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

Healthy Eating on a Budget

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

February'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

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