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Each month, CFN hosts a professional "speaker" who will share information and resources via an e-mail forum. Sign up and learn about the latest oncology treatments, navigating the system, nutrition, communication, grief, fitness and debt management. Want to suggest a topic, E-mail us and we will find a professional to host the forum! E-mail us with other questions about the forums.
To participate in the Cancer Connection Forum Discussions you will need to register using this form.
See the 2008 Forum Schedule below.
See Archived 2007 Forum Presentations.
See Archived 2008 Forum Presentations.
February: Radiation Therapy - How Technology is Making it Better, (continued from November 2007), by Dr. Margaret Barnes, Radiation Oncologist, Northern Rockies Radiation Oncology Center.
March: "Fighting Back!" Cancer Survival from Self-Advocacy to Political Advocacy, by Darlene Falk, RN, Survivor/Advocate, Case Manager at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, Ambassador for American Cancer Society, and Team Captain Montana Komen Foundation.
April: “If we would just DO what we know works…” by Rita McDonald, Survivor/Advocate, and Recipient of the Montana Cancer Control Coalition 2007 Bette Bohlinger Leadership Award.
May – August: Series on Clinical Trials by a variety of Oncologists throughout the state.
September - December: TBD
If you want to suggest a topic or recommend a presenter for Cancer Connections, please email our Program Director at Programs@CancerFamilyNetwork.org.
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March 2007: Navigating the Cancer System, facilitated by Debbie Jeppeson, Patient Navigator, Sletten Cancer Institute, Great Falls.
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April 2007: Palliative Care, facilitated by Dr. Kathryn Borgenicht, Medical Director of Bozeman Deaconess Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program.
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May 2007: Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment, facilitated by Natalie Bucher, Registered Dietitian, Great Falls Clinic Cancer Care Center.
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June 2007: Pediatric Oncology Support, facilitated by Sarah Blackburn, Pediatric Oncology Social Worker, Billings Clinic.
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July 2007: The Who, What and Where of Hospice facilitated by Steve Janes, RN, Bozeman Deaconess Hospice.
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August 2007: Staying Organized Through a Health Crisis facilitated by Katherine Atteberry, Professional Organizer, Mind Over Matter
Day 1: Staying Organized after a Diagnosis
Day 2: Paper Chaos
Day 3: Mental and Technological Clutter
Day 4: The Notebook
September 2007: Exercise During and After Cancer Treatment, facilitated by Mary Boling, The Ridge Exercise Cancer Wellness Program.
Day 1: Exercise and Cancer
Day 2: Exercise Research and Questions
October 2007: Lymphedema, What It Is and What Can Be Done About It, facilitated by Caryl Perdaems, OTR, CLT-LANA, CWS Manager of Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Wound and Lymphedema Center.
Day 1: What is Lymphedema?
Day 2: Lymphedema and your Skin
Day 3: Lymphedema and Exercise
November 2007: Radiation -- What it is, How it Works, and Sife Effects, facilitated by Margaret Barnes, MD, Northern Rockies Radiation Oncology Center.
Day 1: What is Radiation Therapy?
Day 2: How does it Work?
Day 3: Radiation Therapy Side Effects
December 2007: Caring for the Caregiver, facilitated by Lisa O’Brien LCSW, Great Falls Clinic Cancer Care Center.
Day 1: Caring for the Caregiver Overview
Day 2: Caring for the Caregiver Concepts
Day 3: Caregiver Coping Strategies
Day 4: Caregiver Coping Exercises
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