Research suggests that chronic inflammation is associated with many medical conditions, including cancer and heart disease.

Did you know that your lifestyle choices for activity, eating and stress management can have a major impact on the amount of harmful, chronic inflammation in your body?

Join us for this interactive program to learn how you can use exercise, food and stress management tools to reduce your inflammation and optimize your health. You will have the opportunity to experience the HeartMathmethod for controlling stress.

6:30 PM – Thursday, January 26

Virvinia G. Piper Cancer Center
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center

Free! Seating is limited.

Registration is required. Visit shc.org/events or call 480-882-4635. 

“Obtaining a Sense of Wellbeing”
A Retreat for Cancer Survivors and Support Partners

If you have had a diagnosis of cancer and want to maintain a sense of wellbeing, these two days are offered to learn ways to do just that. It is designed to be a rejuvenating getaway that offers physical, emotional and mental support.

When:
November 4-5, 2011

Where:
Spirit in the Desert Lutheran
7415 E. Elbow Road
Carefree, Arizona

Cost:

• Serenity in the Desert is only $129.00 per person.
• $99 Early Bird Rate per person if registered by October 1.
• Cost includes room and meals.

Register Today:
Call 480-882-4636 to register!

Here’s what past attendees had to say:
“Excellent retreat: very useful and enjoyable,” “The whole program was excellent. It was well organized and completely inspiring,” “This was a wonderful weekend of learning, relaxation and renewal.” Enjoy yoga, healing art, labyrinth walking, learning nutrition, self nurturance techniques and many more opportunities.

May 14, 2011

COME LEARN

• The current clinical trial approaches to breast and ovarian cancer treatments
• The future of biomedical research
• Important tools to survive and thrive

Join us for a fun and informative session as we explore living with a history of cancer. You’ll speak with experts and start mapping your path to survivability in this engaging and interactive summit!

WHEN AND WHERE
Summit on Survivability: Striving To Live With & Through Cancer
Saturday, May 14th from 9AM to 3PM
Registration begins at 8AM
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center/Shea Campus

REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
To register, contact Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center’s Information Line: 480.882.4636

FREE EVENT!
Summit on Survivability is FREE! Breakfast and lunch will be served.

“Obtaining a Sense of Wellbeing”
A Retreat for Cancer Survivors and Support Partners

If you have had a diagnosis of cancer and want to maintain a sense of wellbeing, these two days are offered to learn ways to do just that. It is designed to be a rejuvenating getaway that offers physical, emotional and mental support.

When:
May 20-21, 2011

Where:
Spirit in the Desert Lutheran
7415 E. Elbow Road
Carefree, Arizona

Cost:
Serenity in the Desert is only $129.00 per person. Cost includes room and meals.

Register Today:
Call (480) 882-4636 by May 13 to register!

Here’s what past attendees had to say:
“Excellent retreat: very useful and enjoyable,” “The whole program was excellent. It was well organized and completely inspiring,” “This was a wonderful weekend of learning, relaxation and renewal.” Enjoy yoga, healing art, labyrinth walking, learning nutrition, self nurturance techniques and many more opportunities.

Tom Benford is a father who lost his daughter to small cell ovarian cancer. He wrote their story in a touching memoir titled, “Standing Tall”, which has just been released.

This is a local family with a loss we all know too well, told in a moving and intimate way.

Profits from the book benefit TGen Foundation and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.

To buy the book, visit http://www.standingtallbook.com.

Team Gigi ran in the P.F. Chang’s Arizona Rock ‘n Roll Marathon in honor of survivor Gigi Campbell. This is the second year that this grou has raised funds and brought awareness to our cause with their creative runner’s attire. Go Gigi!

In recognition of National Women’s Health Week, we will conduct our next survivor event on Saturday, May 14 at Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center.

The event is about women and how we cope with cancer. We will have lectures about breast and gynecologic cancer treatments, research, psychiatric support and holistic healing. This is a day you don’t want to mis! More to follow soon.

Thanks to very generous sponsors Avnet and Lowry Hill for their contributionsA big special thank you goes to Todd Hartley at “WireBuzz” for the outstanding efforts.

The event takes place March 26-27, 2011.

Come out and support them!
http://www.tempetourism.com/events/4557/

This interactive program will allow participants to learn about and develop their own Pathway to Survivorship. This program will assist participants in the integration of various modalities important to cancer survivorship.

Opening Session: The Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center will welcome back Dr. Michael Foley, Vice President, Chief Medical Officer for Scottsdale Healthcare, to introduce the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center Second Pathway to Survivorship Program. Dr. Foley’s presentation, Ancient Wisdom for Life Fulfillment…. “Inspiring all Individuals to Live Peaceful and Compassionate Lives” will be beneficial to everyone.

Additional topics include:
• Recovery vs. Recuperation; A Holistic Approach to Survivorship
• Treatment Summaries and Follow-Up Care: Tools for Care Management in Survivorship
• Know your Employment Rights as a Cancer Survivor
• Insurability After Cancer – The Options

Participants have the opportunity to choose attending two workshops in addition to the opening presentation with Michael Foley, MD. RSVP required.

VGPCC, 1st Floor
10460 N 92nd Street
Free Event
RSVP by calling 480-882-4636