If you’re interested in staying up-to-date on all of the cancer-related news and events across Alaska we’ve got good news. Sign up for the Alaska Cancer Resource newsletter for a weekly email featuring all the new and recurring support groups, educational events and more.
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the events that are regularly featured in the newsletter:
Let’s Talk Program through Cancer Connection
A program created to provide cancer patients with someone to talk to who has “been there and done that;” someone to talk to that really understands how you feel. Call 796-2273 for more information and to be matched with someone who has had a similar experience and can offer ongoing support.
Fridays: Women LISTEN
Any woman, newly diagnosed or a survivor, is welcome. Meet at Title Wave Books, Meeting Room in back of the store, 1360 W. Northern Lights, Anchorage from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Call 222-6285 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. www.womenlisten.org
Tuesdays: Qigong
Instructor Chris Remick leads a class that helps patients with breathing exercises to improve the immune system and posture. Classes are held every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. – noon at Valley Radiation Therapy Center. For more information call 232-9962. RSVP by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Let’s Talk Program through Cancer Connection
A program created to provide cancer patients with someone to talk to who has “been there and done that;” someone to talk to that really understands how you feel. Call 796-2273 for more information and to be matched with someone who has had a similar experience and can offer ongoing support.
Saturdays: Hopeful Connections Cancer Support Group
Hopeful Connections is an Alaska Native cancer group that supports cancer survivors, their friends and family when dealing with cancer. Members of this program share their stories and knowledge through group sessions, projects and community engagement. Meetings are held from 10 a.m. – noon every Saturday at the Hannah Solomon building, 317 Wendell Street, Fairbanks. For more information, contact Karen Eddy at 452-5225
Take a look at the latest edition of the newsletter to see all of the featured events.
If you know of an event that isn’t in the newsletter yet, we want to hear about it! Please send us a short description of the event along with all the date and time details and we’ll be happy to include it. Email events to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
