Guest Speaker Information

Dr. Dianne Shumay is a clinical health psychologist, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, and Director of the Psycho-Oncology Service at UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. She works with cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones to help with a wide range of needs, such as stress management and coping, behavioral and mind body approaches for symptoms such as pain, fatigue and insomnia. Her research focuses on designing and testing of cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness interventions to target the psychological and physical symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment.

Michael Riley is a professional actor, comedian, team builder and cancer survivor. He believes that one of the few things we have control over in our lives is our attitude.

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Agenda

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Educational Booths

Acupuncture - Meet with our certified acupuncturists to learn about how acupuncture promotes the flow of vital life energy (called “qi” or “chi”) and how stimulating key points in the body can help manage the side effects of cancer treatment.

All About Sleep - Talk to a sleep specialist and learn how to get a good night’s rest

Clinical Trials - Kaiser Permanente is an active and leading participant in several national cooperative trials. Learn about available clinical trials at KP San Jose and Santa Clara and how participation can improve care standards.

Complementary and Integrative Medicine - Learn ways to use non-traditional healing approaches and techniques that help with coping and symptom management to improve wellness and quality of life

Food is Medicine- Healthy Eating and Weight Management - How does food affect my mood? What are the benefits of a plan-based diet? How does weight help reduce risk of cancer? Learn from dieticians which foods are most nutritious and how to build healthy, balanced meals.

Genetics - The genes you are born with may contribute to your risk of developing certain types of cancer. We can help you understand your risk for disease.

Gratitude, Hope, and Spirituality - Studies show that people who are more grateful exercise more, sleep better, and have better immune function. Spirituality is about connecting with what’s meaningful to you in a way that lightens or enriches your spirit. Practicing these improves your overall mood and attitude.

Heart Health - Do you know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack? Learn about preventive care for heart health as well as how to manage your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight.

Life Care Planning - Peace of mind comes from knowing that your values and wishes are honored in health care decisions. Get information on how to make an advance health care directive form. 
Free notary available. Before the event, download and complete your Advance Health Care Directive form. 

Memory/Neurocognitive - Learn ways to sharpen your memory and concentration by speaking to experts and learning exercises that you can do to boost your memory. Find out about clinical trials to help with chemo brain.

Mind Body Wellness and Health Education - Our Health Education Department has resources and programs to help you maintain and improve your health and wellness. 

Oral Care - Dental and oral care specialists can help with prevention and a faster recovery from treatment impacting that area

Pain and Relief - Learn to navigate the myriad of options available for symptom management for a better quality of life

Peer Support and Mentor Program - Come visit our licensed clinical social worker to learn more about this newly developed program to support members with cancer.

Pet Therapy Team and Volunteer Services - Come meet the pets that help to cheer up our patients through their cancer treatment and ways that you can participate in our volunteer services

Pharmacy and Natural Medicines - Learn from our pharmacists about supplements and possible interactions with your current medications

Rehabilitation Services Zone - We have specialists who can help manage lymphedema and get your questions answered about anything from compression garments to getting set up with a specialized rehabilitation program that fits your needs

Prevention and Cancer Education Zone - After diagnosis and treatment for cancer, it is even more important to keep up with screenings for other cancers.

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Community Resources

American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org

Asian American Cancer Support Network - www.aacsn.org (Not Available- but 2018 Kids Fun Zone Sponsor) 

Bay Area Cancer Connections - www.bcconnections.org

Cancer Care Point - www.cancercarepoint.org

Forest Bathing - Learn from a certified forest therapy guide about Shinrin-yoku, a practice that started in Japan of “forest bathing” by slowing down and becoming immersed in nature.  This has been shown to boost the immune system, reduce blood pressure and stress, improve mood and energy.

Hair Restoration, located next to Hair Donation - www.myhairdate.com

JW House - www.jwhouse.org

Knitted Knockers - www.knittedknockers.org

Leukemia/Lymphoma Society - www.lls.org

Living Strong Living Well - www.lslw.stanford.edu

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - www.pancan.org

Parks and Recreation
Santa Clara: http://santaclaraca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation
San Jose: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/

Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services
200 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113 Ph: (408) 535-3570
Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Project Hired - www.projecthired.org

The Next Step - www.nextstepboutique.com

Learn from our educational sessions running throughout the day:

• Art of Healing: Practicing Resilience
• How to Clear that Brain Fog
• It’s Like Night and Day, Managing Sleep and Fatigue
• Food and Mood

Check out such activities as:

• Theater production of “Attitude is Everything or Cancer Sucks, So Let’s Have Fun”
• Laughter yoga, chair massage, Zumba, and Tai Chi
• Skin Consultation and mini-makeovers
• Healthy foods and drinks
• Art gallery and art therapy
• Hair donation, Kids Fun Zone, and MORE