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Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
SCOTTSDALE
HEALTHCARE
SPECIAL EDITION CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
November 2014 – February 2015
The Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale
Healthcare was dedicated on Dec. 6, 2001. Since then
it has become known throughout the southwest for
its innovative combination of community oncology
services, academic medicine and genomic research.
Clean Eating
The Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center:
YOUR Support Team in 2015
The Basic Principles
It’s time to start thinking about ways to enhance your wellbeing as
we begin the holiday season and even into the New Year. Whether
your aim is to reach a healthy weight, eat more vegetables, do
resistance training, reduce your stress, work on positive energy,
get screened for prevention or something else, the support team of
experts at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center will help you turn
your thoughts into realities.
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• Body, Mind & Spirit
Eat whole foods
Avoid processed foods
Eliminate refined sugar
Eat 5-6 small meals a day
Cook your own meals
Keep a balanced diet
Mark these dates on your calendar for the
upcoming EAT REAL cooking classes
with Terri Taylor, RD!
• Cancer Care Coordinator
• Exercise Specialst
• Genetics
Wednesday, November 19
and Wednesday, December 10, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 14
and Wednesday, February 11, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
• Lymphedema Therapy
• Nutritionist
• Social Worker
• Tina’s Treasure’s Cancer Care Boutique
Special “Live Clean” Program
Tuesday, March 31, 6 – 8 p.m.
Mark your calendars now! More details to come!
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Light the Night
Free Skin Cancer Screening & Awareness Event
Friday, November 7
6:00 p.m.
Phoenix Municipal Stadium
5999 E Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Saturday, November 15, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Center for Dermatology
14275 N 87th Street, Suite 109 & 110
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
You’re invited to join the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center team
for the upcoming fourth annual Light the Night Walk! Each year,
in communities all across the United States and Canada, teams of
families, friends, co-workers and local and national corporations
come together to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society’s (LLS’s) Light The Night® Walk events and bring help
and hope to people battling blood cancers. Light The Night Walk
events are evenings filled with inspiration. During this leisurely
walk, participants carry illuminated balloons – white for survivors,
red for supporters and gold in memory of loved ones lost to
cancer. Thousands of walkers – men, women and children – form
a community of caring, bringing light to the dark world of cancer.
Retina screenings will be offered first come, first serve from 9:00-10:30 am
for those with a cancer genetic disposition.
Join the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center team by registering at:
http://pages.lightthenight.org/az/Phoenix14/VGPCC
Scottsdale Healthcare Annual Rob
Moy Memorial Motorcycle Run
Saturday, November 8
This year’s run features a new, shorter
route of 134 miles, and the theme will be
a scrabble challenge! The rider with the
highest word value will win a 40" flat screen
TV! Other fabulous raffle prizes and drawings will be held as well.
All winners must be present to win!
Registration Fees:
Biker - $35
Rider - $20
“Six Pack” Special - register a team of six riders and your
registration is free!
For more information and to register, visit shc.org/motorcyclerun
(https://give.shc.org/motorcyclerun).
Now that summer is coming to an end, let’s check out that skin! The
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center is partnering with the Center for
Dermatology to provide a FREE fall skin cancer screening event
featuring:
• Free skin cancer screenings by appointment
• Optomap retinal screening by Arizona Eye Care
• Ask the Pharmacist about medications affected by sun exposure
Free! Space is limited. Appointments are required for skin cancer
screenings. Registration opens September 15. To register, visit shc.org/
events or call 480-882-4636.
Holiday Celebration of Lights
Tuesday, December 2, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
Join us for our annual Holiday Celebration
of Lights at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer
Center!
This event features:
• Special Music Entertainment
• Holiday Tea & Refreshments
• Candle Light Remembrance —Wall of Valor
The Wall of Valor is the area just south of the Virginia G. Piper
Cancer Center, before crossing the bridge to the hospital. The Wall
of Valor honors those we have lost to cancer as well as cancer survivors.
Register online at shc.org/events or by calling 480-882-4636.
Pancreatic Support Group Special Event
Tuesday, December 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, First Floor
Conference Room
Dr. Daniel Von Hoff, MD, FACP Chief Scientific Officer of the
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center’s Clinical Trials Program will
present Improving Survival & Early Detection, followed by a holidaythemed reception. For pancreatic patients and family members only.
Registration is required at shc.org/events or 480-882-4636.
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Clinical Laser Hair Therapy
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he Virginia Piper Cancer Center is partnering with the
American Society for Hair Loss to offer low-level light
therapy to patients following chemotherapy and/or radiation
treatment.
The American Society for Hair Loss has been successfully
helping chemotherapy, radiation therapy and genetic hair
loss patients for the past four years at Tina’s Treasures
Cancer Boutique, located in the Virginia Piper Cancer
Center at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center.
Patients receiving low-level light therapy are experiencing
hair growth in 5 to 6 months, where it normally can take up t
o 13 to 14 months.
Most patients also experience a better quality of hair and notice
that their hair returns to their original characteristics without
having to go through the ‘baby or feather-like hair’ growth phase
that many experience when their hair first grows in.
Please visit www.americansocietyforhairloss.com to view our
gallery of before and after photos and view patient testimonials.
For more information or to book your complimentary
consultation, call 480-970-0300.
*Results may vary with each patient due to different types of chemotherapy or
radiation that are administered. Strict adherence to the given protocol is required to get the best results.
Support Groups at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP — This group is dedicated to lovingly help breast cancer survivors wherever they are on the path of treatment or survivorship. Group
members listen to your story with gentle hearts while sharing their own stories, knowledge, and inspirations. Peer facilitated.
CANCER SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP — Many people today are living life and surviving
longer with a cancer diagnosis. This general cancer support group is for those who have completed
initial treatment. Facilitator: Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center Social Worker Gerrie Jakobs, LCSW
CAREGIVER AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP — Supporting a loved one through their cancer
journey, whether by being a direct caregiver or an affected family member brings its own unique
set of challenges. Share your concerns and learn coping strategies in a safe environment. Facilitator:
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center Social Worker Gerrie Jakobs, LCSW
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — Coping with loss is discussed in a supportive and confidential
environment. Topics include dealing with loneliness, understanding the grieving process, adjusting to
life without the loved one, taking next steps and finding meaning and reinvesting in life. Facilitator:
Hospice of the Valley Bereavement Counselor, Ann Hamlin
LIVING WITH LYMPHEDEMA — Join us for a monthly interactive and informative class focused
on lymphedema maintenance and education. Guest lecturers and specialists regarding this chronic
condition will be featured each month along with interactive sessions on your specific questions and concerns. Facilitator: Christy Kim, PT, MSPT, CLT-LANA
NON HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMA SUPPORT GROUP — This support group is open to men and women diagnosed with this blood cancer, whether newly diagnosed or living
with and through treatments. This group is a safe environment to share questions, feelings, and gain valuable information from each other and learn from exceptional speakers
who contribute to our group on a quarterly basis. A family member, caregiver and/or close friends are welcome too. Peer facilitated.
SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH ORAL, HEAD AND NECK CANCER (SPOHNC) — Monthly support group offering information, support and encouragement to newly diagnosed
patients, survivors, family members and friends. Facilitator: Chris Henderson, MCD, CCC-SLP
PANCREATIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP — Living with a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer brings a unique set of challenges for both patients and families. This monthly “sharing”
group will feature guest speakers on topics of interest and time for sharing and learning new skills. Open to patients and family members. Facilitator: Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
Social Worker Gerrie Jakobs, LCSW and Susan Yee, RN, BSN, OCN, Pancreatic Nurse Coordinator, Clinical Trials Program. This group meets in the 3rd floor Conference Room at the Bisgrove
Research Center, across the street from The Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center. Registration is required prior to attending group. Please call 480-323-1321.
*GUEST SPEAKER FOR NOVEMBER 11 —Terri Taylor, Oncology Dietitian, will lead an interactive program on meal planning with pancreatic cancer.
NEWLY DIAGNOSED SUPPORT GROUP — It’s common to experience a range of emotions after learning that you have been diagnosed with cancer. This group will assist newly
diagnosed patients to navigate through the world of cancer treatment and into survivorship. Facilitator: Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center Social Worker Gerrie Jakobs, LCSW.
Please see the calendar on Pages 4-7 for support group meeting days and times.
For more information please contact Gerrie Jakobs at 480-323-1321.
*Scottsdale Healthcare is not responsible for the expertise or
services provided by the supporting groups.
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November 2014 Calendar of Events
Free Classes for Cancer Survivors
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
All Body, Mind and Spirit classes are held in Suite 203, 2nd floor, unless otherwise noted.
Registration is required for all classes except support groups. Please call 480-882-4636 to register for
Nutritional and Facing Forward classes. Please call 480-323-1981 for all Body, Mind and Spirit Classes.
** AZCCC - Osborn, 7337 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. Integrative Therapies are available for cancer patients -
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
for additional information call 480-323-1981.
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
3
4
5
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Beginning Medical
Qi Gong – 11 a.m.
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Healing Art - 2:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30 p.m., AZCCC**
10
Kundalini Yoga -10 a.m.
Support Group for
Cancer Survivors 12:30 p.m.
Healing Art – 2:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga – 5:30 p.m.,
AZCCC**
Facing Forward
4 – 6 p.m.
Drumming
6 – 7:30 p.m.
17
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
11 Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Journal Writing
NEW!
Workshop – 1:30 p.m.
Hospice of the Valley
Grief Support Group
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Pancreatic Cancer
Support Group
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Hatha Yoga for Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
12
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Healing Art – 2:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga – 5:30 p.m.,
AZCCC**
Power of Music –
NEW!
6 p.m.
24
Kundalini Yoga - 10 a.m.
Healing Art – 2:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga – 5:30 p.m.,
AZCCC**
Living With
Lymphedema
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Caregiver & Family
Support Group
5:30 p.m.
Hatha Yoga for
Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
25 Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Hospice of the Valley
Grief Support Group
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Hatha Yoga for Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
8
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
Breast Cancer
Support Group
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hatha Yoga – 9:30 a.m.
Tai Chi – 5 p.m., AZCCC**
Support Group for
Cancer Survivors 5:30 p.m.
7
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Guided Imagery
1 –2 p.m.
Hatha Yoga for
Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
18
6
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
Knitting & Embroidery
1:30 p.m.
Yoga Nidra – 1 p.m.
13
14
Annual Rob Moy
Memorial
Motorcycle Run
15
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
** SUNDAY, NOV. 16
Beginning Medical
Qi Gong – 11 a.m.
Undy 5000
State Capitol District
(downtown Phoenix)
1600 W. Washington St.
Hatha Yoga – 9:30 a.m.
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
Inspirational Meditation
1 p.m.
Library/Chapel NEW!
Tai Chi – 5 p.m., AZCCC**
Non-Hodgkin’s
Lymphoma Support
Group
6 – 8 p.m.
Restorative Yoga
10 a.m.
19
20
21
Beginning Medical
Qi Gong – 11 a.m.
Hatha Yoga – 9:30 a.m.
Guided Imagery
1 – 2 p.m.
22
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
Tai Chi – 5 p.m., AZCCC**
Knitting & Embroidery
1:30 p.m.
Cooking Class
6 - 7:30 p.m.
SPOHNC Support Group
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
NEW!
Sound Healing
Meditation - 10 a.m.
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
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Closed in observance of
the Thanksgiving holiday
No classes or events.
Closed November 27-29
Exception - Infusion Services
Early Closure
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December 2014 Calendar of Events
Free Classes for Cancer Survivors
Monday
Tuesday
1
2
Free Classes for Cancer Survivors
Wednesday
Thursday
3 Beginning Medical
Qi Gong – 11 a.m.
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Guided Imagery
1 – 2 p.m.
Book Group:“The
Aviator’s Wife”by
Melanie Benjamin
2 p.m.
Healing Art – 2:30 p.m.
8
Hatha Yoga – 9:30 a.m.
Tai Chi – 5 p.m., AZCCC**
Kundalini Yoga - 10 a.m.
Celebration of Lights
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Support Group for
Cancer Survivors
5:30 p.m.
9
10
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
Knitting & Embroidery
1:30 p.m.
Yoga Nidra – 1 p.m.
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
11
12
13
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Journal Writing
NEW!
Workshop – 1:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Healing Art – 2:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga – 5:30 p.m.,
AZCCC**
Drumming
6 – 7:30 p.m.
15
Pancreatic Cancer
Support Group
Special Event
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
16
Kundalini Yoga - 10 a.m.
Healing Art – 2:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga – 5:30 p.m.,
AZCCC**
Power of Music
6 p.m.
Hatha Yoga for
Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
NEW!
22
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Hospice of the Valley
Grief Support Group
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Hatha Yoga for Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
23
Beginning Medical
Qi Gong - 11 a.m.
Inspirational Meditation
1 p.m.
Library/Chapel NEW!
Hatha Yoga – 9:30 a.m.
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
Cooking Class
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Non-Hodgkin’s
Lymphoma
Support Group
6 – 8 p.m.
17
18
Tai Chi - 5 p.m., AZCCC**
Beginning Medical
Qi Gong – 11 a.m.
Knitting & Embroidery
1:30 p.m.
20
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
NEW!
Sound Healing
Meditation - 10 a.m.
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
Holiday Schedule
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Classes & groups canceled 25-27
Hatha Yoga for
Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
Early Closure
30 Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
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Exception - Infusion Services
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
All Body, Mind and Spirit classes are held in Suite 203, 2nd floor, unless
otherwise noted. Registration is required for all classes except support
groups. Please call 480-882-4636 to register for Nutritional and Facing Forward
classes. Please call 480-323-1981 for all Body, Mind and Spirit Classes. ** AZCCC
- Osborn, 7337 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. Integrative Therapies are available for
cancer patients - for additional information call 480-323-1981.
Hospice of the Valley
Grief Support Group 3 –
4:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Hatha Yoga for Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
Breast Cancer
Support Group
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
24
Living With
Lymphedema
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga – 5:30 p.m.,
AZCCC**
19
SPOHNC Support Group
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Caregiver & Family
Support Group
5:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Healing Art – 2:30 p.m.
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
Inspirational Meditation
1 p.m.
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
Tai Chi – 5 p.m., AZCCC**
Gentle Yoga – 5:30 p.m.,
AZCCC**
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Restorative Yoga
10 a.m.
Hatha Yoga – 9:30 a.m.
Guided Imagery
1 – 2 p.m.
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Healing Art – 2:30 p.m.
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Early Closure
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January 2015 Calendar of Events
Free Classes for Cancer Survivors
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
All Body, Mind and Spirit classes are held in Suite 203, 2nd floor,
unless otherwise noted. Registration is required for all classes except
support groups. Please call 480-882-4636 to register for Nutritional
and Facing Forward classes. Please call 480-323-1981 for all Body,
Mind and Spirit Classes. ** AZCCC - Osborn, 7337 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale.
Integrative Therapies are available for cancer patients - for additional
information call 480-323-1981.
Friday
2
6
7
8
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Healing Art - 2:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30 p.m., AZCCC**
12
Kundalini Yoga -10 a.m.
Healing Art – 2:30 p.m.
Facing Forward
4 – 6 p.m.
Gentle Yoga – 5:30 p.m.,
AZCCC**
Drumming
6 – 7:30 p.m.
19
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
14
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Gentle Yoga – 5:30 p.m.,
AZCCC**
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Cooking Class
6 - 7:30 p.m.
SPOHNC Support Group
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Restorative Yoga
10 a.m.
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
21
22
23
24
Beginning Medical
Qi Gong – 11 a.m.
28
Hatha Yoga for Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
17
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
27
Living With
Lymphedema
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
16
Hatha Yoga – 9:30 a.m.
Caregive & Family
Support Group –
6:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga – 5:30 p.m.,
AZCCC**
15
Tai Chi – 5 p.m., AZCCC**
Hatha Yoga for
Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
Healing Art – 2:30 p.m.
Yoga Nidra – 1 p.m.
Breast Cancer
Support Group
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Inspirational Meditation
1 p.m.
Library/Chapel NEW!
Newly Diagnosed
Support Group6:30 p.m.
Kundalini Yoga - 10 a.m.
Knitting & Embroidery
1:30 p.m.
Guided Imagery
1 p.m.
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Hospice of the Valley
Grief Support Group
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
Beginning Medical
Qi Gong – 11 a.m.
Power of Music NEW!
6 p.m.
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10
Yoga – 9 a.m.
Non-Hodgkin’s
Lymphoma
Support Group
6 – 8 p.m.
Tai Chi – 5 p.m., AZCCC**
13 Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Healing Art – 2:30 p.m.
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
Beginning Medical
Qi Gong – 11 a.m.
Support Group for
Cancer Survivors
6:30 p.m.
20
9
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Hatha Yoga for
Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Journal Writing
NEW!
Workshop – 1:30 p.m.
Hospice of the Valley
Grief Support Group
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Pancreatic Cancer
Support Group
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Hatha Yoga for Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
3
Yoga – 9 a.m.
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
5
Saturday
Yoga – 9 a.m.
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Tai Chi – 5 p.m., AZCCC**
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
Guided Imagery
1 p.m.
Sound Healing
NEW!
Meditation - 10 a.m.
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
29
30
31
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Book Group-2 p.m.
“My Beloved World”
by Sonia Sotomayor
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
6
Yoga – 9 a.m.
Knitting & Embroidery
1:30 p.m.
Yoga – 9 a.m.
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
February 2015 Calendar of Events
Free Classes for Cancer Survivors
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
Thursday
4
5
Friday
6
Saturday
7
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Healing Art - 2:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga
5:30 p.m., AZCCC**
9
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Healing Art – 2:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga – 5:30 p.m.,
AZCCC**
Drumming
6 – 7:30 p.m.
16
Tai Chi – 5 p.m., AZCCC**
Hatha Yoga for
Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
Support Group for
Cancer Survivors 6:30 p.m.
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Journal Writing
NEW!
Workshop – 1:30 p.m.
Hospice of the Valley
Grief Support Group
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Pancreatic Cancer
Support Group
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Hatha Yoga for Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
11
17
10
Kundalini Yoga -10 a.m.
Beginning Medical
Qi Gong – 11 a.m.
Yoga – 9 a.m.
Hatha Yoga – 9:30 a.m.
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
12
13
14
Beginning Medical
Qi Gong – 11 a.m.
Inspirational Meditation
1 p.m.
Library/Chapel NEW!
Hatha Yoga – 9:30 a.m.
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
Yoga – 9 a.m.
Tai Chi – 5 p.m., AZCCC**
Non-Hodgkin’s
Lymphoma Support
Group
6 – 8 p.m.
Cooking Class
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Knitting & Embroidery
1:30 p.m.
Yoga Nidra – 1 p.m.
18
19
20
Guided Imagery
1 –2 p.m.
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
Breast Cancer
Support Group
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
21
Healing Art – 2:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga – 5:30 p.m.,
AZCCC**
Power of Music NEW!
6 p.m.
Newly Diagnosed
Support Group6:30 p.m.
23
Kundalini Yoga - 10 a.m.
Healing Art – 2:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga – 5:30 p.m.,
AZCCC**
Living With
Lymphedema
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Hatha Yoga for Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
Beginning Medical
Qi Gong – 11 a.m.
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
Caregiver & Family
Support Group
6:30 p.m.
24 Hatha Yoga – 9 a.m.
25
Tai Chi – 10:40 a.m.
Hospice of the Valley
Grief Support Group
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga for
Beginners
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Beginning Medical
Qi Gong – 11 a.m.
Hatha Yoga for Beginners
6 – 7:15 p.m.
Hatha Yoga – 9:30 a.m.
Tai Chi – 5 p.m., AZCCC**
Yoga – 9 a.m.
SPOHNC Support Group
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Restorative Yoga
10 a.m.
26
27
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
28
Guided Imagery
1 p.m.
Book Group-2 p.m.
“The Art of Hearing
Heartbeats”
by Jan-Philipp Sendker
Hatha Yoga – 9:30 a.m.
Hatha Yoga – 5:30 p.m.
Knitting & Embroidery
1:30 p.m.
Tai Chi – 5 p.m., AZCCC**
Yoga – 9 a.m.
Sound Healing
NEW!
Meditation - 10 a.m.
Therapeutic Yoga
10:30 a.m.
All Body, Mind and Spirit classes are held in Suite 203, 2nd floor, unless otherwise noted.
Registration is required for all classes except support groups. Please call 480-882-4636 to register
for Nutritional and Facing Forward classes. Please call 480-323-1981 for all Body, Mind and Spirit Classes. **
AZCCC - Osborn, 7337 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. Integrative Therapies are available for cancer patients for additional information call 480-323-1981.
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A Look Ahead: January – February 2015 Events
Love Art? Love Local Talent?
Visit the 6th Annual Art Show & Silent Auction!
StoryCorps Comes to
the Virginia G. Piper
Cancer Center
Saturday, January 31
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Scottsdale Ranch
Community Center
10585 N 100th St., Scottsdale
StoryCorps Legacy, a program of the national oral history
project, StoryCorps, is partnering with the Virginia G.
Piper Cancer Center to record and preserve the stories of
people affected by serious illness. StoryCorps interviews are
conversations between two people who know one another.
Participants talk about whatever they’d like and ask one another
open-ended questions about their lives. At the end of your
conversation, you’ll receive a free CD recording to share with
family and friends. With your permission, another copy will
be archived in the American Folklife Center at the Library of
Congress and at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center. StoryCorps
is an audio project only—no video will be taken. Recordings
will take place between January 20 and April 20, 2015 at the
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center. Volunteers are needed also to
be facilitators. Facilitator training will take place between January
16th and 19th, 2015. For more information about recording your
story or becoming a facilitator contact Gerrie Jakobs at gjakobs@
shc.org and/or (480) 323-1321. To learn more about StoryCorps,
visit storycorps.org.
Benefiting the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
Did you know that Scottsdale Ranch boasts numerous resident
artists who have been recognized locally and nationally for their
work? The Artists of Scottsdale Ranch will show watercolor,
pastel, oil and acrylic painting, jewelry, pottery, sculputure,
stained glass, handmade books, fine art photography and more!
This is a free event! Light refreshments will be served. For more
information visit artistsofscottsdaleranch.com.
Free Skin Cancer Screening & Awareness Event
Saturday, January 31, 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Affiliated Dermatology
20401 North 73rd Street, Suite 230
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
The Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center is partnering with Affiliated
Dermatology to offer FREE skin cancer screening to start out
the New Year! Space is limited and appointments are required
for skin cancer screenings. Registration opens December 1.
To register, visit shc.org/events or call 480-882-4636.
Parada Del Sol Parade
Saturday, February 14, 10 a.m.
Scottsdale Road from Indian School
to Oak Street
Scottsdale, AZ
January is National Cervical Cancer
Awareness Month
Join the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center for the 62nd annual
Parada Del Sol Parade on Saturday, February 9 at 10 a.m. Come
on out and show your support for Scottsdale with this fun event.
Also, mark your calendars for the annual Parada del Sol Rodeo at
Westworld on February 26, 27, 29 and March 1. Tickets can be
purchased at paradadelsol.us or onsite at Westworld.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Noon–1 p.m.
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
1st Floor Education Conference Room
What is cervical cancer? What causes cervical cancer? Did you
know that cervical cancer is completely preventable if detected
and treated early, before cervical cancer develops, or that a
majority of women diagnosed with cervical cancer either have
never had a Pap test or did not have one in the previous five
years? What is the treatment and who is at a higher risk?
According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 12,000
women in the U.S. will be diagnosed cervical cancer this year.
Cervical cancer is preventable if precancerous cell changes
are detected and treated early, before cervical cancer develops.
Cervical cancer usually takes years to progress. Getting screened
on a regular basis is important to detect any potential problems
before they have progress.
Get up to date knowledge on the HPV vaccine and testing
for HVP. Join oncology nurse practitioner Carol Guarnieri,
MSN, FNP-C, AOCNS for an informative discussion as she
answers these important questions on cervical cancer and the
HPV vaccine.
Registration required at shc.org/events or by calling
480-882-4636. Light refreshments will be served.
Dark chocolate is packed with
flavonoids, a group of phytochemicals
that act as antioxidants. Eating dark
chocolate is good for your valentine,
and for your heart and mood! Buy
quality dark chocolate with at least
70% cacao or dark cocoa powder, and
savor that 1 ounce piece of health!
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CANCER AWARENESS MONTHS
January
Cervical Cancer
February
National Cancer
Awareness Month
March
Colorectal Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Gallbladder & Bile Duct
Cancer
May
Skin Cancer
Brain Cancer
September
April
Testicular Cancer
Esophageal
Head & Neck
Cancer
June
July
National Cancer
Survivor Month
Sarcoma Cancer
Bladder Cancer
October
August
Help
Support
the Fight
Against
Cancer
NovemberDecember
Childhood
Breast Cancer
Pancreatic
Gynecological
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Leukemia
Stomach
Multiple
Myeloma
Carcinoid
Ovarian
Caregivers Month
Prostate
Thyroid Cancers
www.shc.org/cancer
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Virginia C. Piper
Cancer Center
The Bridge between
Care and Cure
Cancer Transplant Institute
Reaches New Milstone
Nutrition Corner
Plant-based Nutrition
and Cooking Classes
“EAT REAL” – Real Food and Real
Ingredients for Real Health.
Don’t just think healthy. Live it!
The Cancer Transplant Institute team
The Cancer Transplant Institute at
the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center,
a partnership with Arizona Oncology,
is reaching new milestones by recently
completing its 300th stem cell transplant.
The transplants are primarily used to treat
patients with aggressive cancers such as
myeloma, leukemias and lymphomas.
“We’ve had the privilege of helping many
patients embark on the journey back to
health,” said program director Selma
Kendrick, who is also currently serving as
interim director of the Virginia G. Piper
Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare.
Patients are referred to the Cancer
Transplant Institute from all over the Valley
and other areas of the Southwest. This
achievement comes less than two years after
the Cancer Transplant Institute treated its
first patient in February of 2012, making it
a leading transplant program in a very short
period of time.
Clinical Trials
chief scientific officer for the Scottsdale
Healthcare Research Institute, has led
several groundbreaking clinical trials
achieving FDA approval. Our dedicated
team of physicians, scientists, nurse
practitioners, nurses and research
personnel is known for its expertise and
shares the common goal of finding new
effective treatments for cancer while
providing world class patient care.
Consultation should be considered for:
•
P
atients with advanced solid tumors who
have progression following standard
chemotherapy
•
Patients with pancreatic cancer
•
P
atients with rare cancers such as thymic
cancer, adrenal cancer, basal cell cancer,
medullary thyroid cancers and sarcomas
•
Second opinions for all cancers
For more information or to schedule a
consultation, contact our Patient Care
Coordinators at 480-323-1339,
1-877-273-3713 or email clinicaltrials@shc.org.
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center Clinical
Trials, established in 2005, is now one of
the country’s leading centers for new drug
development, providing patients with access
to cutting edge technologies by offering
more Phase I clinical trials than any other
cancer center in Arizona. We have seen
more than 3,000 patients from Arizona,
48 states and five countries, and have active
collaborations with leading cancer centers
in the United States and Europe.
Our team, led by world-renowned cancer
researcher Daniel D. Von Hoff, MD,
“Eat Real” is the Virginia G. Piper Cancer
Center monthly nutrition and cooking
class taught by Scottsdale Healthcare
Chef Lisa Rinnus and oncology dietitian
Terri Taylor, RD. Join us each month to
learn about a new nutrition topic, see
food demonstrations using minimally
processed foods, sample the recipes and
take home information to transform your
eating habits to real health.
Tweaking the Turkey Tradition
Wednesday, November 19, 6 -7:30 p.m.
Dig in without guilt this holiday season!
Instead of the old go-to’s like turkey
smothered in rich gravy, candied yams
and pecan pie, try some new recipes
with all of the taste, but less fat, salt and
calories. Join us for healthy makeovers
on classic side dishes, including a twist on
traditional dessert. Surprise your family
and friends with a fresh approach to
eating this Thanksgiving.
‘Tis the Seasonings
Wednesday, December 10, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
‘Tis the season to cook with distinctive
holiday seasonings. Ginger, cinnamon,
nutmeg, peppermint, rosemary and sage
bring comfort and pleasure to seasonal
dishes. They also offer health benefits.
Follow your nose to our December
cooking class. We will be preparing
recipes showcasing these inviting and
robust holiday flavorings.
Seating is limited. Registration required for
all nutrition classes online at shc.org/events
or by calling 480-882-4636.
The Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
Clinical Trials team
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in the 1st floor Education Conference Room of
the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center.
Phone Directory
Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-323-1231
Aman Kaur, Shanna Levy, GC, Cynthia Lim, CG
and Arlie Colvin, GC
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-323-1000
Toll free number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-553-6789
Cancer Care Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-323-1255
Marlene Miller, RN
Werner Library & Resource Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-323-1050
Body Mind and Spirit Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-323-1981
Dale Yavitt
Social Worker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-323-1321
Gerrie Jakobs, LCSW
Nutritionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-323-1254
Terri Taylor
Community Outreach Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-323-1275
Nancy McCutcheon
Exercise Rehab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-323-1233
Keri Lee
Tina’s Treasures Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-323-1990
Lymphedema Treatment Center
Christy Kim, Keith Watson and Jennifer Klaine. . 480-323-1100
Lymphedema Scheduling Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-882-4703
Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials Cancer Care Coordinator . . . . . . . 480-323-1339
Dawn Bassett, RN, Joyce Schaffer, RN
Infusion Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-323-1340
Financial/Insurance Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-323-1245
Mary Stringer (for Clinical Trials Patients)
Other Services
Program Updates
New Book Arrivals and More
Journal Writing Workshop II
• The Silver Lining: A Supportive & Insightful Guide to
Breast Cancer by Hollye Jacobs
Tuesday, November 11 & Tuesday, December 9, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Tina’s Treasures Appointment Line. . . . . . . . . . . . 480-323-1027
In Workshop II, Patricia offers more guidance to personal discovery
with her rich talk on the timely topics of gratitude and spirituality. She
will inspire you by giving a genuine sense of possibility for each page
you claim your own as we approach the holidays. She will show you
how journal writing is a powerful tool to combat stress during this
festive season. In this hour you will find a fresh way to look at your
life, gratefulness and your spiritual quest through this strong medium.
At the close of the workshop you will share in the camaraderie of the
group during several brief activities.
• Laugh ‘til it Heals: Notes From the World’s Funniest
Cancer Mailbox by Christine Clifford
• 30 Scripts for Relaxation, Imagery & Inner Healing by Julie Lusk
• When Cancer Strikes a Friend: What to Say, What to Do,
and How to Help by Bonnie Draeger
For more information call 480-323-1050.
Drumming and Meditation
Feeling and playing rhythm soothes the body and mind. The purpose
of the Drumming and Meditation series is to give you a rhythmic path
to discover the strength of your own pulse and rhythm. This program
provides a foundation to help you find your own personal groove. It is a
guided path toward stress release and personal affirmation by using the
sounds of the drum combined with guided imagery, mindfulness and
personal insights in an engaging play-along or a “just listen” format.
The audio material is a way to feel the relaxing rhythm on your own
time. This class meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center.
Werner Library & Resource Center
Find accurate, up-to-date information you can trust at the Werner
Library & Resource Center at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center.
Patients, families and the public can get the most comprehensive
and current cancer-related information – all free of charge.
Purchase with Purpose.
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Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
SCOTTSDALE
HEALTHCARE
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
at Scottsdale Healthcare
10460 N. 92nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare
November 2014 - February 2015 Calendar of Events
Did you know that many of the supportive care
services at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
are offered free of charge to cancer patients
and survivors?
Supportive Care Services include:
• Cancer Care Coordinator
• Social Worker
• Integrative therapies
• Body, Mind and Spirit classes
• Exercise programs
• Monthly educational cooking class