Wellness Programs

SCCA is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our patients. We offer programs that support patients and caregivers with all aspects of living with cancer. In addition to our support groups and classes, we also offer the following programs.

Beauty and Cancer Program The Beauty and Cancer Program offers ideas for personal care during cancer treatment and support from caring volunteers. Volunteers can assist SCCA patients with hats, turbans, wigs, skin care, make-up, and identifying community resources. To schedule an appointment with a Beauty and Cancer volunteer at the SCCA Clinic or on floor 8-SE at the University of Washington Medical Center, call (206) 598-3604.

Living Well With Cancer Program Living Well With Cancer Program instructors and volunteers provide complementary classes and activities for patients, family members, and caregivers at the SCCA Clinic and at the University of Washington Medical Center. For more information, visit the Patient and Family Resource Center at the SCCA Clinic.

Living Well With Cancer Program volunteers also assist patients' family members and friends in the University of Washington Medical Center's Cancer Library, which is located on Floor 8-SE. The library has books, tapes, videos, and computers to access the Internet. For more information call (206) 598-7880.

Healing Music Project Healing Music Project volunteers perform uplifting, soothing music for patients and their caregivers in the SCCA Clinic's waiting areas and in the main lobby. You may request a schedule of music performances from the concierge in the Patient and Family Resource Center.

Team Survivor Northwest Sponsors an exercise program for women in all stages of cancer survivorship. It is led by a certified fitness trainer and is designed for all women cancer survivors of any fitness level ability. Work out in the company of other cancer survivors in a safe, warm, supportive environment. Patients currently undergoing treatment will need a physician's release form. Forms are available in the Patient and Family Resource Center. Class meets Monday nights from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 A.M.

Therapeutic Yoga Relaxation and breathing techniques, gentle arm, leg, and back movements, and stretching. Instruction adapted to individual needs/limitations. Transplant patients are asked to sit in chairs (instead of using floor mats). Classes are offered every Thursday, 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M., Room 3100/3102.

Knit for Life Knitting Group Learn how to knit, or expand Your knitting skills, and get to know other patients, caregivers, and wonderful volunteers. Knitting needles and yarn are provided. Classes meet every Tuesday, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. in the main lobby of SCCA.

Crafts and Conversation (206) 288-1072. Patients, families, and caregivers are invited to join our creative volunteers for fun craft projects and companionship. Craft supplies are provided. No previous arts and crafts experience is necessary.

Look Good, Feel Better This is a unique program offered by the American Cancer Society for women and teens undergoing cancer treatment. Our sessions at the SCCA Clinic focus on skin care, cosmetics, wigs and head wraps. Patients will receive a complimentary makeover and cosmetic samples.

Cancer Lifeline Classes and Events Classes, workshops, and events in the Seattle area. List of classes and events (PDF)

Harmony Hill Cancer Retreats Harmony Hill offers one-day and three-day retreats to help cancer patients, and their loved ones, cope with the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of cancer. The retreats are offered at no cost to participants. Harmony Hill is located 2 hours from Seattle in Union on the South shore of Hood Canal. Brochures are located at the SCCA Patient Resource Center. www.harmonyhill.org (360) 898-2363. 

Click Spiritual and Religious Support for pastoral care and support information.
Click Places of Worship for a list of religious services in the Seattle area.

07-10-2008

Cancer Lifeline Classes and Events (228kb)