Brown Cancer Center Calendar of Events

Mobile Mammography Unit
8/29/2008  

Breast Cancer Screening … Mammograms for women 40 yrs and over.  No cost to program eligible women without Insurance.  If you have Insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid,U of L Hospital, James Graham Brown Cancer Center will bill that agency

Sponsored by: Louisville/Jefferson County Partnership in Cancer Control.

 
Qigong
9/1/2008

Qigong helps to increase stamina, flexibility, relaxation and overall quality of life. It is a chinese art using a series of gentle focused exercises for mind and body and can be performed in a standing or seated position.

Open to all cancer survivors and their caregivers. No fee required.

Meetings are held at the Mint Jubilee Cancer Resource Center (1st floor of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center). 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202. 

More Information:
Barbara Steele
Oncology Informational Specialist
Phone: (502) 562-4158 
Healthy Eating Lectures and Cooking Demonstrations
9/3/2008  

Join us for lectures and cooking demonstrations focusing on healthy eating. Each participant will receive a sampling of the prepared dish and recipes to target healthy eating at home.

August 6th

Healthy Eating Lecture: Organic vs. Regular - Is organic food better for you?

Cooking Demonstration: Quick Salad Entrees

Meetings are held at the Mint Jubilee Cancer Resource Center (1st floor of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center). 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202.

More Information:
Barbara Steele
Oncology Informational Specialist
Phone: (502) 562-4158  
Chemotherapy Education Classes
9/3/2008

Chemotherapy Teachings are designed to educate and empower cancer patients and their caregivers regarding the management and treatment of side effects and symptoms related to chemotherapy. Sessions are currently only offered to Brown Cancer Center patients and their caregivers.

Meetings are held at the Mint Jubilee Cancer Resource Center (1st floor of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center). 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202.

More Information:
Barbara Steele
Oncology Informational Specialist
Phone: (502) 562-4158 
Common Bonds Support Group
9/5/2008  

Common Bonds is a cancer support group for young adults ages 18-30 years old. This group focuses on sharing issues, concerns, hopes, and how to cope when your young adult life has been interrupted by cancer. Common Bonds will offer a combination of information and discussion supported by medical professionals.

Meetings are held at the Mint Jubilee Cancer Resource Center (1st floor of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center). 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202. 

More Information:
Barbara Steele
Oncology Informational Specialist
Phone: (502) 562-4158  
Mobile Mammography Unit
9/6/2008

Breast Cancer Screening … Mammograms for women 40 yrs and over.  No cost to program eligible women without Insurance.  If you have Insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid,U of L Hospital, James Graham Brown Cancer Center will bill that agency

Sponsored by: Louisville/Jefferson County Partnership in Cancer Control.

 
Mobile Mammography Unit
9/8/2008  

Breast Cancer Screening … Mammograms for women 40 yrs and over.  No cost to program eligible women without Insurance.  If you have Insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid,U of L Hospital, James Graham Brown Cancer Center will bill that agency

Sponsored by: Louisville/Jefferson County Partnership in Cancer Control.

 
Qigong
9/8/2008

Qigong helps to increase stamina, flexibility, relaxation and overall quality of life. It is a chinese art using a series of gentle focused exercises for mind and body and can be performed in a standing or seated position.

Open to all cancer survivors and their caregivers. No fee required.

Meetings are held at the Mint Jubilee Cancer Resource Center (1st floor of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center). 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202. 

More Information:
Barbara Steele
Oncology Informational Specialist
Phone: (502) 562-4158 
Lung Cancer Support Group
9/9/2008  

Monthly Topics

August 12, 2008 - What are Clinical Trials?

September 9, 2008 - Coping With Guilt After a Diagnosis

Refreshments are provided.

Meetings are held at the Mint Jubilee Cancer Resource Center(1st floor of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center). 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202. 

 

More Information:
Barbara Steele
Oncology Informational Specialist
Phone: (502) 562-4158  
Nutrition Classes
9/9/2008

2nd Tuesday of Each Month
Classes include information on how to manage appetite, taste changes, weight loss, and other nutritional side effects for patients actively on treatment.

4th Tuesday of Each Month
This session provides nutritional information to patients off of treatment seeking to decrease risks of developing or redeveloping cancer.

Nutrition classes are currently only offered to Brown Cancer Center patients and their caregivers.

 Meetings are held at the Mint Jubilee Cancer Resource Center (1st floor of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center). 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202. 

More Information:
Barbara Steele
Oncology Informational Specialist
Phone: (502) 562-4158 
Head and Neck Support Group
9/10/2008  

This support group is for any men and women who have been diagnosed with head and neck cancer.

Sessions meet every 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Meetings are held at the Mint Jubilee Cancer Resource Center (1st floor of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center). 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202. 

More Information:
Barbara Steele
Oncology Informational Specialist
Phone: (502) 562-4158  
Chemotherapy Education Classes
9/10/2008

Chemotherapy Teachings are designed to educate and empower cancer patients and their caregivers regarding the management and treatment of side effects and symptoms related to chemotherapy. Sessions are currently only offered to Brown Cancer Center patients and their caregivers.

Meetings are held at the Mint Jubilee Cancer Resource Center (1st floor of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center). 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202.

More Information:
Barbara Steele
Oncology Informational Specialist
Phone: (502) 562-4158 
Music Therapy
9/12/2008  

Music Therapy can be used for specific needs such as relaxation, improving energy, enhancing coping skills, elevating mood, and enriching relationships.

Sessions meet twice a month every 2nd and 4th Friday.

Meetings are held at the Mint Jubilee Cancer Resource Center (1st floor of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center). 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202. 

More Information:
Barbara Steele
Oncology Informational Specialist
Phone: (502) 562-4158  
Qigong
9/15/2008

Qigong helps to increase stamina, flexibility, relaxation and overall quality of life. It is a chinese art using a series of gentle focused exercises for mind and body and can be performed in a standing or seated position.

Open to all cancer survivors and their caregivers. No fee required.

Meetings are held at the Mint Jubilee Cancer Resource Center (1st floor of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center). 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202. 

More Information:
Barbara Steele
Oncology Informational Specialist
Phone: (502) 562-4158 
Body and Spirit
9/16/2008  

Body and Spirit explores the connection between the body and spritual life designed to nurture and strengthen patients' spirit in the course of treatment.

Monthly Topics

August 19, 2008 - Moving On Without Blowing Up: Making Anger a Spiritual Ally

September 16, 2008 - In Over Our Heads: Growing Through Crisis

Meetings are held at the Mint Jubilee Cancer Resource Center (1st floor of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center). 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202. 

More Information:
Gina McElroy
Office Manager
Phone: (502) 562-4158  
Chemotherapy Education Classes
9/17/2008

Chemotherapy Teachings are designed to educate and empower cancer patients and their caregivers regarding the management and treatment of side effects and symptoms related to chemotherapy. Sessions are currently only offered to Brown Cancer Center patients and their caregivers.

Meetings are held at the Mint Jubilee Cancer Resource Center (1st floor of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center). 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202.

More Information:
Barbara Steele
Oncology Informational Specialist
Phone: (502) 562-4158 
Mobile Mammography Unit
9/20/2008  

Breast Cancer Screening … Mammograms for women 40 yrs and over.  No cost to program eligible women without Insurance.  If you have Insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid,U of L Hospital, James Graham Brown Cancer Center will bill that agency

Sponsored by: Louisville/Jefferson County Partnership in Cancer Control.

 
Qigong
9/22/2008

Qigong helps to increase stamina, flexibility, relaxation and overall quality of life. It is a chinese art using a series of gentle focused exercises for mind and body and can be performed in a standing or seated position.

Open to all cancer survivors and their caregivers. No fee required.

Meetings are held at the Mint Jubilee Cancer Resource Center (1st floor of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center). 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, KY 40202. 

More Information:
Barbara Steele
Oncology Informational Specialist
Phone: (502) 562-4158 
Breast Cancer Support Group
9/23/2008  

Monthly Topics

August 26, 2008 - Fear of Recurrence                         &nbs