Living with Cancer 2009: A Series of Talks to Help Cancer Survivors

Thursday, April 30
"Financial Resources for Cancer Patients"
Speaker: Amanda Jones, LGSW

Thursday, May 7
"Managing Side Effects of Chemotherapy"
Speaker: Edna Foshee, RN, BSN, OCN

Tuesday, June 16
"The Basics of Health Insurance: What Every Cancer Patient Should Know"
Speaker: Henrietta Horton, MPH

Tuesday, June 23
"Nutrition for the Cancer Patient"
Speaker: Laura Newton, MA, RD, LD

Thursday, September 3
"Becoming Cancer Internet Savvy"
Speakers: Ty Howell, MLS, and Tracy Powell, MLS, MA, AHIP

Thursday, October 1
"Demystifying Clinical Trials and Cancer Terms"
Speaker: Valerie Caterinicchia, RN, OCN

Tuesday, October 27
"Nutrition for the Cancer Patient - Part II"
Speaker: Laura Newton, MA, RD, LD

Thursday, November 12
"Managing Depression"
Speaker: Elizabeth Kvale, MD
*Please note that this seminar will be held from noon to 1 p.m.*

Thursday, December 3
"When Health Insurance Is Not Enough: A Review of Co-Pay Assistance Programs"
Speaker: Amanda Jones, LGSW

All programs are held in the Learning Center on the first floor of The Kirklin Clinic from 11 a.m. to noon. These programs are free and open to all cancer patients.

To RSVP, please contact Lydia Cheney at (205) 934-5772 or lydia.cheney@ccc.uab.edu.