Season of Self-Care: Navigating the Holidays During Cancer
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM EST
Duration: 30 minutes
Unwrap the gift of self-care this holiday season! Join us where we’ll discuss the power of self-compassion amid the holiday hustle.
In the Kitchen with Stephanie: Festive Flavors
Available On-Demand
If you’d like specific tips and recipes to make eating during the holidays less stressful join us in the kitchen for this cooking demonstration.
In the Kitchen with Stephanie: On-the-Go Snacks
Available On-Demand
Managing cancer treatment while maintaining your daily routines can be challenging. If you’re searching for on-the-go snacks that support energy and strength we’ve got a plan for you! Join us to understand why snacking is helpful, and what kind of snacks work best when time is short and eating must happen in between other things.
In the Kitchen with Stephanie: Summer Grilling
Available On-Demand
With summer in full swing, you might be wondering if grilled foods impact cancer risk. Our nutrition virtual event will teach you 8 key things to know about cancer and grilling.
Taboo Topics: Cancer x Cannabis
Available On-Demand
Let’s talk about cannabis as a supportive option for cancer and treatment side effects — because cannabis, marijuana, mary jane, pot, or however it may be referred to, needs to be a less stigmatized topic! So, we’re getting into the weeds to talk bluntly about the benefits cannabis may provide for symptoms and side effects.
Taboo Topics: Cancer x Embarrassing Side Effects
Available On-Demand
Let’s talk about those embarrassing side effects no one told you about — because leaky bowels, flatulence, and drooling are more normal than we admit. We’re ready to break open this conversation so that no one feels ashamed or isolated due to the side effects of cancer or treatment.
Taboo Topics: Cancer x Sex
Available On-Demand
Let’s talk about sex and intimacy, as it relates to cancer — because talking about sex is usually hush-hush! We’re here to help address how cancer and treatment can affect your libido and the act itself.
What This Body Image Expert Wants Everyone with Cancer to Know
Dr. Michelle Fingeret has spent the last 18 years providing body image counseling to adult cancer survivors. As a...
3 Different Ways to Rekindle the Spark
Sex isn’t exactly a topic we’re used to openly discussing with others — even with those closest to us. Neither is the...
Supplementing with Smoothies During Cancer Care
Homemade smoothies can help you deal with eating challenges related to cancer and the side effects of treatment....
Emotions Count – 5 Tips to Better Advocate for Yourself with Your Medical Team
Available On-Demand
Have you ever left your oncology office with unanswered questions and felt frustrated? Do you want to ensure your treatment team understands you, and your specific needs? Join Iris Mental Health Therapist, Loreal, for our virtual event offering patients and families practical tips on how to communicate most effectively with your treatment team.
Soy, Vegan & Vegetarian: Can I Eat This When I Have Cancer?
Available On-Demand
Does being vegan or vegetarian improve cancer survivorship? What about soy foods: should I avoid them if I have cancer? Join our Iris Care Team oncology expert dietitian and licensed nutritionist, Stephanie Meyers, for an interactive and in-depth look at the research on soy foods and vegan/vegetarian eating patterns in relationship to cancer.
Emotions Count – Talking About Cancer with Others
Available On-Demand
Have you ever wondered how to talk about your cancer diagnosis with others? Have you wrestled with how much information you are comfortable sharing with a close friend? Have you struggled with how to respond to the well-meaning neighbor who said exactly the wrong thing? Join Iris Mental Health Therapist, Allie, and Iris Peer Mentor, Lynnette, for our virtual event to gain practical tips and strategies for communicating and disclosing your diagnosis based on your comfortability.
Organic: Can I Eat This When I Have Cancer?
Available On-Demand
Brought to you by our Iris Care Team oncology expert, Stephanie Meyers, Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist, this virtual event takes a comprehensive look at the evidence about how organic and conventional eating patterns impact cancer.
How to Share Your Cancer Diagnosis at Work
Sharing your cancer diagnosis with others is an incredibly personal decision. Without a roadmap to follow, you might...
Emotions Count – Real Talk on Facing Your Feelings
Available On-Demand
Living with cancer can bring up many new and seemingly conflicting emotions that can be hard to navigate. Join Iris Mental Health Therapist, Phoebe, and Iris Peer Mentor and cancer survivor, Bethany, for a candid conversation about these common emotions, tips for coping with them, and real-life perspective on how and when to seek professional support.
Emotions Count – Myth Busting Mental Health
Available On-Demand
Do you feel pressure to be positive when talking about cancer? Does the idea of talking about your cancer fears scare you? Have you been told to talk to someone? Join our Iris Mental Health Therapist, Jessica, and our Mental Health Director, Karen for adiscussion exploring myths related to mental health when dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Dairy: Can I Eat This When I Have Cancer?
Available On-Demand
Curious about dairy foods and plant-based alternatives as they relate to cancer? Join us virtually for our group nutrition session exploring the most up-to-date research and guidance on dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, and non-dairy options.
What to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone with Cancer
Iris peer mentor Bethany was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive cancer at 30 years old. When she started losing...
Doing the Holidays Differently
The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year. But for many people, especially those living with...