November is Lung and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month!Recurring Event – Insights into Cancer Public Lecture Series November 1 - November 30 – Dining out to End Cancer 2009
Dining out to End Cancer, a fundraising campaign designed to partner Southern California restaurants with a world-class organization to raise funds for life-saving cancer research efforts. During the entire month of November 2009, Dining Out to End Cancer card holders can present their cards at participating restaurants to receive 20% discount on their check (exclusing alcohol, tax and gratuity). For more information, including a list of participating restaurants please visit www.diningouttoendcancer.com . November 4 – I Can Cope: Relieving Cancer Pain - California Statewide Telephone Class
Participants will examine the health challenges to wellness and quality of life imposed by cancer pain. An overview of pain, medical treatments to control pain and non-medical strategies will be presented to help empower participants and assist them to begin building a repertoire of self-care techniques. This class is offered over the phone and is available exclusively for adult cancer patients and caregivers residing in California. Registration deadline is October 28, 2009, 5:00pm. To register or for more information, please contact Heather Heyerdahl at (805) 963-1576 or
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November 5 – I can Cope: Taking Charge of Money Matters - California Statewide Telephone Class.
This telephone class helps people with cancer and their loved ones learn about and better manage key money matters that may arise during or after their cancer experience. 10:00am - 12:00pm. Please contact Elaina Hargraves at (510) 271-9210 or send an
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for more information or to register for this event. The registration deadline to register for this event is October 27, 2008, at 5:00pm. November 5 – Cardio Conditioning and Weight Management (Part of the Complimentary Wellness Speaker Series at California Health & Longevity Institute)
Director of Fitness Michael Brazeal provides the tools to optimize your circuit cardio training efforts and makr your personal fitness program more fun. Understand how you can affect your body composition and energy balance to manage your weight. Rather than focusing on the pounds you lose, aim for lasting lifestyle changes.
6:30pm - Meet the Experts Reception
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Presentation
Please call (818) 575-1114 for information or reservations. Located at Four Seaons Hotel Westlake Village, Two Dole Drive in Westlake Village. November 7 – Healthy Lives After Cancer Seminar: Survivor's Rights at School and Work
Come learn about your rights at school and work, hear from young adult survivors in college, find out what can (and can't) be asked during a job interview, and what to do with a gap in your resume. Speakers include:
- Director, Office for Students with Disabilities at Cal State Los Angeles
- Colleges Against Cancer Young Adult Survivors
- Occupational Health Specialists
- Disability Rights Advocate
The program is open to all young adult survivors, no matter where you have received treatment. We also welcome family members, friends, and significant others to the seminar. Please R.S.V.P to
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or by phone at (310) 794-2475. Parking is $1 per hour at the library parking lot and free food is provided to those who R.S.V.P. 11:00am-1:00pm at the Santa Monica Public Library located at 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
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November 9 – Look Good...Feel Better
Look Good...Feel Better helps women in active cancer treatment learn techniques to restore their self-image and cope with appearance-related side effects. Certified beauty professionals provide tips on:
Caring for Your Skin
Hair Styling with Wigs and Accessories
Makeup Techniques
Your self-image is always important to your total health and well being. As you continue treatment, take good care of yourself by attending Look Good...Feel Better. Please see flyer for times, dates, and locations. November 10 – Lung Cancer Imaging
Denise R. Aberle, M.D., UCLA Radiology & Bioengineering, and Martin Allen-Auerbach, M.D., UCLA Pharmacology & Director of Nuclear Medicine, will discuss imaging in the detection and treatment of lung cancer. 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, 757 WEstwood Plaza, B-130. For more information, please call (310) 794-6644. November 12 – Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
Percy P. Lee, M.D., UCLA radiation oncologist, will discuss current state-of-the-art radiation therapy techniques that utilize stereotactic approaches to treat tumors of the body. To RSVP, please call (800) 516-5323. 12:00pm - 1:30pm at Santa Monica Family YMCA 1332 6th Street in Santa Monica. November 14 – Los Angeles Pancreatic Cancer Symposium.The InterContinental Hotel - Century City, 2151 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles 90067. 8:45am - 5:00pm. Please visit their website for more information and to register for this event. Registration is free. November 15 – Latinos: Mejor Salud Mejor Vida.
An event that provides information in Spanish on cancer, diabetes and nutrition to improve health. Diabetes risk assessment and flu shots available to those 18 years and older. 9:00am-2:00pm, Villa Park Community Center, 363 E. Villa Street, Pasadena 91108. For more information, please contact (626) 744-6230. This event ie free and there is no cost for registration. November 18 – New Discoveries in Nutrition and Prostate Cancer (Part of the Insights into Cancer Public Lecture Series)
William Aronson, MD, UCLA Department of Urology, will discuss new studies, their findings, and future research in prostate cancer. 7:00pm - 9:00pm, RFB Auditorium, UCLA Stein Plaza. For more information, please contact (310) 794-6644 or visit their website . November 18 – Colon Cancer 101
UCLA oncologist Shahryar Ashouri, M.D., will focus on screening, prevention and treatment for colon cancer. Mary Hardy, M.D., integrative and internal medicine, will explore how to choose foods and supplements for cancer prevention or to enhance wellness during treatment. 7:00pm - 8:30pm Social Hall, The Santa Monica Synagogue at 1448 18th Street in Santa Monica. To RSVP, please call (800) 516-5323. November 19 – Strategies for Healthy Eating (Part of the Complimentary Wellness Speaker Series at California Health & Longevity Institute)
This popular, informative presentation by Director of Nutrition, Paulette Lambert, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetic Educator, highlights the top 10 ways to imcrease longevity through nutrition. This entertaining program provides information on the basics of nutrition and offers effective and practical strategies to improve health.
6:30pm - Meet the Experts Reception
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Presentation
Please call (818) 575-1114 for information or reservations. Located at Four Seaons Hotel Westlake Village, Two Dole Drive in Westlake Village. November 19 – Look Good...Feel Better
Look Good...Feel Better helps women in active cancer treatment learn techniques to restore their self-image and cope with appearance-related side effects. Certified beauty professionals provide tips on:
Caring for Your Skin
Hair Styling with Wigs and Accessories
Makeup Techniques
Your self-image is always important to your total health and well being. As you continue treatment, take good care of yourself by attending Look Good...Feel Better. Please see flier for times, dates, and locations.
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