Katz Cancer Resource Center
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The Katz Cancer Resource Center Fireside Chats - Virtual-Live
Guest experts present information on topics surrounding cancer.
Location: Katz Cancer Resource Center
3150 Mission Drive, Santa Cruz 95065
- Infection Precautions During Cancer Treatment
- Denise Ricigliano, NP, Dominican Hospital
- Introduction to Meditation
- Trish O’Conner, LCSW
- Gardening for Health
- James Stafford Cook, Master Gardener, Dominican Hospital
- Oncologic Genetic Testing
- Lisa Moss, MS, LCGC PAMF
- Oral Health Through Cancer Treatment
- Sepideh Taghvaei DDS, Dientes
Class Fee: No charge to participate.
Supportive Care Programs
Chemo 101 / Radiation 101 English and Spanish - Virtual-Live or In-Person
A class to help cancer patients and families understand and manage the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Recommend taking this class before treatment begins. Individual meeting with an oncology certified nurse.
Individual meeting with an oncology certified nurse. Call (831) 462-7770 for appointment.
Survivorship Care Plan - Virtual-Live or In-Person
Survivorship Care plan is a comprehensive care summary and follow-up plan. It records treatment received and addresses post-treatment needs to improve health and quality of life. Location: Katz Cancer Resource Center. Individual meeting with an oncology certified nurse.
Individual meeting with an oncology certified nurse. Please call (831) 462-7770 for eligibility requirements.
Look Good…Feel Better - Virtual-Live
A program to help women who are undergoing cancer treatment look their best. Licensed cosmetologists, teach women how to enhance their appearance. Learn how to choose a wig, tie scarves, and manage skin and nail changes.
Location: Katz Cancer Resource Center
Wig Bank - In-Person
Select a wig from our collection of many styles and colors, for women and men who are losing their hair due to cancer treatment. Hats and scarves are also available.
Eating Well Through Cancer Guidance for Patients & Families
Learn ways to eat during cancer treatment that can help in the recovery process, how to establish nutritional goals, stay hydrated and cope with changes in appetite.
Location: Katz Cancer Resource Center
Gentle Yoga Before, During and After Cancer Treatments Virtual-Live
Gentle stretching, yoga and relaxation to help ease discomfort and improve overall sense of well-being. Adaptable to all physical abilities.
Instructor: Victoria McCharen
Creative Expression Through Art - Virtual-Live
Making art to express one’s journey through cancer can be healing, inspiring and transforming. This class requires no art experience, just your willingness to participate. Materials and refreshments provided.
Instructor: Heidi Brancatelli, LCSW
Katz Knitters - Virtual-Live
A knitting group for patients during and after cancer treatment. Drop-in support group.
Parent Child Art Class
Pizza and art event for parents with cancer and their children (ages 4 yrs and up).
Facilitators: Allison Brookes, LCSW and Heidi Brancatelli, LCSW
Nutrition Workshop - Virtual-Live
Learn about the evidence–based nutrition guidelines for cancer prevention and survivorship in this 3 week course that will teach you how to put what you learn into action.
Cancer Support Groups
Ongoing professionally facilitated support groups for people with cancer and/or support persons.
- Cancer Support Group Virtual-Live
Drop-in support group for cancer patients whose lives are challenged by cancer.
Facilitator: Allison Brookes, LCSW
- Advanced/Metastatic Cancer Support Virtual-Live
Drop-in support group for cancer patients whose lives are challenged by cancer.
Facilitator: Allison Brookes, LCSW
- Cancer Support for Young Adults Virtual-Live
For men and women 19–40 years old with a diagnosis of cancer.
- Family & Friends Cancer Support Group Virtual-Live
Drop-in support group for families and friends of cancer patients.
Facilitator: Nancy Samsel, LMFT
- Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group Virtual-Live
Drop-in support group.
Facilitator: Nancy Samsel, LMFT
- Lymphedema Education & Support Group Virtual-Live
This educational and supportive group welcomes men and women with lymphedema and their friends and families.
Facilitator: Dominican Hospital Certified Lymphedema Therapists
- Prostate Cancer Support Group Virtual-Live
Drop-in support group for men and their partners dealing with the issues of prostate cancer. No registration required.
Las programas en Español - Debe registrar por teléfono: (831) 462-7870
- Quimoterapia 101/Radioterapia 101 - Virtual en vivo
Una clase que ayuda a los pacientes y sus familias entender y manegar los effectos secundarios de la quimoterapia y radiacion. Recomendamos tomar este clase antes de comenzar su tratamiento.
- Luzca Bien … Siéntase Mejor - Virtual en vivo
Un programa que ayuda a las mujeres que están bajo el tratamiento del cáncer lucir mejor. Cosmetólogas ensenara a las mujeres como mejorar su apariencia, escoger una peluca, y manejar el cambio de la piel y unas durante el tratamiento del cáncer.
- Grupo hispano de apoyo para el cancer/Hispanic Cancer Support Group
Virtual en vivo
La familias son bienvenidas.
Facilitators: Renee Aispuro Gonzales, RN, OCN