What is the Thrive Series?
The Thrive Series is a free, weekly virtual series that provides those interested in learning more about cancer survivorship with education and resources on a variety of topics straight from local experts.
Choose to register for the sessions you'd like to attend live online at 6 PM CT. Sessions will be recorded so you can watch again or catch up on a session you missed. It's free to attend, but registration is required.
Who is a Cancer Survivor?
You are a cancer survivor from the point of a cancer diagnosis including throughout treatment and living with cancer and throughout remission.
2023 Agenda
Oct 3 - Supplements & Nutrition
Presented by Kelly Scheller Williams, RDN, LDN
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of supplements and impacts on your health.
Oct 10 - Cancer Genetic Testing, Screening and Prevention: Empowering You and Your Family
Presented by Alyssa Kne, MS, CGC
This session will discuss the genetics of cancer and GRAIL testing to determine cancer risk.
Oct 17 - Trauma & Mental Health
Presented by Jeffery Pounds, MA, LP, LADC
A cancer diagnosis can be traumatic. This session will focus on bettering your mental health.
Oct 24 - Finding Joy in Nature
Presented by Renee Levesque
Forest Bathing is the practice of connecting to nature and taking in the experience using our senses. Learn about the benefits and how you can try it at home.
SPECIAL SESSION
Oct 28 - Experiencing Nature: A Practice in Forest Bathing
Presented by Renee Levesque
Our first in-person THRIVE session will take the lessons learned from the virtual October 24 session and put them into practice through a guided forest bathing exercise. Registration is now closed.
Nov 7 - Cellular Therapies Update
Presented by Veronika Bachanova, MD, PhD
This session will discuss the latest updates in cellular therapies to fight cancer.
Nov 14 - Caregivers
Presented by Allison Breininger, MA & Pamela Mason
Caregivers serve a critical role in any cancer diagnosis and throughout survivorship. This session will discuss those perspectives.