2015 Prostate Cancer Support Group Schedule

Prostate Cancer Support Group
at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
A solid source of support can make a tremendous difference when you or someone you love is going
through or recovering from cancer treatment. You may find comfort talking to or sharing helpful
resources with others on a similar journey.
The Prostate Cancer Support Group is facilitated by Peter Bennett, M.S.W., oncology social worker; Erin
Tucker, clinical research project manager for prostate cancer research and Justina Lynch, nurse
coordinator for the multidisciplinary prostate cancer clinic.
Each meeting begins with brief introductions and announcements. Then a topic expert speaks for
approximately 45 minutes, saving time for questions. The last 30 minutes are reserved for informal
check-in and discussion by attendees. Following the group meeting, attendees are welcome to use the
comfortable furniture and visit informally in the first floor lobby of the OHSU Center for Health &
Healing.
Join us the first Tuesday of each month, at the OHSU Center for Health & Healing, Paul Kirk Conference
Center, 3rd Floor, 3303 S.W. Bond Ave., Portland, OR 97239. For more information contact Peter
Bennett at 503 418-3544 or [email protected].
2015 Speaker Schedule
Jan. 6, 5:30 p.m.
Chinese Medicine for Physiological Symptom Management
Angie Rademacher, N.D., L.A.C., acupuncturist at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Learn about physiology through the lens of Chinese medicine as it supports symptom management of
issues such as incontinence, hot flashes, pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia and fatigue.
Feb. 3, 5:30 p.m.
Harnessing the Holistic
David Allderdice, N.D., naturopathic oncologist at Sage Cancer Care
Uncover how to wisely integrate natural medicine to improve your fight against prostate cancer.
March 3, 5:30 p.m.
Open discussion with our experts and other community members.
April 7, 5:30 p.m.
Sexuality for Prostate Cancer Survivors
Sheila Silver, M.A., D.H.S., A.C.S., clinical sexologist
Find the value of broadening one's definition of sex, and the importance of focusing on pleasure and
intimacy, rather than performance. Gain suggestions about how to communicate more effectively about
this sensitive subject with your partner. Dr. Silver will be accompanied by a survivor of aggressive
prostate cancer whose prostate was removed four years ago. He will share how he found a satisfying sex
life post-surgery.
May 5, 5:30 p.m.
Topic Coming Soon
Joe Bubalo, PharmD, pharmacist and researcher at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Dr. Bubalo will speak from his perspective of researching supportive care for oncology patients.
June 2, 5:30 p.m.
Cancer in the Workplace
Jenna Reed, J.D., M.B. A., general counsel and director of compliance services at Cascade Employers
Association
Description coming soon.

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