan women. More than 585 cases of breast cancer, 62 cases of cervical cancer, and 4,316 pre-cancerous cervical conditions have been diagnosed. BCHC is federally funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Thousands of Alaska women are eligible for a free Pap test and Mammogram. Women ages 21-64 who meet BCHC income guidelines, who do not have insurance, who cannot meet their insurance deductible, or whose insurance does not pay for breast and cervical health screenings may qualify.

Enrolling is as simple as calling 1-800-410-6266.

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