1. health and fitness
2. disease
3. cancer

AN AFFILIATE OF
Community commitment to cancer care
November/December 2014
Gifting Hope to Local Cancer Patients
During the holiday season
we are often reminded of what
we are thankful for. Here at
Mission Hope Cancer Center,
we are incredibly grateful
for the countless community
members who support our
program.
The unexpected diagnosis
and journey of cancer often
brings emotional challenges
and financial burdens. Generous support from community donations helps to ease
the stress for patients and
their families who are going
through what may be the most
difficult time in their lives.
In addition to the many
community members who
support our cancer program
each year, Marian Cancer
Care wishes to thank event
contributors and organizers
of the recent 11th Annual
­Cruzin’ for Life and the 8th
Annual Rancho Vino. Through
our collaborative efforts, we
help to ensure that no one has
to face cancer alone.
Successful Cruzin’ for Life Event Benefits Mission Hope
The Annual Cruzin’ for Life Car Show & Cruise was yet again another successful
event and fundraising totals are expected to be record-breaking! As one of Santa Maria’s
most popular community events, festivities of this year’s two-day extravaganza included
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­ anta Maria Style barbecue, a car show and survivors cruise, and a dinner with a live/
silent auction. Cruzin’ for Life is a volunteer-run organization and since 2006 has
donated more than $526,000 to Marian Regional Medical Center. Event fundraising
­totals are expected to become available in coming weeks.
Rancho Vino Proceeds Exceed
$75,000 in Support of Cancer
Patients
Coast Hills Community Foundation’s
8th Annual Rancho Vino event took place
at the Monarch Club in Nipomo on September 20, 2014. The annual celebration
of food, spirits, and community was again
an astounding success, with more than
300 attendees and netting more than $75,000 in support of Marian Cancer Care. Within
the past four years, Coast Hills Community Foundation’s Rancho Vino event has donated
a total of $282,000 to Marian Cancer Care, helping to provide lifesaving treatment and
support services to local cancer patients and families.
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working to enhance the quality of life of cancer patients
Getting to Know Mission Hope Cancer Center
Robert A. Dichmann, M.D.
Are you a smoker or did you smoke in the past? Smoking puts you at high
Medical Director
Marian Cancer Care
risk for lung cancer but early detection for lung cancer can save your life.
Todd M. Erickson, M.D.
New Lung Cancer Screening
Program
Medical Oncologist/Hematologist
Christopher W. Johnson, M.D.
Medical Director
da Vinci® Robotic Surgical Services
April Kennedy, M.D.
Get screened now. Be first for a second chance.
Medical Oncologist/Hematologist
Recent federal guidelines recommend that long-term, pack-a-day smokers
receive an annual screening for lung cancer using low-dose spiral computed
tomography (CT) imaging. The guidelines are based on findings from a large
study conducted by the National Cancer Institute that proved screening people
at high risk for developing lung cancer with low-dose CT scans reduced mortality
from lung cancer by 20%. This study estimates that early detection and treatment
could save over 70,000 lives per year.
Who should be screened? Lung cancer screening isn’t appropriate for
everyone. Two main target groups include:
Jeffrey Wu, M.D.
• Those between the ages of 55 and 74 years old
Radiation Oncologist
• Currently a smoker or have quit within the past 15 years, and
Medical Oncologist/Hematologist
Case H. Ketting, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Monica A. Rocco, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Medical Director
Mission Hope Breast Care Center
Stephen J. Vara, M.D.
Katherine M. Guthrie
Regional Director
Central Coast Service Area
• Have smoked at least a pack of cigarettes a day for over 30 years.
or
• Those between the ages of 50 and 74 years old
• Have smoked at least a pack of cigarettes a day for over 20 years, and
Why lung cancer
screening
is important:
• Have one additional lung cancer risk factor (not to include secondhand smoke
exposure.)
The Lung Cancer Screening Program is specifically for those with a high risk
for developing lung cancer. The early intervention allows patients to receive
a diagnosis and treatment plan even before symptoms develop. If you have
questions or feel you may qualify for a screening, please call Carol Herrin, RN,
OCN, at 346.3463.
Lung cancer is the
No. 1
cancer killer
in the USA
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More people die from
lung cancer than from breast, colon,
pancreas and prostate cancers
combined
Early-stage survival rate is
53.5%
Only 15% of lung cancer cases
are currently found in the early stage.
Most cases are not diagnosed until
later stages, when survival rate
is only
3.9%
copi n g w i th c ancer
Sleep and the Cancer Journey
Lack of sleep can wreak havoc on so many different aspects of your life: health, mood, ability to
function. Perpetually getting by on a low dose of sleep can challenge even the strongest person’s
mental health and immune system. It is something that cannot be compromised during the fight
against cancer: your mental health and immune system are two essential components in the cancer
treatment journey. They are intricately intertwined along with your sleep patterns.
Sleep and long-term health
When your sleep is constantly interrupted, it does
not allow your immune system to function at peak
performance. As it becomes harder for your body to
fight off foreign ailments, it puts you at greater risk
for depression. According to the National Cancer
Institute, 45 percent of cancer patients experience
sleep problems, and according to some estimates, 90
percent of people with insomnia—a sleep disorder
characterized by trouble falling and staying asleep—
also have another chronic health condition like
diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease that
may lead to a shortened life expectancy.
Sleep helps the body heal
It is a known fact that your body heals best while at
rest. There are many bodily functions that only occur
when you are asleep. For example, growth hormone
production is at its peak during deep sleep, and this
plays a big role in your immune system. Studies have
shown that when sleep is deprived, the natural killer
cells necessary to ward off disease dramatically
decrease.
Sleep problems, including insomnia in cancer
­patients, is not uncommon. It can be triggered by
­worry, feelings of uncertainty, anxiety and even c­ ancer
treatments and medications. The key is to speak up
and seek medical help if a lack of sleep is interfering
with your daily life. There is no blanket treatment for
sleep disorders; every patient is different and needs to
be treated individually. But there is help, and patients
need to recognize the link between sleep and their
overall health.
Tips for better sleep
Exercise, stress management, proper nutrition, and
consuming moderate amounts of sugar and caffeine
can help improve sleep as you progress through your
cancer treatment. There are appropriate times to
explore sleep medications. Incorporating other proven
methods of relaxation to help promote better sleep
include:
• Meditation
• Yoga
• Journaling
• Massage
• Counseling
• Coaching
• Warm Epsom salt baths
For other ideas on fortifying your mental health and immune system, please see the calendar of programs
offered at Mission Hope Cancer offered in this newsletter, or call John Malinowski, ATC, at 346.3413 to
schedule an assessment in our Cancer Rehabilitation Program.
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h eal in g after lo ss
free i nf ormal di sc u ss ions :
Managing Loss and Grief During the Holidays
The holiday season can be a difficult time for those suffering loss. That’s why
we offer these free informal discussions that focus on practical ways to minimize
negative feelings. Jenni Davis, an experienced oncology counselor and patient
advocate, will lead the discussion as the group discovers helpful strategies to cope
with depression, especially during the holidays. Our hope is that you will benefit
from this time of sharing.
Please join us for refreshments and mutual support.
Jenni Davis
We can help you
take the journey
of healing one
step at a time.
Wednesday, November 12 • 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Mission Hope Cancer Center, 1325 East Church Street, Santa Maria
Please call 219.HOPE (4673) to reserve a seat.
Thursday, November 13 • 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Board Room
345 South Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande • Please call 481.7245 to reserve a seat.
Light up a Life
Thursday, December 4, 2014, 6:30
First United Methodist Church
311 South Broadway, Santa Maria
Dignity Health Hospice invites you to our candlelight
celebration as we remember our loved ones. We will celebrate
the memorial tree, and a presentation of a photo montage.
For information call the Marian Foundation,
805.739.3595.
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communit y education
Science of Radiation Therapy
Mission Hope Cancer Center, in conjunction with the Central Coast STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math) Collaborative, will host a presentation on the science and technology
involved in radiation therapy and how these have contributed to cancer cure rates.
Dinner and lecture:
Wednesday, December 10 • 6:30 p.m.
Case H. Ketting, M.D.
Jeffrey Wu, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
n Mission Hope Cancer Center is pleased to offer
the latest in advanced technology, the TrueBeam
Linear Accelerator (pictured right). A new, revolutionary approach to cancer treatment, TrueBeam
is a powerful, noninvasive system that destroys
cancer­ous and benign tumors with high-dose, highly accurate radiation beams while minimizing
damage to healthy tissue and organs. This
advanced technology represents an exponential
leap forward in the speed, power and precision of
radiation therapy. The TrueBeam delivers radiation
at a faster dose rate than most conventional linear
accelerators, which translates into shorter treatment times for patients, even cutting treatment
periods up to 50%. The True­Beam technology also
has a 4D imaging system and respiratory gating
that improves accuracy to under a millimeter and
reduces radiation exposure to the patient by 25%.
This sophisticated system features a multitude of
technical innovations that dynamically synchronize
imaging, patient positioning, motion management
and treatment delivery. The TrueBeam allows for
image-guided radiotherapy with submillimeter
precision and is capable of treating even a moving
target with unprecedented accuracy. This highly
precise advanced technology is just one of the many
reasons why Mission Hope Cancer Center is currently serving patients who reside up and down the
Central Coast—from Lompoc, Solvang and Santa
Ynez to Atascadero and Los Osos.
Please join us to learn more about the science and technology
involved in radiation therapy, presented by radiation oncologists
Case Ketting, M.D., and Jeffrey Wu, M.D., radiation physicist
Kurt Stump, Ph.D., DABR, and radiation therapist Ken Reg, RTT.
The presentation will review the linked histories of high energy
physics, electronics, computers, and radiation therapy for
cancer. Developments in each of the first three “hard science”
disciplines have contributed to improvements in radiotherapy
delivery and safety, and ultimately, in cancer cure rates. We will
also touch on the historical personalities involved, including some
who called the Central Coast their home. A tour of our state-ofthe-art radiation oncology suite will follow the lecture.
To reserve your seat for this fascinating event, please call
Mission Hope at 805.219.HOPE (4673).
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st r at e gi es for wellness
Holiday Gift Giving Made Healthy
Janelle Derella, MS, RD
Clinical Registered Dietitian
Give the gift of delicious
and healthy food this
year.
Get into the holiday spirit by wrapping some
sweet, savory or spiced homemade gifts. They
are great for friends, family, party favors or
even as stocking stuffers! Many traditional
gifts are not very good for you, so we have
provided three healthier options that everyone will enjoy. Make sure to add the expiration date to stay in line with food safety.
than canned and add whole, unpeeled garlic
cloves in the jar). Add a square of festive fabric
folded over the lid with a rubber band, and
attach the recipe and cooking instructions.
Beans are full of fiber, protein and antioxidants making them a nutrition powerhouse.
Granola Gift Bags: Fill clear gift bags or
­mason jars with granola and tie off with a
colorful ribbon. Make it more festive by using
dried cranberries or cherries. It makes for a
great snack on its own, can add some crunch
and flavor to yogurt, or can be eaten as a
hearty breakfast served with a little milk.
Spice it up: Fill a small jar with a mixture of
dried spices and a hand-written recipe card
for its use. Make your own five spice Chinese
powder by combining star anise, ground
cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper and ground
fennel seeds. A growing body of research,
primarily lab studies, is now zeroing in on
the role specific spices may play in reducing
cancer risk.
A Festive Jar of Homemade Soup Mix:
Layer a glass jar with the dry ingredients from
the delicious White Bean Soup that is listed
below. (Use dried cannellini beans rather
For more practical ideas to add sparkle to your
holidays, check out our FUNdamentals with
Food classes at Mission Hope complete with
cooking demonstrations and tasty samples.
White Bean Soup with Spinach, Leeks and Couscous
Hungry for more?
Ingredients:
n Upcoming topics
at FUNdamentals
with Food:
2 tsp. olive oil
4 leeks, bulb only, chopped (rinsed very well)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups chopped carrots
1/2 tsp. dried mint leaves
2-3 tsp. ground cumin
4 (16 oz.) cans fat-free, reduced-sodium
chicken broth
— November 20
Holiday Gift
Giving Made
Healthy
— December 19
Savory Sides for
the Holidays
Directions: In large soup pot heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks, garlic and carrots and sauté until
tender, about 5 minutes. Add dried mint and cumin. Stir until fragrant about 2 more minutes. Stir in
chicken broth, beans and bay leaves. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Stir in couscous. Cover and
simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in spinach; add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Remove bay
leaf. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
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2 bay leaves
2 (16 oz.) cans cannellini beans,
drained and rinsed
1/4 cup whole-wheat couscous
2 cups packed fresh spinach leaves
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Adapted from American Institute for Cancer Research
copin g w i th cancer
Take Control of Your Mood and Your Life
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants (flowers, herbs, or trees) as therapy to
improve physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Numerous National Cancer Institute
sponsored clinical trials demonstrate aromatherapy is a supportive agent in cancer patients.
Researchers have shown improved sleep, reduced in pain, depression, stress, anxiety and in
physical and psychological symptoms. Further benefits include improved quality-of-life issues
by increased mobility, reduction in blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Essential oils like Roman chamomile,
geranium, lavender, or cedarwood are the
basic materials of aromatherapy and are natural a
­ romatic compounds. They can be both
beautifully and powerfully fragrant. If you
have ever enjoyed the gift of a rose, a walk
by a field of lavender, or the smell of fresh
cut mint, you have experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. Essential oils
can lift the mood, calm the senses and elicit
powerful emotional responses. They go well
beyond their fragrant appeal and can bring
you to a place that is peaceful, balanced,
energized and tranquil.
In addition to their beautiful fragrance,
­essential oils have been used throughout
history in many cultures for their therapeutic
benefits. Modern scientific study and trends
toward more holistic approaches to wellness
are driving new discovery of essential oil
health applications.
Aromatherapy may work by sending
chemical messages to the part of the brain
that affects moods and emotions. Essential
oils are most often used by inhaling them or
Aromatherapy: Essential Oils Class
Thursday, December 4 • 5:30 p.m.
Presenters: Nancy Reinstein, Registered
Dietitian, Ph.D., Nutrition Science,
Full-time Lecturer, Cal Poly SLO; and
Catherine Cerri, Wellness Advocate
Mission Hope Cancer Center,
Conference Room
1325 East Church Street, Santa Maria
Please call Mission Hope to register: 805.219.HOPE (4673).
by applying them in diluted form to the skin.
Safety testing on essential oils has found very
few bad side effects. Aromatherapy products
do not need approval by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration because no specific
medical claims are made.
Certain essential oils have antibacterial,
­antiviral, antifungal effects, when diffused
in the air, can be very stimulating (energizing) while others can be calming and soothing. Beyond emotional benefits, essential oils
can also be used as cleansing and purifying
additives to laundry and surface cleaners
throughout the home. Using essential oils
can be both profoundly simple and life
changing. Essential oils used in aromatherapy are uplifting, joyful, invigorating, grounding and calming. Many patients find complementary treatments, such as aromatherapy,
help them manage the symptoms caused by
cancer and the treatments for it easing their
journey to wellness. To learn more and open
your eyes to the beauty around you, plan to
attend our essential oils class (see box).
Try this at home:
squeeze the peel
of a ripe orange or
lemon. The fragrant
residue on your hand
is full of essential
oils.
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take charge of your recovery
Cancer Rehabilitation Program
Working to Empower Patients toward Recovery
Do you want more flexibility? Do you want more endurance? Do you want to be stronger? Exercise
has been shown to help increase flexibility, muscle endurance, and strength. Participating in the
Cancer Exercise Program can help you achieve these benefits and more.
The Cancer Rehabilitation Program is a 12-week
exercise program designed to help you establish and
meet your fitness goals. The program works in collaboration with your Cancer Center physician and
supports the research demonstrating the numerous
benefits of exercise for individuals undergoing c­ ancer
treatment, those recently completed with treatment
and survivors. To help you get started, our Cancer
Exercise Trainer, John Malinowski, ATC, will develop
a personalized program to address muscle imbalances, restore flexibility, strength, range of motion
and endurance. As the weeks go by, activities of daily
living become more manageable and give you confidence to live each day to your full potential.
n Ready to dive in? The Cancer Rehabilitation Program now includes aquatic exercise!
Please call John Malinowski, ATC, at 805.346.3413 to schedule your assessment.
One of the Mission Hope’s most popular offerings!
Cancer Patients Find Health
Benefits from Acupuncture
Now offered Mondays • 3:30 p.m.
Mission Hope Cancer Center, Santa Maria
Each patient receives individualized care in a
comfortable reclining chair. Please call to reserve
your spot: 805.219.HOPE (4673).
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Cancer patients are no strangers to needles, but
several are finding that being pricked during acupuncture relieves pain caused by treatment rather
than induces it. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese
medicine that inserts hair-thin needles gently into
the skin at specific points, called acupoints, according to the National Center for Complementary and
Alternative Medicine. When stimulated in this way
acupoints can help correct and rebalance physical,
mental, spiritual, and emotional energy. Patients
describe it as a calming and invigorating experience,
and credit acupuncture for helping relieve chronic
pain, headaches, nausea, vomiting, depression, neutropenia, anxiety, and fatigue associated with cancer
treatment. Some people feel relief pretty quickly,
while others start noticing a change after about four
or five treatments.
Celebrate the Season
l o o k ing ah ead
You are invited to join us for our special Holiday events!
Holiday Gatherings 2014
Mission Hope Cancer Center, 1325 East Church Street, Santa Maria
Please call to confirm your attendance: 805.219.HOPE (4673).
Men’s Holiday Breakfast
Friday, December 12 • 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Group members and their families, including those
newly-diagnosed, are welcome to share in this
annual tradition of celebration.
Christmas Party
for Patients and Caregivers
Thursday, December 18 • 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Patients, survivors, and their loved ones are invited
to gather together to enjoy savory treats and friendship as we celebrate the season accompanied by
beautiful harp music performed by Toni Destro.
Back by popular demand! Unleash your creativity at our fun free workshop series:
SoulCollage® Class
di sc over yo u r w i sd om , change yo u r wo rld T M
Fridays: November 7, 21 and December 5, 19 • 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Mission Hope Cancer Center, 1325 East Church Street, Santa Maria
Offering a ­visual way to discover your feelings and inner wisdom, SoulCollage®
is an art therapy process suitable for everyone. Originated by Seena B. Frost,
SoulCollage® leads participants in a collage process that promotes healing and
self-discovery. This creative outlet has been used successfully in the treatment of
grief, recovery, respite and r­ enewal, and all of life’s major transitions. This is done
by moving fragments of cut-out magazine pictures and/or photographs around,
fitting them together in a surprising new way. The finished collages not only
articulate what we cannot, but also allow us to get in touch with our feelings and
to give voice to that which is in our soul.
Walk-ins welcome; no reservations necessary. Materials are provided.
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November Classes and Programs
Monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
3
4
5
6
10:00 Patient orientation Class
2:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group
3:30 Community acupuncture
4:00 exercise through Cancer
9:00 Lymphedema Prevention
exercise
12:00 Look Good, feel Better
(english)
6:30 Grief support Group
10:30 Meditation Class
MRMC Chapel
9:00 Massage therapy
10:30 exercise through Cancer
2:00 Book Club Group
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11
12
13
10:30 Meditation Class
9:00 Massage therapy
10:30 exercise through Cancer
2:00 General support Group
10:00 Patient orientation Class
2:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group
3:30 Community acupuncture
4:00 exercise through Cancer
9:00 Lymphedema Prevention
exercise
3:00 an afternoon of Music,
MRMC Chapel
6:30 Grief support Group
3:00 Patient orientation Class
6:00 Caregiver support Group
11:00 Learn Golf!
1:00 Managing Loss and Grief
3:00 Patient orientation Class
friday
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1:00 soulCollage Class
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8:00 Men’s Cancer discussion
Group
9:00 to 12:00
spirit of hope Boutique
17
18
19
20
21
10:00 Patient orientation Class
2:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group
3:30 Community acupuncture
4:00 exercise through Cancer
9:00 Lymphedema Prevention
exercise
12:00 Look Good, feel Better
(english)
6:00 sPohnC, santa Maria
6:30 Grief support Group
10:30 Meditation Class
MRMC Chapel
9:00 fundamentals with food
9:00 Massage therapy
10:30 exercise through Cancer
2:00 Lymphoma, Leukemia and
Multiple Myeloma support
Group
1:00 soulCollage Class
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25
26
27
28
10:30 Meditation Class
Office closed
Office closed
10:00 Patient orientation Class
2:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group
3:30 Community acupuncture
4:00 exercise through Cancer
6:30 Grief support Group
3:00 Patient orientation Class
3:00 Patient orientation Class
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Most classes listed here are held in the Mission Hope Cancer Center Conference Room.
For specific location addresses and class details, please see pages 12-14.
Please note: Calendar depicts weekdays only.
December Classes and Programs
Monday
1
10:00 Patient orientation Class
2:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group
3:30 Community acupuncture
4:00 exercise through Cancer
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10:00 Patient orientation Class
2:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group
3:30 Community acupuncture
4:00 exercise through Cancer
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
2
3
4
5
9:00 Lymphedema Prevention
exercise
12:00 Look Good, feel Better
(english)
6:30 Grief support Group
10:30 Meditation Class
MRMC Chapel
9:00 Massage therapy
10:30 exercise through Cancer
2:00 Book Club Group
5:30 essential oil Class
1:00 soulCollage Class
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10
11
12
10:30 Meditation Class
9:00 Massage therapy
10:30 exercise through Cancer
2:00 General support Group
9:00 Lymphedema Prevention
exercise
3:00 an afternoon of Music,
MRMC Chapel
6:30 Grief support Group
3:00 Patient orientation Class
6:00 Caregiver support Group
11:00 Learn Golf!
3:00 Patient orientation Class
8:00 Men’s holiday Breakfast
9:00 to 12:00
spirit of hope Boutique
6:30 radiation therapy Lecture
and dinner
15
16
17
18
19
10:00 Patient orientation Class
2:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group
3:30 Community acupuncture
4:00 exercise through Cancer
9:00 Lymphedema Prevention
exercise
12:00 Look Good, feel Better
(english)
6:30 Grief support Group
10:30 Meditation Class
MRMC Chapel
9:00 fundamentals with food
9:00 Massage therapy
10:30 exercise through Cancer
3:00 Christmas Party
1:00 soulCollage Class
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23
24
25
26
10:30 Meditation Class
Office closed
Office closed
10:00 Patient orientation Class
2:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group
3:30 Community acupuncture
4:00 exercise through Cancer
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10:00 Patient orientation Class
2:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group
3:30 Community acupuncture
4:00 exercise through Cancer
30
9:00 Lymphedema Prevention
exercise
3:00 Patient orientation Class
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Di g nity Health of the Central Coa st C l a ss e s , Gro ups & P ro g r a ms
Acupuncture Treatments
Breast Cancer Support Group
arroyo grande (AG)
Arroyo Grande Community
Hospital
345 South Halcyon Road
Schedule a free appointment with
a licensed acupuncturist to help
manage the side effects of cancer
treatment.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 20 & DEC 18; 12:00 noon
A support group focusing on breast
cancer, the journey and sharing
valuable information and resources.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 4 & DEC 2; 5:30 PM
San Luis Obispo (SLO)
Reservations required; please
call 805.542.6234.
locati o ns
HCRC
Hearst Cancer Resource Center
1941 Johnson Avenue
Suite 201A
Veterans’ Memorial Building
801 Grand Avenue
Santa Maria (SM)
Each patient receives individualized
care in comfortable reclining chair.
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 3, 10, 17, 24 & DEC 1, 8, 15,
22, 29; 3:30 PM
Reservations required; please
call 805.219.HOPE (4673)
MHCC
Mission Hope Cancer Center
1325 East Church Street
Spanish Group • En Español:
MECC
Marian Extended Care Center
1530 Cypress Way
Si usted o alguien de su familia sufre
de cáncer acompáñenos para discutir
temas de como combatir y sobrevivir
la enfermedad.
Los Adobes de Maria II, SM
No classes during the months of
November or December.
MHW
Marian Health & Wellness Center
1207 East Main Street
Los Adobes de Maria II
1148 West Boone Street
ge t t i n g s ta rt e d
Patient Orientation Class
(Only for Mission Hope Patients)
A cancer diagnosis often requires
navigating an unfamiliar world. Get to
know us and the services we provide
so we can take this journey together.
A mandatory meeting for cancer
patients, families and their caregivers.
Apoyo y educación para
personas con cáncer
Art Therapy Class
Art workshop using varied materials
and techniques to help boost creative
expression. A program of the Hearst
Cancer Resource Center.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 17 & DEC 15; 1:30 PM
“Great books help you understand,
and they help you feel understood.”
—John Green
Book Club Group
NOV 5, 12, 19, 26 & DEC 3, 10, 17;
3:00 PM
Join our book club to meet interesting
new people and expand your knowledge of great literature selections.
In November we will be reading The
Silkworm by Robert Galbraith; call for
the December book!
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 6 & DEC 4; 2:00 PM
Please call 805.219.HOPE (4673)
for more information.
Call Liz at 805.346.3405 for more
information.
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 3, 10, 17, 24 & DEC 1, 8, 15,
22, 29; 10:00 AM
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Community Acupuncture
Caregiver Support Group
A forum for people to get together
with those who understand their
concerns, share helpful strategies,
lend support and encouragement.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 6, 20 & DEC 4 & 18; 6:00 PM
By reservation only; please call
805.542.6234.
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 5 & DEC 3; 6:00 PM
Central Coast SurvivorOARS
A dragon boating team for female
cancer survivors of all ages and
fitness levels and their family and
friends.
Please call Leslyn Keith for
details: 805.782.9300.
Cancer Rehabilitation
The Mission Hope Cancer Rehabilita­
tion Program is a 12-week program
which includes group, individual and
aquatic exercise, designed to help you
meet your fitness goals. Each partici­
pant will meet one-on-one with our
certified Cancer Exercise Trainer for
an individualized program. Please
call to schedule your personalized
assessment.
Marian Health & Wellness Center, SM
Reservations required; please
call 805.346.3413.
Energy Balancing
Certified practitioners help promote
relaxation, decrease stress and
enhance well-being to cancer patients.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 10, 24 & DEC 8 & 22; 11:00 AM
Reservations required; please
call 805.542.6234.
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
No classes during the months of
November or December.
Exercise Through Cancer
Specialized exercise class offered
to cancer patients to help manage
fatigue and improve stamina.
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 6, 13, 20 & DEC 4, 11, 18;
10:30 AM
NOV 3, 10, 17, 24 & DEC 1, 8, 15,
22, 29; 4:00 PM
FUNdamentals with Food
Have FUN discovering how a healthy
diet filled with a variety of foods can
aid in the battle against cancer.
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 20 & DEC 18; 9:00 AM
General Support Group
Informal support group for all
patients and their loved ones.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 6, 20 & DEC 4, 18; 6:00 PM
“Nature looks dead in winter because her life
is gathered into her heart. She withers the plant
down to the root that she may grow it up again
fairer and stronger.”
—Hugh Macmillan
Learn Golf!
Lymphedema Prevention
Exercise
This new support group will utilize
three holes of the 12 hole golf course
to help our patients and caregivers
learn the game with golf professionals
in a stress free manner.
Monarch Dunes, Nipomo
NOV 12 & DEC 10 & JAN 14, 28 &
FEB 11, 25 & MAR 11, 25; 11:00 AM
By reservation only; please call
805.542.6234.
by appointment; Please call
805.219.HOPE (4673).
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 13 & DEC 11; 2:00 PM
Arroyo Grande Community
Hospital, AG
NOV 5 & DEC 3; 6:00 PM
Look Good, Feel Better (English)
Grief Support Group
Providing a safe place to express your
feelings and begin working through
the grieving process.
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 4, 11, 18, 25 & DEC 2, 9, 16;
6:30 PM
Guided Meditation Class
Learn to live life more fully and
peacefully in order to handle
challenges with calmness and
compassion.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 13 & DEC 11; 3:30 PM
Program teaches skincare and makeup techniques to mitigate appearance-related side effects of cancer
treatments.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 5 & DEC 3; 10:00 AM
Reservations required; please
call: 805.542.6234
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 4, 18 & DEC 2, 16;
12:00 noon
Reservations required; please
call 805.219.HOPE (4673).
Lymphedema Education
A certified lymphedema specialist
reviews lymphedema signs and
symptoms and how to manage them.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 11; 1:00 PM
new class
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Therapeutic exercise class designed
for breast cancer survivors and those
battling ­chronic conditions.
Marian Health & Wellness Center, SM
NOV 4, 11, 18 & DEC 2, 9, 16, 30;
9:00 AM
Reservations required; please
call 805.219.HOPE (4673).
Lymphoma, Leukemia &
Multiple Myeloma (LL&MM)
Established to help individuals and
their families cope with diagnosis,
before, during and after treatment.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 12 & DEC 10; 1:00 PM
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 20; 2:00 PM
Massage Therapy
Massage can help to reduce stress and
promote relaxa­tion, as well as b
­ olster
the immune system, help with circulation and restore energy. MCC offers
15 minute chair massages (patients
remain fully clothed) provided by certified m
­ assage therapists.
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 6, 13, 20 & DEC 4, 11, 18;
9:00–11:00 AM
Reservations required; please
call 805.219.HOPE (4673).
Classes continue
Check out our classes, programs and events online:
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Cl a sse s, Gro u ps & Pro g rams
Two locations:
Meditation Class
Meditation is a mind-body process
that uses concentration or reflection
to relax the body and calm the mind.
Join us as we explore various medita­
tion techniques to reduce pain and
anxiety, as well as improve mood and
immune function.
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 12, 26 & DEC 10, 24; 10:30 AM
MRMC Chapel, SM
NOV 5, 19 & DEC 3, 17; 10:30 AM
Men’s Cancer Discussion Group
An opportunity to discuss issues,
share concerns and exchange
informa­tion on topics related to all
cancers, as well as general health care
concerns and trends.
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 14 & DEC 12; 8:00 AM
Nutritional Counseling
One-on-one consultations with a
Registered Dietitian.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
by appointment; Please call
805.542.6234
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
by appointment; Please call
805.219.HOPE (4673).
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Open discussions for men and their
families to learn about a prostate
­cancer diagnosis and treatment options. Participants can access objective information and share solutions.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 17 & DEC 15; 6:30 PM
Qigong Class
Pronounced “chee-gung,” Qigong
means Energy Work and involves
gentle, repetitive, flowing movements
coordinated with deep-breathing; can
be done sitting or standing.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 3, 17 & DEC 1, 15; 5:00 PM
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new class
Ongoing cancer support meeting
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer
Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Attend our upcoming educational presentation given by a qualified speaker.
November 18: “Ask the Nurse?”
with Carol Herrin, RN, Oncology Certified Nurse
Questions? Please contact Aundie Werner at 805.739.3185 or via email at
Aundie.Werner@dignityhealth.org.
SoulCollage® Art Therapy
Warm Yarns Knitting Circle
Creative process for accessing your
intuition and creating an incredible
deck of cards with deep personal
meaning.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 11, 25 & DEC 9, 23; 6:00 PM
Experienced knitters and novices
at all l­ evels are welcome to join.
Instructions, needles and yarn will be
provided for beginners.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 4, 11, 18, 25 & DEC 2, 9, 16,
23, 30; 3:00 PM
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 7, 21 & DEC 5, 19; 1:00 PM
Sound Therapy
(formerly Healing Bowls)
Experience the deep relaxation of
pure quartz crystal singing bowls.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 10 & DEC 8; 5:00 PM
SPOHNC, Santa Maria (Support
for People with Oral, Head, and
Neck Cancer, Inc.)
Meetings offers information, support
and encouragement to newly-diagnosed patients and their loved ones.
Marian Extended Care Center, SM
NOV 18; 6:00 PM
Tai Chi Chih
The gentle movements of Tai Chi
Chih increase physical energy and
improve health, well-being, balance,
flexibility and stamina.
Hearst Cancer Resource Center, SLO
NOV 5, 12, 19 & DEC 3, 10, 17
Beginners: 10 :30 AM Reservations
required; please call
805.542.6234. Advanced: 11: 00 a.m.
Wishing you peace and joy during the
holiday season and into the new year!
Warm Yarns Knitting and
Crocheting Support Group
We knit and crochet hats for the
chemo room and other fun pro­jects;
teachers and supplies available.
Mission Hope Cancer Center, SM
NOV 3, 10, 17, 24 & DEC 1, 8, 15,
22, 29; 2:00 PM
Yoga for Cancer Patients
and Survivors
The styles of yoga that are used for
health purposes typically combine
physical postures, breathing techniques, and/or relaxa­tion. Classes are
led by experienced instructors with a
sensitivity toward cancer patients.
Veterans’ Memorial Building, SLO
NOV 5, 12, 19; 4:15 PM
con tacts
Turn to us for answers about cancer
Marian Regional Medical Center at
Mission Hope Cancer Center
1325 East Church Street, Suite 102
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Sean Hunt, RN, BSN, OCN
Cancer Care Navigator/
Survivorship Program
346.3401
805.219.HOPE (4673)
Sean.Hunt003@dignityhealth.org
Se habla español: 805.346.3406
www.missionhopecancercenter.com
Michelle Lamarche, RN
Jenni Davis
assistant nurse manager
mission hope infusion center
346.3421
French Hospital Medical Center
Hearst Cancer Resource Center
1941 Johnson Avenue, Suite 201A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
www.frenchmedicalcenter.org
Gloria Caine, RN, BSN, OCN,
CBPN-C
Nurse Navigator, HCRC
Michelle.Lamarche@dignityhealth.org
542.6234
346.3402
Chris Magana
Gloria.Caine@dignityhealth.org
Jennifer.Davis005@dignityhealth.org
cancer center transport coordinator
Beverly Kirkhart
Liz Elliott, RN, OCN, CBCN,
CBPN-IC
Chris.Magana@dignityhealth.org
Oncology Counselor and
Patient Advocate
Breast Care Navigator
346.3405
Elizabeth.Elliott@dignityhealth.org
Alison Fernandez, RN, MPH,
OCN
UCLA Clinical Research Coordinator
346.3461
Alison.Fernandez@dignityhealth.org
Carol Herrin, RN, OCN
Clinical Research Navigator
346.3463
Carol.Herrin@dignityhealth.org
346.3444
John Malinowski, ATC
cancer exercise trainer
346.3413
John.Malinowski@dignityhealth.org
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
Coastal Cancer Care Center
921 Oak Park Boulevard, Suite 100B
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
www.arroyograndehospital.org
Mary Fedel, RN, OCN
Cancer Care Navigator
Director, HCRC
542.6269
Beverly.Kirkhart@dignityhealth.org
Infusion Center
of San Luis Obispo
715 Tank Farm Road, Suite B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Susan L. Diaz, RN, OCN
clinical supervisor
786.6144
Susan.Diaz@dignityhealth.org
Dignity Health Central Coast
481.7245
Katherine M. Guthrie
Mary.Fedel@dignityhealth.org
cancer services regional Director
346.3434
Katherine.Guthrie@dignityhealth.org
Mission Hope Cancer Center Phone Numbers
FIRST FLOOR:
Marian Cancer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219.HOPE (4673)
Marian PET/CT Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346.3470
Radiation Oncology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 925.2529
second FLOOR:
Marian Breast Imaging Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346.3490
Mission Hope Breast Care Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346.3456
Monica A. Rocco, M.D., f.a.c.s.
Surgeons Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348.3700
third FLOOR:
Medical Oncology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349.9393
Mission Hope Infusion Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346.3419
Mission Hope Lab (Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346.3480
Outpatient Palliative Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346.3404
Tina McEvoy, RN, BSN,
CHPN
Hospice and Palliative Care
Director
739.3828
Tina.McEvoy@dignityhealth.org
medical directors
marian regional medical center
Robert A. Dichmann, M.D.
Arroyo Grande Community
Hospital
Edwin Hayashi, M.D., F.A.C.S.
French Hospital medical center
Thomas Spillane, M.D.
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Mission Hope Cancer Center New Support Group
LEARN GOLF!
learn golf!
Monarch Dunes Golf Club
WHAT:
EARN GOLF! with Monarch Dunes and Mission Hope Cancer
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Center, as seen in the November issue of Golf Digest.
WHERE:
Monarch Dunes Golf Course, Nipomo
STAFF:Jim Delaby, PGA & TFTCC Director of Instruction and Monarch
Dunes Golf Academy, and Jenni Davis, Mission Hope
WHEN:The second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
unless a Holiday. Scheduled dates: November 12, December 10,
January 14, 2015, January 28, February 11, February 25,
March 11, March 25.
EQUIPMENT:All necessary golf equipment is supplied. Participants are required
to wear golf shoes or tennis shoes and a collared shirt; no cut-offs or
ragged pants. Jacket or sweater is recommended and bring water to
stay hydrated. Players can walk the course or utilize a cart.
What better way is there to renew
your spirit and forget your troubles than
out in nature? The therapeutic value of
being in a beautiful, natural setting is
unmatched. For the past seven years,
Marian Cancer Care has helped our
patients achieve that feeling in a golf
support group called Swing Thru Cancer.
Monarch Dunes Golf Club in Nipomo
has been welcoming cancer patients,
survivors and caregivers to learn basic
and simple golf techniques.
Due to the success of this program,
Jim Delaby, the PGA Director of Instruc­
tion at Monarch Dunes, has decided to
“step it up a notch.” Our newly-revised
golf group—aptly named LEARN
GOLF!—will utilize three holes of the
12 hole course to help our patients and
caregivers learn the game of golf in a fun
and stress free manner. The Monarch
Dunes golf professionals will be with the
group each step of the way.
Recently Mission Hope staff did a
“trial run” of this new group to under­
stand exactly how it would work for our
patients. We were all non-golfers (or
possibly wanna-be golfers) so we were
the perfect newbies. Our nervousness
turned to laughter and amazement at
Jim Delaby has started a free new
program for beginning golfers to
learn the game of golf.
how well we did under the
tutelage of Jim Delaby. The
sense of accomplishment
was great! The hour went
by quickly and we all left
wanting more.
This LEARN GOLF!
Support Group is free to
the patients and caregivers
of Mission Hope. We are
thankful to the generosity of
Monarch Dunes for making
this happen and are excited to
be bringing it to you.
Reservations are required. To register or for more information, please call Jenni Davis at 805.346.3402.
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