Listen to Lectures
We are now recording many lectures and will make the audio available online as an MP3 file which can be played on your computer, iPod, or other MP3 player. Also, many lectures are available on DVD for check out from the Cancer Support Community North Texas library. Check with the front desk for availability. (214-219-8877) All modern web browsers are able to play MP3 files. If yours does not, please consider downloading Firefox...an excellent, free browser.
Beast Cancer
Recent Advances in Breast Cancer Therapy
Joyce O’Shaughnessy, MD, Co-Chair of Breast Cancer Research for the US Oncology clinical trials network and Director of Cancer Prevention Research at Baylor-Sammons Cancer Center, presents an important update on new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in the treatment of breast cancer. Dr. O’Shaughnessy one of the foremost experts on Breast Cancer, provides information on the toxicities of treatment, and also addresses the troubling issues of menopause and chemobrain.
Cancer and Diabetes
Cancer & Diabetes
Andrea Reser, RC, LD
Current findings suggest a remarkable correlation between cancer and diabetes. Diabetics with cancer have many hurdles to overcome. Andrea Reser, RD, LD, from Cancer Treatment Centers of America, has loads of valuable information to help diabetics take a proactive approach to their cancer care.
Cancer Related Fatigue
Cancer Related Fatigue
Amy J. Wilson, MD
In this important informational presentation, Amy J. Wilson, MD, Medical Director of the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, and Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor University Medical Center will discuss the causes of, and challenges presented by, living with cancer related fatigue. Dr. Wilson will offer practical suggestions on how we can meet this challenge head on so that we maximize all our available energy.
Disability
Social Security & Disability
Tom Clark, Social Security Administration
Confused by the forms, regulations, and processes necessary to apply for disability benefits from Social Security? Tom Clark, Public Affairs Specialist of the Social Security Administration, discusses the application process, challenges and the potential benefits of filing for disability.
Lymphoma
Idiotypic Vaccine for Lymphoma
Join Maurizio Bendandi, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, at UT Southwestern Medical Center, for this discussion of the idiotype vaccine that is the sole human therapeutic cancer vaccine that has proven beneficial to patients. In this presentation, Dr. Bendandi will also clarify where clinical research stands today in light of the failure of some clinical trials.
Nutrition
Cancer Fighting Foods
Becky Wright RD, LD, Nutrition Specialist from Cancer Treatment Centers of America will provide loads of valuable information on the foods that enhance and boost our nutrition for overall good health. Great information for everyone!
Good, Better, Best! Nutritional Transformation
Becky Wright, RD, LD
We know that good nutrition plays a key supporting role in optimum cancer treatment. Exactly what do we need to do to take our nutrition to that next, best level? Becky Wright, RD, LD, from Cancer Treatment Centers of America will lay out the steps that we need to take to get to that level and reap the benefits of great nutrition!
More Foods that Fight Cancer
Mounting evidence shows that the foods we eat can make a difference when dealing with cancer. If you are curious about the healthiest foods to fight or prevent cancer, join Sarah Solly, RD, LD, CNSC, clinical dietitian, Parkland Health and Hospital System, who will discuss which foods to choose for a healthier lifestyle.
Lung Cancer and Nutrition
Becky Wright RD, LD, Nutrition Specialist from Cancer Treatment Centers of America will address the importance of good nutrition related to a lung cancer diagnosis. Becky will present the knowledge she has gained from her many years of hands on experience working with people who have a lung cancer diagnosis.
Naturopathic Medicine in Cancer Treatment
Learn how the body can be helped to heal itself. Naturopathic medicine is an art, a science, a philosophy. A central goal of naturopathic medicine is to use the healing power of nature to maintain and restore health. In addition, naturopathic medicine focuses on prevention. By popular demand, Daniel Kellman, naturopathic clinician at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, will return to Cancer Support Community North Texas to answer all of your questions about naturopathic medicine and its importance in the treatment of cancer.
The Sugar–Cancer Connecton
Learn why sugar is a no-no (but not necessarily a never-never) and find alternatives to satisfy your sweet tooth. Becky will explain the elusive glycemic index and discuss time-released sugars and the effects of sugar on your overall health.
Psycho-Social Support
The Art of Happiness
Happiness is something everyone wants but many find it elusive. Our guest speaker, Danny Mack, travels across America helping people discover happiness. Join us as he teaches the three reasons you can be happy and the four keys to happiness.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Learn basic Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to successfully cope with common negative emotions such as depression, fear and anxiety, anger, guilt and diminished self-esteem as they relate to navigating the uncertain psychological terrain of living with cancer. Participants will learn concrete tools to recognize and correct underlying irrational thoughts, beliefs, assumptions and superstitions about cancer that drive unnecessary levels of distress and interfere with healthy behaviors, such as treatment compliance. Facilitator Andra Baker is a specialist in CBT, a Cancer Support Community North Texas member, and a three-time cancer survivor.
Changing the Mood: Understanding Depression and Cancer
With cancer, what is the difference between feeling down and facing real depression? And in either case, what can you do to feel better? Jamie Copaken, LCSW, a former group facilitator at GCNT and now a psychotherapist in private practice, will help you better understand the causes of depression and uncover the best solutions to help you and your loved ones.
Dealing With Difficult Emotions
Cancer can bring out the best and the worst in ourselves and our loved ones. Join psychotherapist and former Cancer Support Community North Texas group facilitator Jamie Copaken, LCSW, to learn some of the best ways to manage the emotional roller coaster. Find out how to work through denial, fear, rage, devastation, stoicism, and work towards acceptance.
Maximizing the Quality of Your Sleep
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Stressful situations can create an incessant stream of unproductive thinking - a “racing mind”, detracting from the quality of our sleep by night and the quality of our waking life by day. By cultivating our inherent resources of mindfulness, we can detach from our racing mind and accept, rather than fight its limitations. In this presentation, Dr. Donald B. Weaver, Ph.D., Consultant to the Insomnia Program at Sleep Medicine Associates of Texas, will offer specific cognitive and behavioral strategies for hearing and heeding the “wake-up call of insomnia” to maximize the quality of our sleep.
If Grief is a Game; These are the Rules
The grieving process is full of unexpected feelings. It can be a challenge just to get through the day. In “If Grief Is A Game These Are The Rules” Danny Mack will bring understanding and insight on how to manage your life after the loss of someone special.