University of New Mexico Relay for Life
Friday, April 24th and Saturday April 25th 6:00 PM
A fun-filled overnight activity that mobilizes communities across the country to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and raise money for the fight against cancer. This is an American Cancer Society signature activity.
Location:
University of New Mexico
Johnson Field
Albuquerque, NM
Contact:
Enrico Jeanete at (505) 262-6027 or enrico.jeantete@cancer.org
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Albuquerque
Sunday, April 26th Register and Walk from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events have no registration fee and no fundraising minimum. These noncompetitive walks range in distance from three to five miles, and men, women, and children of all ages are encouraged to participate. Your participation will support the American Cancer Society's lifesaving research, prevention, early detection, and support programs for thousands of patients and their families.
Location:
Cottonwood Mall
10000 Coors Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM
Contact:
For more information visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline OR Contact Enrico Jeanete at (505) 262-6027 or enrico.jeantete@cancer.org
Cancer Services of New Mexico’s Spring 2009 Family Cancer Retreat
Friday April 24th through Sunday, April 26th
This free, three-day educational program, hosted by Cancer Services of New Mexico, will provide New Mexico’s adult cancer patients/survivors and their loved ones with tools and information to manage the treatment and recovery process.
Scheduled topics include:
- Choosing the Best Treatment/Clinical Trial
- New Developments in Cancer Treatment
- “Ask the Oncologist” Panel Discussion
- Coping with Treatment-Related Side Effects
- Accessing Cancer-Related Information on the Internet
- Palliative Care and Hospice Services
- Cancer-Related Legal Issues
- Caring for the Caregiver
- Talking with Kids About Cancer
- Integrative Therapies Panel Discussion
- Yoga Workshop
- Meditation Workshop;
- and much more.
Supervised activities are provided for children and teens during the program, so their parents can focus on the educational sessions. The entire program, including meals, lodging, and all educational sessions is provided at no cost to participants.
Location:
Glorieta Conference Center
Glorieta, New Mexico
(18 miles from Santa Fe)
Contact:
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
For more information, please contact Mike Capeless at (505) 239-4239, or visit www.CancerServicesNM.org
Coaches vs. Cancer BasketBall Gala
Saturday, May 2nd 6:00 PM
The Coaches v. Cancer BasketBall will team with the University of New Mexico Lobos provide a basketball-themed gala event. Coaches v. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) that empowers basketball coaches, their teams, and communities to join the fight against cancer. Since 1993, more than 500 coaches nationwide have raised nearly $40 million to support the Society’s lifesaving efforts to eliminate cancer.
Location:
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa
1300 Tuyuna Trail,
Santa Ana Pueblo,
NM, 87004
Contact:
Emily Tabet at (505) 262-6011 or emily.tabet@cancer.org
Pain Management and Treatment in Cancer Patients
Saturday, May 16 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Breakfast will be served
Discussions on specific related pain management, dealing with pain in the drug addict, therapeutic interventions in pain management, and when should pain medications be administered.
Continuing Medical Education Symposium Earn 2.5 CME credits.
Location:
New Mexico Cancer Center
4901 Lange Avenue NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contact:
For more information contact Monica M. Acosta at (505) 828-3791 or monicaa@nmohc.com
Patient Navigator Seminar
Tuesday, May 19 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Review importance of clinical trials and how to overcome barriers to enrolling patients on clinical trials.
- Learn to present cancer clinical trial information to patients.
- Bridge the gap between patient navigators and clinical trials teams.
Sponsored by the New Mexico Cancer Care Alliance
Location:
Rotunda Conference Room
801 University Boulevard SE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contact:
RSVP to Debbie Putt at (505) 272-7819 or dputt@nmcca.org
Cancer Health Disparities Conference 2009 "Building Bridges to Improve Rural Health"
May 27-29
The overall goal of the conference is to understand the fundamental cancer health disparities in the southwest rural areas of the United States.
Sponsored by New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico
Location:
Hotel Encanto
705 South Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Contact:
Visit http://cancer.nmsu.edu or contact Lene Loest at hloest@nmsu.edu, 575-646-5104 for more information about the conference.
National Cancer Survivor’s Day Picnic
Sunday, June 7 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
8th annual picnic to celebrate survivorship. Survivor's and their families welcome. Food, fun, music and fellowship.
Location:
Connelly House Grounds
710 S. Lake Street
Farmington, New Mexico
Contact:
For more information contact Fran Robinson at (505) 609-6089 or frobinson@sjrmc.net
23rd Annual Cancer Survivorship Conference "Seeds for Survival"
Saturday, June 13 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Keynote by Susan Leigh, RN, Cancer Survivorship Consultant and Founding Member of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship.
Free educational workshops for cancer survivors and their families.
15th Annual People’s Caring Awards to follow.
Location:
Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church
1801 Montano Rd NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contact:
For more information call 505-242-3263 or 1-888-441-4439 or visit www.pltc.org
15th Annual People’s Caring Awards (PCA)
Saturday, June 13. 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The People’s Caring Awards recognize healthcare professionals, volunteers, individuals, and businesses who give their time and effort to help people dealing with cancer—reflecting high standards of respect, understanding, and compassion.
Tickets for the People’s Caring Awards will be $20 per person, $200 for a table of 10. If you wish to nominate an extraordinary individual, physician, nurse, other healthcare provider, or a volunteer, you may call People Living Through Cancer for a nomination form. Nominees will be invited to attend free of charge. Deadline to submit is 5:00 PM on April 17, 2009.
Location:
Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church
1801 Montano Rd NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contact:
For more information email People Living Through Cancer at pltc@pltc.org or call 1-888-441-4439 or (505) 242-3263.
Texas 4000 for Cancer
Wednesday, June 17. 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Students riding from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska raising money and awareness about cancer. Riders will arrive at the Connelly Hospitality House between 3:00 and 5:00.
An American Cancer Society fundraiser event.
Location:
Connelly Hospitality House
710 S. Lake Street
Farmington, New Mexico
Contact:
For more information contact Fran Robinson at (505) 609-6089 or frobinson@sjrmc.net
Farmington Relay for Life
Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
A fun-filled overnight activity that mobilizes communities across the country to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and raise money for the fight against cancer. This is an American Cancer Society signature activity.
Location:
Heights Middle School
Farmington, New Mexico
Contact:
For more information visit www.relayforlife.org/sanjuancountynm or contact Fran Robinson at (505) 609-6089 or frobinson@sjrmc.net
Albuquerque Relay for Life
Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th 6:00 PM
A fun-filled overnight activity that mobilizes communities across the country to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and raise money for the fight against cancer. This is an American Cancer Society signature activity.
Location:
Balloon Fiesta Park
Albuquerque, NM
Contact:
Marina MacVicar at (505) 262-6015 or Marina.macvicar@cancer.org
Rio Rancho Relay for Life
Friday, June 26th and Saturday, June 27th 6:00 PM
A fun-filled overnight activity that mobilizes communities across the country to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and raise money for the fight against cancer. This is an American Cancer Society signature activity.
Location:
Rio Rancho High School
Rio Rancho, NM
Contact:
Marina MacVicar at (505) 262-6015 or Marina.macvicar@cancer.org
2009 Zoo Night for Kids with Cancer
Saturday, July 18 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
A free evening of learning, sharing, and fun for New Mexico’s pediatric cancer patients/survivors and their families.
Location:
Rio Grande Zoo
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contact:
Reservations are required. For information, please contact Janet Cook at (505) 899-4488 or zoo@cancerservicesnm.org
2009 New Mexico Cancer Conference and BCC Provider Annual Meeting
Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30
Sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Health Cancer Prevention and Control Section in collaboration with the American Cancer Society and New Mexico Cancer Council.
FREE TO ATTEND.
For more information, click here.
Location:
Doubletree Hotel Albuquerque
201 Marquette, NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contact:
For questions contact Chris Lucero at (505) 222-8603 or Christopher.Lucero@state.nm.us
Climb to Conquer Cancer
Sunday, August 22nd 7:00 AM
Climb to Conquer Cancer is a non-competitive walk to raise awareness and money to fight cancer. Contributions are dedicated to life-saving American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy and patient service programs to defeat this disease. Participants donate a registration fee and collect additional donations. The Climb to Conquer Cancer currently only takes place in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Denver and Albuquerque.
Location:
Sandia Ski Resort Base
Albuquerque, NM
Contact:
For more information visit www.nmclimb.org OR Contact Marina MacVicar at (505) 262-6015 or Marina.macvicar@cancer.org
Albuquerque Oncology Nurse Symposium
Saturday, August 22 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The 2009 Albuquerque Oncology Nurse Symposium is sponsored by the Albuquerque Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society. The symposium is a one day event intended to present Oncology Nurses with the opportunity to network and earn Continuing Education units. The symposium also gives nurses an opportunity to view displays from various Pharmaceutical Companies and Patient Advocacy Organizations.
Location:
To Be Announced
Contact:
For more information, contact either of the following individuals via email:
Cancer Services of New Mexico’s Fall 2009 Family Cancer Retreat
Friday September 11th through Sunday, September 13th
This free, three-day educational program, hosted by Cancer Services of New Mexico, will provide New Mexico’s adult cancer patients/survivors and their loved ones with tools and information to manage the treatment and recovery process.
Scheduled topics include:
- Choosing the Best Treatment/Clinical Trial
- New Developments in Cancer Treatment
- "Ask the Oncologist" Panel Discussion
- Coping with Treatment-Related Side Effects
- Accessing Cancer-Related Information on the Internet
- Palliative Care and Hospice Services
- Cancer-Related Legal Issues
- Caring for the Caregiver
- Talking with Kids
- About Cancer Integrative Therapies Panel Discussion
- Yoga Workshop
- Meditation Workshop;
- and much more.
Supervised activities are provided for children and teens during the program, so their parents can focus on the educational sessions. The entire program, including meals, lodging, and all educational sessions is provided at no cost to participants.
Location:
Glorieta Conference Center
Glorieta, New Mexico
(18 miles from Santa Fe)
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Contact:
For more information, please contact Mike Capeless at (505) 239-4239, or visit www.CancerServicesNM.org
Komen Central New Mexico Race for the Cure®
Sunday, September 13
Start time 5:30 AM A 5k run, 5K walk and a one-mile walk/run to raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrating survivorship and honoring those who have lost their battle.
Location:
Isotopes Stadium
Albuquerque, NM
Contact:
For more information visit www.komencnm.org or call (505) 265-4649 |
Comadre a Comadre Educational Pláticas
Winter/Spring 2009
Click here to download a flyer that gives more information on the Pláticas times, locations, speakers and topics.
Sponsored by Comadre A Comadre
Clinical Trials Awareness Month
February
New Mexico Cancer Care Alliance is sponsoring Clinical Trial Awareness Month during February. Learn more about cancer clinical trials and what trials are available in New Mexico.
Contact:
For more information, please contact Debbie Putt at (505) 272-7819, or dputt@nmcca
First Tuesdays’ Patient Education
January through December
All classes will be held in the Conference Room from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Classes are free with snacks provided.
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May 5: Donna Kwilosz, PhD; Ian Schnadig, MD; Natalie Marshall, MD—Sexuality and Intimacy after a Cancer Diagnosis
- December 1: Robert Geller, MD—How to Know You Are Receiving the Best Cancer Treatment
Many thanks to the sponsorship of the New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation and the pharmaceutical companies who support First Tuesdays’ classes.
Location:
New Mexico Cancer Center
4901 Lang NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contact:
Reservations are required: call Carol Jordan at (505) 796-3061
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October
National campaign which reaches out to all women throughout the United States with several key messages about the importance of early detection and the value of treatment if breast cancer is found early. Friday, October 16th, is National Mammography Day. We encourage women to schedule a mammogram.
Legal, Insurance & Paperwork Assistance Clinics
First and Third Thursdays of each month, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Free clinics to assist cancer patients/survivors, caregivers, and loved ones with cancer-related legal, insurance, and paperwork issues. Volunteers with expertise in insurance/medical coverage, disability, legal issues, financial issues and paperwork issues will help answer your questions. The sessions are personal consultations that will focus on your specific issues, not lectures. Spanish-language assistance is available.
Location:
Clinics are held at locations in Albuquerque. For persons outside of Albuquerque, a toll-free number will be provided so you can participate by conference call.
Contact:
There is no charge to attend, but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please call Stephanie Michnovicz at (505) 999-9764 (Albuquerque area) or (888) 668-CSNM (toll-free statewide), or email her at stephanie@cancerservicesnm.org.
Sisters by Chance Support Group
First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Professionally led cancer support group for anyone diagnosed with cancer and/or family and friends.
Location:
Memorial Medical Center Hospital, Juniper Room
Las Cruces
Contact:
Pamela Schultz, PhD, RN, (575) 646-2208
pschultz@nmsu.edu
Surviving Sisters
2nd and 4th Tuesday of Each Month, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Women’s support group for breast and early stage cancers.
Location:
Ghost Ranch
Santa Fe, NM
Contact:
For more information, please contact Mary Massey at (505) 670-7508.
Caregiver’s Group
Weekly, Thursdays, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location:
Cancer Education Room 1516
Christus St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center
Santa Fe, NM
Contact:
For more information, please contact Marla Nowak at (505) 820-5731.
Cancer Support Group
2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Support group for people living with advanced cancer.
Location:
Cancer Education Room 1516
Christus St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center
Santa Fe, NM
Contact:
For more information, please contact Marla Nowak at (505) 820-5731.
Yoga Movement Class
Every Thursday, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
This class incorporates yoga breathing and meditation to build strength, balance and flexibility.
Location:
Cancer Education Room 1516
Christus St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center
Santa Fe, NM
Contact:
For more information, please contact Marla Nowak at (505) 820-5731.
Bereavement Support Group
Wednesday evenings, beginning October 15
Educational grief support group open to any adult who has experienced a significant death in their lives due to illness.
Location:
Highlands Senior Center 131 Monroe NE Albuquerque, NM
Contact:
For more information, please contact Ann Beyke, MA, LPC, at (505) 265-3087.
Teleconference Support Group
Second and Fourth Wednesday’s of the month, 5:30 PM
Cancer survivors and caregivers phone in support from the comfort of your own home. No one has to go through cancer alone.
Presented by People Living Through Cancer, sponsored in part by the New Mexico Department of Health and National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service.
Contact:
Survivors and Caregivers call one (1) week in advance to register. 1-888-441-4439 or (505) 242-3263
Bereavement Group
First and Third Monday’s of the month, 6:30 PM
Bereavement group open to adults who have experienced a death.
Location:
People Living Through Cancer
3401 Candelaria Blvd,
Suite A
Albuquerque, NM
Contact:
For more information email People Living Through Cancer at pltc@pltc.org or call 1-888-441-4439 or (505) 242-3263. |
