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
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
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
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
Mediterranean Diet and Cooking Demo
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
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
PHYSICIAN PRESENTATIONS:
A Guide to Cancer Screening in 2025
Understanding Benign Breast Disease
Quality of Life During Cancer Treatment
The Use of Low Dose Radiation In Treatment of Osteoarthritis
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 Program: Navigating 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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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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All About Anemia
Speaker: Dr. Seeta Trivedi
