Cancer Survivorship Program Recorded Events

Cancer Survivorship Program at Stanford

Our mission is to improve the experience, and outcomes, of patients and caregivers throughout all phases of their cancer journey by advancing survivorship research, clinical care and education.

Our vision is to give people living with cancer the tools they need to manage their illness with confidence.

We are building interdisciplinary research teams to discover news ways of supporting patients and families, to understand the late effects of cancer therapy, and to integrate survivorship care within primary care.

Learn more about our program: https://med.stanford.edu/aftercancer.html


 

The Power of Changing Your Story

Part 4 of a 4-part series on the role of mental wellbeing throughout one's cancer journey.  What are you most struggling with regarding your experience with cancer? Join us for this interactive workshop with cancer warriors and inspirational speakers Parul Somani and Martin Inderbitzin to reflect on your cancer journey, learn how you can reframe your challenges, and discuss what you can start doing today to change your story.

 

Speakers

Parul Somani, Founder of Silver Linings championing resilience, advocacy, and mental wellbeing

Martin Inderbitzin, Founder of MySurvivalStory.org documenting global cancer stories

 

Managing Stress: From Social Support to Hypnosis

Part 3 of a 4-part series on the role of mental wellbeing throughout one's cancer journey.  Managing stress is especially complicated in a COVID environment. Watch as cancer warriors and inspirational speakers Parul Somani and Martin Inderbitzin sit down with Stanford's Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Dr. David Spiegel, to discuss the power of hypnosis and social support in helping people cope with stress.

 

Speakers

Parul Somani, Founder of Silver Linings championing resilience, advocacy, and mental wellbeing

Martin Inderbitzin, Founder of MySurvivalStory.org documenting global cancer stories

David Spiegel, MD,  Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Director of the Center on Stress and Health, and Medical Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine

 

Why Mindsets Matter

Part 2 of a 4-part series on the role of mental wellbeing throughout one's cancer journey.  Understanding mindset and how our view of stress impacts our health is key to strengthening our mental wellbeing. Join us as cancer warriors and inspirational speakers Parul Somani and Martin Inderbitzin sit down with Stanford’s Assistant Professor of Psychology, Dr. Alia Crum, to discuss the power of mindset and its role in helping us thrive even when facing hardships.

 

Speakers

Parul Somani, Founder of Silver Linings championing resilience, advocacy, and mental wellbeing

Martin Inderbitzin, Founder of MySurvivalStory.org documenting global cancer stories

Alia Crum, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Stanford University Medical Center

 

Facing Cancer: What We Wish We Knew

Part 1 of a 4-part series on the role of mental wellbeing throughout one's cancer journey. While each person’s cancer journey is unique, there is much to be learned and shared. Join us as Lidia Schapira, Medical Director of Cancer Survivorship at Stanford Medicine and the Stanford Cancer Institute, sits down with cancer warriors and inspirational speakers Parul Somani and Martin Inderbitzin to discuss their experiences and lessons learned as patients, survivors, and caregivers.

 

Speakers

Lidia Schapira, MD, Professor of Medicine (Oncology) at the Stanford University Medical Center; Director Cancer Survivorship Program, Stanford

Parul Somani, Founder of Silver Linings championing resilience, advocacy, and mental wellbeing

Martin Inderbitzin, Founder of MySurvivalStory.org documenting global cancer stories


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