Classes & Workshops
Cancer Classes & Support Group Update
In a preventative effort to protect our patients and help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Hoag has transitioned its support groups and limited cancer classes to a virtual online experience. Please visit our community education page to register for a support group or class. At this time, all other classes and workshops are canceled.
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Classes & Workshops
Well-informed patients are better equipped to navigate the challenging journey through cancer treatment and recovery. That is why Hoag offers a wide array of free educational programs to support cancer patients in their quest for knowledge.
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Breast Cancer Orientation Class
We invite all newly diagnosed breast cancer patients to attend this special educational class designed to address the unique concerns of the newly diagnosed breast cancer patient. Learn about the support and resources available at Hoag and in the community. Offered in Irvine the first Tuesday of each month from 12-1:30 p.m. and Newport Beach the third Thursday from 2-3:30 p.m. Feel free to bring an adult support person with you.
General Hoag Family Cancer Institute Orientation
Recently diagnosed with cancer? Join us for an informative orientation to Hoag Family Cancer Institute, discussing treatment areas, support services and other resources on how to connect with the Hoag team. View Flyer
Workshops for Well-Being
These unique workshops provide an important avenue for achieving well-being and improved quality of life.
Art for the Soul Program – Hoag’s Art for the Soul Program is a series of classes/workshops that use different approaches to art to evoke relaxation, a space for creativity and time to spend with others in the cancer community.
Caregiver Support – Caregivers are the pillar of strength that an individual going through cancer leans upon. These individuals often place most or all of their attention on their loved one going through treatment, and very little on themselves. Attached is a flyer of resources available to the caregiver, offering ways to reconnect and take time to get the support needed through the cancer journey.
CLIMB® Program – Talking to kids about cancer can be difficult. That’s why Hoag offers a special support group for children called CLIMB® (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery). This free, six-week program, developed by The Children’s Treehouse Foundation, provides emotional support to children who have a parent or caregiver with cancer. The CLIMB® program at Hoag offers 2-hour group meetings each week consecutively for 6 weeks for children between the ages of 7 and 12.
Dayan Qigong: Mind-Body Care for Cancer Patients – Qigong is a complementary health practice to aid in self-healing, maintain health and achieve longevity. Classes are offered at the Patty & George Hoag Cancer Center in Newport Beach and at Hoag Cancer Center Irvine.
Fatigue 101 – Provided in collaboration with Hoag Rehabilitation Services, Fatigue 101 discusses fatigue management—from a physical, emotional and spiritual perspective. This class offers tools to help deal with cancer-related fatigue, including guidance on the contributing factors and methods to address the specific source of fatigue. Class content will be focused on physical, lifestyle, emotional and social influences.
Grief Recovery Series – Join us for an 8 week series that provides a safe environment for you to look at your old beliefs about dealing with loss, which losses have affected your life and take actions that will lead you to complete unresolved emotions that may still be causing you pain.
HealthRHYTHMS Drum Circle – Join us to try a new alternative therapy for reducing stress and strengthening your immune system.
Healthy Eating Classes – Join us for a healthy cooking class for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. This interactive and educational program will consist of a cooking demonstration, with tasters and take home recipes, addressing nutrition and healthy cooking for cancer survivors, families and the community.
Healthy Eating Class: Global Recipes – Join us a for a special cooking class that focuses on Japanese, Korean and Middle Eastern recipes. The class will include a cooking demonstration with tasters and take-home recipes, addressing nutrition and healthy cooking for cancer survivors.
Lymphedema Workshop – An educational workshop provided by Lymphedema specialist Leslie Craner.
The Nutritional Holy Grail: Fundamentals for a Lifetime of Health – Join Hoag Family Cancer Institute dietitians for a special discussion about sugar and cancer. Topics will include common food habits that impact inflammation, gut health and aging, as well as a recipe highlight.
Reiki – Reiki is offered as a complementary therapy to support your medical treatment by eliciting the relaxation response enhancing wellness on mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels. After a Reiki session people often say they have more energy and feel peaceful. Reiki classes are held the first and third Friday of each month at Hoag Newport Beach Cancer Center, and the second and fourth Friday of the month at Hoag Irvine Cancer Center.
Spirituality Series – Join us for conversation and creative expression to mindfully explore the hidden wholeness of our souls. Topics include: solitude, the power of story, the gift of emptiness, and hospitality. The series is open to patients, families, caregivers and staff.
Stress Management 101 – Provides coping strategies and tools to reduce stress, providing a greater overall quality of life. This Stress Management workshop provides education and interactive coping mechanisms such as mindfulness, breathing/relaxation techniques, goal setting and more.