cancer active support group
1st Thursday of Each Month
12PM EST | 11AM CST | 10AM MST | 9AM PST | 5PM GMT
Designed to help patients and caregivers #keepmovingforward.
In the face of life’s most challenging times, we believe that together, we can keep moving forward. That is why we created the Cancer Active Support Group.
The wisdom and experiences of our peers who have confronted cancer head-on offer invaluable insights, guidance, and comfort. Throwing Bones understands the profound value of these connections and the relief that comes from supporting one another.
Connection is a fundamental part of the human experience, and it becomes even more critical when facing a devastating challenge like cancer. The Cancer Active Support Group by Throwing Bones is here to provide you with the support, knowledge, and strength you need to face cancer head-on and continue moving forward, living a life full of hope, purpose, and vitality.
Join our community today and let’s walk this path together, supporting one another every step of the way. You are not alone.
August 6
Online / Virtual
Previous Monthly Topics Include:
Men's Mental Health
Whether you are navigating cancer yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply need a space to feel less alone, you are welcome here.
Camp Bluebird
Lori Fleming of Camp Bluebird joined us for a conversation on the importance of focusing on “quality of life” care alongside medical treatment.
How Cancer Affects Relationships
Cancer changes your schedule, treatment plan, daily routine, and your relationships.
Partners. Family. Friends. Roles. Boundaries. Identity. Intimacy. Communication. The way you show up for others, and the way you allow others to show up for you.
Todd and Diane Kennedy joined us for an honest conversation around: How Does Cancer Affect Relationships?
Sound Bath
Mindfulness Follow Up
Time Toxicity
An Exercise in Uncertainty
Light Through Darkness: Miracles Along My Cancer Journey
Harriet Cabelly shares her deeply personal journey of confronting a cancer diagnosis, battling through treatment, and finding meaning in the most unexpected places.
– Conceptual frameworks that helped her
– Tools that helped her cope
– Going/growing forward
General Support Group
A conversation to discuss where participants lead the conversation and theme.
ASCO Follow Up
Following our Cancer Active trip to Chicago for the annual ASCO meeting, we discussed the trip, advocacy, and more.
When the Body Changes: Reclaiming Peace Through Breath, Rest, and Motion
We had special guest Jen Andrew join us for this month’s support group where she shared her journey in strength, wellness, and balance.
Transcending Pain into Purpose
We had special guest Sandy Duarte join us for this month’s support group where she spoke on transcending pain into purpose through the power of perspective and the mind. How the element of faith and perspective were key in getting through the challenge that cancer can be on a mental level.
Movement and Yoga
We had special guest Randi Schwartz join us for this month’s support group where she discussed the power of movement. She also led us through breathing exercises, guided meditation and simple yoga moves.
Cancer Resources
We discussed essential resources for cancer patients and caregivers, including the latest tools available on our new website launching soon!
What to Expect:
Learn about financial assistance, wellness programs, and expert-backed resources
Connect with others who understand your journey
Share what’s helped you and gain support from fellow patients and caregivers
New Year, Put Your Shoes On
Kenny Capps discusses how to keep moving forward when faced with a New Year. We discuss motivation, taking the small steps towards a cancer active life, and what it looks like to keep moving forward.
Healing Beyond the Diagnosis
A follow up conversation to the Education Panel on ‘Healing Beyond the Diagnosis: Addressing Mental Health‘, which featured Dr. Cheri Marmarosh, Daniel Garza, and Dr. Betsy O’Donnell.
Beyond the Hero Narrative
David LaMotte joined us to explore a more empowering perspective based on our friend, musician, Rotary World Peace Fellow, author and thought leader, and most recently TEDx Talk presenter, David LaMotte’s insights.
CAPP
Our participants learned about the Cancer Active Patient Portal that is being built” Replace it with: “Our participants learned about the Cancer Active Patient Portal (CAPP), a working prototype designed to support cancer patients and caregivers.
Yoga
Ann MacMullan led a session on the benefits of yoga and movement, and even did some chair yoga for participants.
HealthTree
Kenny Capps and Cindy Wilkerson led a discussion on HealthTree initiatives, their participation in the efforts, and what that means for our community.
The Myth of Normal Part II
A book club style support group where we tackled conversations relating to part of The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture.
The Myth of Normal Part I
A book club style support group where we tackled conversations relating to part of The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture.
Nutrition
Featured a special speaker, Francesca Castro MS, RD, CDN.
Enhancing Quality of Life
A prelude to the April 2024 Education Panel on Enhancing Quality of Life that featured Dr. Urvi A. Shah, MD, Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) O’Donnell, MD, and Dr. Jens Hillengass, MD, PhD.
Caregivers and Patients
A roundtable discussion for honesty, vulnerability, communication, and a space to feel supported for patients and caregivers.
Mental Health
Kenny led a discussion on mental health as it relates to patients, treatment, survivorship, caregives, etc.
Oncology Yoga Coach
Jill Krause, cancer survivorship and oncology yoga coach, joined us for a conversation and some active movement.