Astera Educational Programs

 

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.

2025 Programs

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 

Plant Based Diet

Healthy Eating on a Budget

Physical Activity & Oncology

Integrative Oncology (Mind-Body Practice)

 

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 

January's Class

February's Class

April's Class

 

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

 

For Parents: Talking to Children about Cancer

Building Family Caregiver Capacity in the Cancer Journey

Tips for Finding Work-Life Balance with Cancer

 

2024 Programs

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 


Nutrition Basics

Supplements and Diets 

Breast Cancer Nutrition

Mediterranean Diet and Cooking Demo

Myth Busters

Nutrition and Cancer Survivorship

Healthy Weight Management During Cancer Treatment

Limiting Weight Loss During Cancer Treatment

Eating Well During the Holiday Season

 

 

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 

May’s Class

June’s Class 

July’s Class

August’s Class

September’s Class 

November’s Class

 

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

Memory Loss and Cancer

Sex, Intimacy and Cancer

Hospital Transitions

 

PHYSICIAN PRESENTATIONS:

Understanding Benign Breast Disease

Quality of Life During Cancer Treatment

The Use of Low Dose Radiation In Treatment of Osteoarthritis

 

2023 Programs

Communication with Loved Ones During Stressful Times

Speaker: Sharlynn Flores, LCSW
January 9, 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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Beating The Blues & Springing Forward

Speaker: Sharlynn Flores, LCSW
April 17, 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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Astera Compass ProgramNavigating Disability

Speaker: Neshama Marcus, LCSW
June 19, 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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Cancer Recovery Fitness (Moderate)

Speaker: Debi Price
July 13, 2023
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Cancer Treatment Considerations: Oral Chemotherapy, Chemotherapy Infusion

Speaker: Rachel Carroll
August 14, 2023
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Identifying Your Care Team 

Speaker: Neshama Marcus, LCSW, OSW-C
September 18, 2023
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Meditation and Mindfulness

Speaker: Sharlynn Flores, LCSW
September 20, 2023
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Understanding Colon Cancer

Speaker: Aamer Farooq, MD
September 26, 2023
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Falls Prevention

Speakes: Denise D'Urso
October 9, 2023
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Understanding Brain Tumors

Speaker: James C. Salwitz, MD
October 26, 2023
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Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatments

Speaker: Mary Gallagher
November 13, 2023
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Financial Assistance

Speaker: Neshama Marcus, LCSW, OSW-C
December 11, 2023
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2022 Programs

Palliative Medicine & Hospice

Speakers: Tina Basenese
December 12, 2022
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Let's Talk About Oncology & Hematology Related Anxiety

Speakers: Neshama Marcus
December 1, 2022
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Astera Compass Program: Neuropathy (ReVital)

Speakers: Alana Nash & Alisha Sheridan
Oct 17, 2022

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A How-to Guide For Partners and Spouses

Speaker: Social Worker, Concetta Nono
Sep 7, 2022

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Tips and Tricks Disease Related Anxiety

Speaker: Neshama Marcus, LCSW, OSW-C
September 26, 2022
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Navigating Disability

Speaker: Lauren Kriegel
July 11, 2022

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A Breakthrough Every Week: Cancer Research in Our Community
Speaker: James C. Salwitz, MD
Jun 21, 2022
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Understanding Breast Cancer

Speaker: Dr. Sundus Abbasi
Mar 3, 2022
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Proton Therapy

Speaker: Dr. Brian Chon
May 3, 2022

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Podcasts & Radio Interviews

Podcast

All About Anemia

Speaker: Dr. Seeta Trivedi