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Ovarian & Gynecologic Cancer Roundtables
Roundtables
Please join us for our Roundtable discussions facilitated by our Oncology Social Workers to discuss issues that matter most to you.
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Welcome to OCRA's Roundtables
No matter where you are in your cancer experience, these monthly 90-minute meetings offer critical psychoeducation that is designed to provide you with knowledge, validation, and support around various concerns that you might be navigating related to your diagnosis.
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Roundtable Schedule
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The holidays can bring meaningful traditions, comforting foods, and time with loved ones, but they can also bring stress, especially when you’re living with gynecologic cancer. From managing appetite changes and food sensitivities to navigating expectations, setting boundaries, and coping with difficult emotions, the season can feel like a lot to carry.
Join OCRA for an expert-led holiday wellness session featuring a brief nutrition talk with Alanna Terry, (MS, RDN, CDN, CSO, Certified Advanced Nutrition Coordinator at Mount Sinai), followed by a guided group discussion co-led by Alanna and Liza Lundgren (LCSW, Director of Education at OCRA). Together, we’ll explore ways to find balance, adapt holiday traditions, ease the pressure around food, and give yourself permission to do things differently. The goal is to focus on what matters most to you while prioritizing your comfort and well-being without adding unnecessary stress or guilt.
Wednesday, December 2 at 12 pm ET
Community Agreements
Community Agreements have been developed to protect you and all participants, and the sanctity and privacy of these groups. Adherence to these agreements is required to attend our Roundtables.
- Please register in advance for each session.
- Please plan on attending the group from the start through the entire program (once group has begun no further members will be able to join).
- Please attend the group in a private and quiet setting, and plan to remain on video for the duration of the meeting.
- Please protect members’ confidentiality.
- Please respect all members and offer feedback without judgement or negativity.
- Please register for Roundtables that best fit your needs.
- Please do not share your meeting link with anyone else. Your meeting link is individual to you; two participants can not use the same link.
To ensure participant safety in our programs, we require you to share your full name, address, email, phone number, and agree to these Community Agreements.
*About Registration
We recommend you register at least 24 hours in advance, but no later than 15 minutes in advance of the Roundtable. Your meeting link will be provided upon registration. If you have not received your meeting link by the morning of the session, please contact erakos@ocrahope.org during business hours for assistance.
Roundtables are generously sponsored by
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