Education: Presentations, Classes and Workshops

January 31, 2012, 5:30-6:30pm Sympton Management for Treatment of Gynecologic Cancers
Compass Oncology
265 N Broadway
Portland, OR 97227

Join Elise Crockford and Jenny Christiansen, both certified physician assistants in Gynecologic Oncology, as they discuss physical and hormonal symptoms experienced during chemotherapy and how to manage and treat them.

The event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required and light refreshments will be served.

Please call or email Rosemary McDermott to reserve your space at 503-577-3655 or email

For more program information see the Sympton Management for Treatment of Gynecologic Cancers Leaflet.

Transitions: Moving Beyond Cancer Treatment
Session begins: Wed. March 14, 2012
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Portland, OR

A 6 weeks series promoting healthy lifestyle practices that incorporates a weekly 30-minute exercise session. Contact Wendy Tucker at or 503-413-7284.

Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better group programs are offered nationwide in comprehensive cancer centers, hospitals, American Cancer Society offices, and other community settings. In the sessions, trained, volunteer cosmetologists teach women how to cope with skin changes and hair loss using cosmetics and skin care products (very high quality!) donated by the cosmetic industry. Women also learn ways to disguise hair loss with wigs, scarves, and other accessories. (Note: This was one of the most helpful things I did for myself after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer!--Diane O'Connor) For more information and a local "program finder" schedule check their website: Look Good Feel Better

Medical Update on Ovarian Cancer
March 6, 2012
1:30-2:30 Eastern Time

A free Connect workshop for women living with ovarian cancer. You can listen to this workshop by telephone or connect to the webcast online.

Workship Registration