3rd Annual Cancer Survivorship Conference

Our goal is to continually support our community of survivors and caregivers by providing new topics, information and inspiration each year. The conference includes presentations from keynote speakers, a breakout session, exhibits, continental breakfast and lunch. Exhibits will provide you with valuable information from local cancer community partners, support groups, and our own Cancer Services, Clinical Trials, Patient Navigation and Healing Journey Complementary Therapy Program. SPEAKERS & CONTRIBUTORS: Starr Carson Cleary, B.A., MFT, CES Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, Healing Journey Complementary Therapy facilitator Erika Connor, R.D., CSO Outpatient Oncology Dietitian, Stanford Cancer Center, Nutrition Advisor, Consultant and Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition Andy Doub Writer and Musician, Healing Journey Complementary Therapy facilitator Shelly Edwards, LCSW Sutter Health Central Valley Region, Social Services Manager Kathy LaTour, B.A. MFA Co-Founder of CURE Magazine, Writer, National Speaker, Senior Lecturer and Adjunct Writing Faculty at Southern Methodist University and Cancer Survivor Rick Redner, LCSW Social Worker, Local Business Owner, Writer, Speaker and Cancer Survivor Lin Sexton Writer and Director, Healing Journey Complementary Therapy facilitator David Shiba, M.D., Ph.D. Medical Oncologist, Sutter Gould Medical Foundation (External Link), Medical Director, Memorial Medical Center Cancer Program Bill Wood Photographer, Healing Journey Complementary Therapy facilitator TIME & LOCATION Saturday, March 14, 2015 Starts at 8:00 a.m. Modesto Junior College, West Campus Mary Stuart Rogers Building, 2201 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto HOW TO REGISTER Cancer survivors, caregivers or supporters, health care professionals can register online or by contacting Cancer Services. Online Registration Cancer Services: 209-569-7789 Attendees may come for all or part of the conference, but registration is required. MORNING AGENDA: 8:00 a.m. – Check in and Continental Breakfast 8:45 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions (David Shiba, M.D.) 9:00 a.m. – Dealing with the Fear of Recurrence (Kathy LaTour, B.A., MFA) 10:00 a.m. – Break 10:15 a.m. – Coping with the Emotional and Relational Aspects of Cancer (Rick Redner, LCSW ) 11:00 a.m. – Stretch Break with Starr (Starr Carson Cleary, B.A., MFT, CES) 11:15 a.m. – Supporting our Supporters: Caregivers (Shelly Edwards, LCSW) 12:00 p.m. – Lunch AFTERNOON AGENDA: 1:00 p.m. – Nutrition and Lifestyle (Erika Connor, R.D., CSO) 1:45 p.m. – Break 2:00 p.m. – Breakout Session 3:10 p.m. – The Positive Side of Cancer, Encouragement, Hope and Inspiration (Andy Doub, Lin Sexton and Bill Wood) 3:45 p.m. – Healing Journey Reception (A chance to meet our guest speakers and Healing Journey facilitators) Please Note: Program changes may occur due to unforeseen circumstances. BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Finding the New Normal, Kathy LaTour, B.A., MFA Letting go of life before cancer and focusing on the present day Nutrition and Lifestyle, Erika Connor, R.D., CSO Come with questions you have about living and eating healthy Coping as a Caregiver, Shelly Edwards, LCSW Meet with other caregivers and gather information, support and resources to assist in the caregiving journey Emotional and Relational Aspects of Cancer, Rick Redner, LCSW Discuss how cancer impacts more than just the body Contact : Cancer Services Phone : 209-569-7789 Email : Web Site : www.memorialmedicalcenter.org