Upcoming Programs at Moffitt Cancer Center :
 
FACTors Teleconference

Thursday, July 28, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
The Power of Support: Learn How Your Social Worker Can Help You and Your Family Cope with the Challenges of Cancer
 
presented by
 
Mary Catherine Thompson, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker
The Center for Women’s Oncology
and
Mary Turney, LCSW, Manager
Psychosocial and Palliative Care
and
Irma R. Bernales, LCSW Oncology Social Worker
The Center for Women’s Oncology
 
A cancer diagnosis can be an emotionally challenging and devastating diagnosis for you and your family. Coping with the uncertainty of what lies ahead and the accompanying loss of control can easily make you feel vulnerable and anxious.  Learn about the range of emotional reactions patients and their families experience in the face of uncertainty and how to talk with your children about your cancer and treatment.  In addition, hear about oncology social workers, who they are, what they do and the scope of social work services available to you at Moffitt.  There is power in support and Moffitt social workers are here to help.  Presenters will be open to Q&A after the conclusion of each topic.
To listen to this free teleconference follow these instructions:
Dial – 813-745-6200 – you will then be asked for the
Meeting ID & Password – 7002, then 470347
Helpful information:  It is best to NOT use a cell phone.  Use the MUTE feature on your phone otherwise everyone can hear you on the line.  Teleconference begins PROMPTLY at 7pm. You can dial in a few minutes beforehand. RSVP is not necessary for this educational event.
 
We hope you can join us at this free educational event. 
For questions or more information, contact the FACTors Program at 813-745-6345
  
What is Sarcoma? A Team Approach to Care
Thursday, July 28, 4:30 p.m.
Stabile Research Center
Patients, family members and staff are invited to attend “What is Sarcoma?” Presentations will be given by
Moffitt experts: Douglas Letson, MD, David Cheong, MD, Rick Gonzalez, MD, Damon Reed, MD and Anthony
Conley, MD. Ask questions, meet the treatment team and learn about resources available to you.
Patient and Family Orientation
Contact Anne Bidelman at 813-745-2963 for Orientation
Schedule
Patients and their caregivers are invited to attend Patient and Family
Orientation! This brief thirty minute presentation will help you learn how
to use our many supportive programs and services, empower you to
partner with your care team, and teach you how to find your way around
Moffitt. You’ll also learn a few helpful tips that will make your experience at
Moffitt more comfortable, less stressful, and ultimately more successful.
Patients who attend will receive a free toolkit containing useful information
and tools to help you with organizing; including a planner to keep track of appointments, medications,
symptoms and more.

Smoking Cessation
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 10 a.m.
Patient Library and Welcome Center , Muriel Rothman Building , Elevator B
Do you want to quit smoking? Attend a free Stop Smoking Class and learn what resources are available to
help.
When: Every Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Where: Patient Library and Welcome Center , 2nd floor near Elevator B
For more information call, 813-745-8407
Patient Library and Welcome Center
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Patient Library and Welcome Center , Muriel Rothman Building , Elevator B
Visitors to the Patient Library and Welcome Center can find cancer information, learn about Moffitt services,
get online and search for cancer answers, check email or spend time relaxing between appointments. Trained
staff or volunteers are always present in the library to assist. The Patient Library and Welcome Center also
conducts daily “Meet the Experts” sessions where patients and family members can meet with Moffitt experts
about various topics.

GRUPOS DE APOYO:  

En los grupos de apoyo tendran la oportunidad de:

•  Conocer a otros pacientes, sobrevivientes como usted.
• Hablar de los temas de cancer que le preocupen.
• Aprender sobre nutrición, tratamientos disponibles, opciones de apoyo y recursos en la comunidad.
• Iniciar nuevas amistades y mas!

CONSEJERIA:                                             

Consejería individual para que pueda lidiar mejor con el diagnóstico y tratamiento.     

SUPPORT GROUPS:

In support meetings you will have the opportunity to:

• Meet other survivors like you.
• Discuss cancer related issues of your concern.
• Learn about nutrition, available treatment, support options and community resources.
• Initiate new friendships and more!

COUNSELING: 

Individual counseling to assist cancer diagnosis and treatment coping abilities.