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Past Events

Psychosocial Oncology Professionals Symposium

Body Image & Cancer Care: 2024 Cancer Support Community Psychosocial Oncology Professionals Symposium

October 10 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm EDT
Webinar

This virtual event is part of the 3rd Annual Psychosocial Oncology Professional Symposium (POPS) taking place October 9-10, and is open to mental health and medical oncology professionals, including community…

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Coping with Body Image webinar

Coping with Body Image: A Normal Part of the Cancer Experience

September 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Webinar

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a webinar on body image for people who have experienced a cancer diagnosis. The webinar is being planned in cooperation…

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Body Image & Psychosocial Well-Being: Fundamental Considerations for Psychosocial Care and Clinical Research

September 18 @ 7:00 am CDT
MD Anderson Cancer Center

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Plastic Surgery Inservice This talk is designed for a multidisciplinary audience of healthcare professionals delivering oncologic reconstructive care. Learning Objectives: Delineate…

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Texas Medical Center New Voice Club, Guest Speaker: Michelle Fingeret

September 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT
MD Anderson Cancer Center, South Campus Research Building 1

People who have undergone a total laryngectomy face unique experiences after surgery including changes to swallowing, breathing, and communication. This support group for laryngectomees and their caregivers aims to provide…

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Body Image & Art Painting Workshop for Cancer Survivors

August 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am CDT
Houston VA Cancer Center

Houston VA Cancer Center on Cancer Center Psychiatry Educational Lecture Series Bring some extra light and love to your unique body image story by creating something meaning and enduring – a…

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Addressing Body Image Struggles as Part of Comprehensive Care: Best Practices

August 21 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am CDT
Webinar

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Psychiatry Educational Lecture Series This one-hour webinar is designed for a multidisciplinary audience of healthcare professionals to learn basics of body image…

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Best Practices for Assessment and Treatment of Body Image in Cancer Survivors

June 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Webinar

Abramson Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital: Cancer Survivorship Month Talk This talk will cover the following areas: Foundations of body image care for cancer survivors Best practices for approaching conversations…

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Navigating Hair Loss webinar on 5/29/24

Navigating Hair Loss and Other Body Image Changes During Cancer Care: Essential Tips for Cancer Survivors

May 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
Webinar

Body image and appearance-related concerns are highly prevalent among cancer survivors. This webinar is designed to increase your skills and confidence in navigating body image changes during cancer care. We…

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Surviving with Scars: Body Image Interventions for Individuals Affected by Illness and Trauma

April 10 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm CDT
Webinar

Body image concerns involving scarring and disfigurement are prevalent for individuals with a variety of medical conditions, and are important to address as part of comprehensive care. Professionals working with…

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Ask the Experts - Michelle Fingeret

Breast Cancer Resource Center: Ask the Experts! Let’s Talk About Breast Cancer!

February 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST
Webinar

Body Image Concerns: A Normal Part of the Cancer Experience This presentation is designed to provide practical tips to help women with breast cancer cope with body image concerns that…

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