Caregiving
Our professional speaker, Dr. Michelle Bishop, a licensed clinical health psychologist helps patients and families manage the psychosocial aspects of cancer with a unique expertise in caregiving. Additionally, Marcella Costin, a loving caregiver to her husband John will share her personal experience.
Importance of Nutrition in Survivor Wellness
Heather Ann Younker, RDN, a transplant dietician from the Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Program, John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center presented on this topic. David Weinstein, a transplant survivor shared his personal experience on how diet affected his recovery.
Managing the Stress of the Holidays
Featured speaker was Dawn Speckhart, Ph.D., Clinical Health Psychologist, Bone Marrow Transplant/Leukemia Program Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Northside Hospital.
Local and National Resources for All
Our staff social worker, Jennifer Gillette presented on the vast amount of resources. Also included a presentation by a caregiver with healthy tips to guide those undergoing the transplant experience.
Blood Cancers & The Role of a Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant
This one hour audio program, featured Dr. Sergio Giralt of MSKCC.
Cancer & Careers
This one hour audio program focuses on cancer & careers.