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Workshops & Staying Current

Workshops and Staying Current

OCRA’s foundational level Workshops and science-related Staying Current sessions are designed to provide you with information to enhance your cancer understanding.

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Educational Workshops for the Gynecologic Cancer Community

Based on where you are in your cancer experience, you are likely to have many questions about your diagnosis and how to cope with it. These workshops are designed to give you in-depth information, resources, and support, with a focus on helping you learn how to advocate for yourself and improve your confidence and sense of control, no matter where you are in your treatment experience.

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Survivorship Workshop: Four-Part Virtual Series

Survivorship focuses on the health and wellbeing of a person with cancer starting from the time of diagnosis. These Survivorship workshops are a 4-part series that aim to provide discussion and information for gynecological cancer patients. It will provide information and conversation around topics including redefining your identity after diagnosis, managing late effects from treatment, managing fear and how to look forward, and overall wellness. Come to one or all four of the sessions based on your needs through your survivor journey. These interactive sessions will be held on Mondays from 2-3 pm ET.

This workshop covers how to navigate fear and discover meaningful ways to look ahead with hope. Topics will include managing cancer-related fear and anxiety, fear of recurrence, and ways you can make meaning of your cancer experience.

Facilitator: Liza Lundgren

October 20 from 2-3 pm – Register

This workshop covers ways to find a new perspective, with discussion topics including diet and nutrition, exercise, counseling, creative and complementary therapies.

Facilitator: Liza Lundgren

October 27 from 2-3 pm – Register

Endometrial/Uterine Cancer 101: Four-Part Virtual Series

Endometrial/Uterine Cancer 101 is a 4-part series of workshops that aims to give you the foundational knowledge necessary to be your best advocate with endometrial cancer and/or uterine sarcoma. This series will provide a basic review of endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma types and staging, standards of care, genetic and biomarker testing, and clinical trial essentials. Come to one or all four of the sessions based on your educational needs. All times are listed in Eastern time.

This workshop covers best practices in endometrial/uterine cancer care, gynecologic anatomy, types of endometrial/uterine cancer, and endometrial/uterine cancer staging.

Facilitators: Sara Stoffmacher, LMSW, and Anne Mette Buhl, PhD

November 3 from 2-3 pm – Register

This workshop covers the difference between genetic and biomarker testing, genes associated with endometrial/uterine cancer, common biomarkers for endometrial/uterine cancer, and the importance of genetic and biomarker testing for targeted treatment decisions.

Facilitators: Sara Stoffmacher, LMSW, and Anne Mette Buhl, PhD

November 10 from 2-3 pm – Register

This workshop covers the standard of care for endometrial/uterine cancer, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s Uterine Cancer Patient Guidelines, types and side effects of common treatments for endometrial/uterine cancer, and the roles of the various professionals on a gynecologic cancer care team.

Facilitators: Sara Stoffmacher, LMSW, and Anne Mette Buhl, PhD

November 17 from 2-3 pm – Register

This workshop covers the role of clinical trials in cancer care, potential benefits of participating in a clinical trial, clinical trial basics and methodology, the roles of the professionals on a clinical trial team, navigating the practical concerns associated with participating in a clinical trial, and how to find a clinical trial right for you.

Facilitators: Sara Stoffmacher, LMSW, and Anne Mette Buhl, PhD

November 24 from 2-3 pm – Register

Ovarian Cancer 101: Four-Part Virtual Series

Ovarian Cancer 101 is a 4-part series of workshops that aims to give you the foundational knowledge necessary to be your best advocate with ovarian cancer. A basic overview of ovarian cancer types and staging, standards of care, genetic and biomarker testing, and clinical trial essentials will be covered. Come to one or all four of the sessions based on your educational needs. All times listed are in Eastern time.

Staying Current: Treatment Updates With Anne Mette Buhl, PhD

Please join OCRA’s Senior Director of Treatment Access and Scientific Education, Anne Mette Buhl, PhD, and a group of your peers to learn the latest information about gynecologic cancer treatment options. Topics will include the current standard of care, the science behind treatment interventions, and new therapies currently being investigated in clinical trials. The sessions will be interactive, and general questions can be submitted in advance. The sessions will be hosted on Thursdays at 1 pm ET.

Community Agreements & Participation Guidelines

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 Workshops.

  • Please register in advance for each Workshop series.
  • Please attend the Workshop 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 Workshop that best fit your needs.
  • Please do not share your Zoom link with anyone else. Your Zoom link is individual to you; two participants can not use the same link.

How to Register for Upcoming Workshops

We recommend you register at least 24 hours in advance, but no later than 15 minutes in advance of the Workshop series. Your meeting link will be provided upon registration. If you have not received your meeting link by the morning of the session, please contact kzajchowski@ocrahope.org during business hours for assistance.

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