Melanoma Monday
A skin cancer screening could save your life. And on May 6, the screening is being offered at no charge to those who register for “Melanoma Monday."
Skin cancer—including melanoma, the deadliest form—is highly treatable when detected early.
Melanoma Monday, designed to raise awareness about melanoma and other types of skin cancer, will be from 3-5 p.m., May 6, on the fourth floor (Dermatology) of the medical office building adjacent to The University of Kansas Hospital, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kan. There is no charge for parking.
Registration is required for Melanoma Monday, a nationwide program designated by the American Academy of Dermatology. To register, call 913-588-1227 or visit kumed.com/bewell, where you also can obtain more information about this and other wellness programs offered by The University of Kansas Hospital.
How Do I Look in These Genes?
Wear your favorite jeans to this fun ladies’ night out, where you’ll learn how genetics plays a role in the risk for certain types of cancer. Larry Geier, MD, will lead “How Do I Look in These Genes?”
Also during the program, wardrobe stylist Jennifer Niehouse will present fashion tips. The evening will wrap up with a replenishing meditation and relaxation series.
This free event will be from 6-7 p.m., May 21, at The University of Kansas Cancer Center-South, 1000 E. 101st Terrace, Kansas City, Mo. The South location is one of nine community centers supporting The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
Registration is required. To make a reservation or obtain more information about this and other wellness programs offered by The University of Kansas Hospital, call 913-588-1227 or visit kumed.com/bewell
Cancer Center Kitchen Therapy
Ready to cook up some comfort? Find out how in a class designed just for cancer patients, families and caregivers!
“Cancer Center Kitchen Therapy,” offered by The University of Kansas Cancer Center, will include cooking demonstrations with recipes and tips for making food appealing and enhancing appetites.
The free Be Well! program will be from noon-1 p.m., June 20, at The University of Kansas Clinical Research Center in the Fairway Office Park, 4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, Kan. Other kitchen therapy classes are planned for the third Thursday of each month.
Registration is required. To make a reservation or obtain more information about this and other wellness programs offered by The University of Kansas Hospital, call 913-588-1227 or visit kumed.com/bewell.
Cancer Center Kitchen Therapy
If cancer is the diagnosis, expert kitchen ideas aren’t far away.
Cancer patients, families and caregivers are invited to “Cancer Center Kitchen Therapy,” a new class from The University of Kansas Cancer Center that will include cooking demonstrations with recipes and tips for making food appealing and enhancing appetites.
The free Be Well! program will be offered from noon-1 p.m., July 18, at The University of Kansas Clinical Research Center in the Fairway Office Park, 4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, Kan. Other kitchen therapy classes are planned for the third Thursday of each month.
Registration is required. To make a reservation or obtain more information about this and other wellness programs offered by The University of Kansas Hospital, call 913-588-1227 or visit kumed.com/bewell.
Many Faces of Breast Cancer
Learn about nutrition, exercise, sexual health and day-to-day management of metastatic breast cancer in an upcoming, free program from The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
A panel will discuss the “Many Faces of Breast Cancer” from 5:30-7 p.m., Aug. 22, at The University of Kansas Clinical Research Center in the Fairway Office Park, 4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, Kan.
Registration is required. To make a reservation or obtain more information about this and other wellness programs offered by The University of Kansas Hospital, call 913-588-1227 or visit kumed.com/bewell.
Does Your Loved One Have a Brain Tumor?
Learn about treatment, symptoms, cognitive changes and how to support and care for your loved one during a free workshop from The University of Kansas Cancer Center, “Does Your Loved One Have a Brain Tumor?”
The Be Well! workshop will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 21, in the Atrium Conference Room, The University of Kansas Hospital’s Westwood Campus (Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion/Westwood Medical Pavilion), 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Westwood, Kan.
Registration is required. To make a reservation or obtain more information about this and other wellness programs offered by The University of Kansas Hospital, call 913-588-1227 or visit kumed.com/bewell.