A cancer diagnosis can be life-changing. At Astera Cancer Care, we strive to provide the education, collaboration and support you need in this journey. That includes providing comprehensive virtual classes and podcasts that cover the basics of cancer and beyond. From risk factors and screening to treatment options and planned lifestyle changes during and after treatment, we touch on the topics that are important to your journey.
NUTRITION 101:
Recordings of past programs available below; Nutrition classes are offered live via Zoom on the 2nd Friday of every month at 11:00am. Click here for dates of upcoming programs: https://asteracancercare.org/upcoming-programs
Speaker: Mary Gallagher
January 12, 2024
Speaker: Mary Gallagher
April 12, 2024
Speaker: Mary Gallagher
May 10, 2024
Mediterranean Diet and Cooking Demo
Speaker: Mary Gallagher
June 14, 2024
Speaker: Mary Gallagher
July 12, 2024
Nutrition and Cancer Survivorship
Speaker: Mary Gallagher
August 9, 2024
Healthy Weight Management During Cancer Treatment
Speaker: Mary Gallagher
September 13, 2024
Limiting Weight Loss During Cancer Treatment
Speaker: Mary Gallagher
October 11, 2024
Eating Well During the Holiday Season
Speaker: Mary Gallagher
November 8, 2024
CHAIR YOGA & MINDFULNESS:
Recordings of past programs available below; Chair Yoga & Mindfulness classes are offered live via Zoom on the 3rd Friday of every month at 11:00am. Click here for dates of upcoming programs: https://asteracancercare.org/upcoming-programs
COMPASS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Recordings of past programs available below; Compass Education Presentations are offered live via Zoom on the 2nd Monday of every month at 1:00pm. Click here for dates of upcoming programs: https://asteracancercare.org/upcoming-programs
Medicare 101: Introduction to Medicare and Changes for 2024
Speaker: Deborah Bonfante
January 22, 2024
Cancer Recovery Fitness Class (Beginner)
Speaker: Debi Price
February 8, 2024
Speakers: Neshama Marcus, LCSW, OSW-C and Erica Guardascione, M.S., CCC-SLP
August 12, 2024
Sex, Intimacy and Cancer
Speakers: Sharon Zarate, LCSW and Kari A. Vogel, PT, DPT
September 16, 2024
Speakers: Neshama Marcus, LCSW, OSW-C
November 11, 2024
PHYSICIAN PRESENTATIONS:
Understanding Benign Breast Disease
Speaker: Sundas Abbasi, DO
March 19, 2024
Quality of Life During Cancer Treatment
Speaker: James C. Salwitz, MD
May 7, 2024
The Use of Low Dose Radiation In Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Speaker: Edward M. Soffen, MD
June 6, 2024
Financial Assistance
Speaker: Neshama Marcus, LCSW, OSW-C
December 11, 2023
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Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatments
Speaker: Mary Gallagher
November 13, 2023
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Understanding Brain Tumors
Speaker: James C. Salwitz, MD
October 26, 2023
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Falls Prevention
Speakes: Denise D'Urso
October 9, 2023
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Understanding Colon Cancer
Speaker: Aamer Farooq, MD
September 26, 2023
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Meditation and Mindfulness
Speaker: Sharlynn Flores, LCSW
September 20, 2023
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Identifying Your Care Team
Speaker: Neshama Marcus, LCSW, OSW-C
September 18, 2023
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Cancer Treatment Considerations: Oral Chemotherapy, Chemotherapy Infusion
Speaker: Rachel Carroll
August 14, 2023
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Cancer Recovery Fitness (Moderate)
Speaker: Debi Price
July 13, 2023
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Getting Your Groove Back - Recovering from Cancer
Speaker: Alina Hedaya, Erica Guardascione, Erin Mackey, Alisha Sheridan
July 10, 2023
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Astera Compass Program: Navigating Disability
Speaker: Neshama Marcus, LCSW
June 19, 2023
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What to say? What not to say?
How to Support a Family Member with Cancer
Speaker: Neshama Marcus, LCSW
May 8, 2023
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Beating The Blues & Springing Forward
Speaker: Sharlynn Flores, LCSW
April 17, 2023
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When Is It the Right Time to Hire Help at Home?
Speaker: Neshama Marcus, LCSW
March 13, 2023
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Communicating with Loved Ones During Stressful Times
Speaker: Sharlynn Flores, LCSW
January 9, 2023
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All About Anemia
Speaker: Dr. Seeta Trivedi
