Around Town

Mt. Auburn Hospital Hosts Event for National Cancer Survivorship Day

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Mount Auburn Hospital presents: Embracing Survivorship a free event celebrating National Cancer Survivorship Day on Sunday, June 4, 2017. The day will feature keynote speaker, Sudha Carolyn Lundeen, RN, a Meditation and Stress Management Specialist, and senior faculty member at Kripalu for over 30 years working in the healing arts. She will speak about “Resiliency & Wellbeing: the process of adapting well in the face of adversity.”                               

A light lunch will be provided followed by breakout sessions and concluding with a cancer survivor discussion panel.         

Breakout sessions topics include:

90 minute Breakout Sessions

Healing Monologues Theater – channel an inner voice of healing through theater

SoulCollage® – tap into deep insight and wisdom through your own artwork

40 minute Breakout Sessions

Breath As Medicine

Tai Chi for Health & Wellbeing

Nutrition Trends

Community Acupuncture and Reiki Sessions

WHEN: Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mount Auburn Hospital
330 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

COST: This event is free. Registration is required. The deadline for registration is May 26, 2017.

Buzz Off

Watertown Man Cutting Hair, Beard to Raise Money for Kids with Cancer

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On June 4, Watertown Resident Mike Scafidi will Buzz his head and beard at the 8th Annual One Mission Buzz Off to raise money to help fund programs for kids with cancer. One Mission programs make living in the hospital less lonely and stressful, bring back joy in a time of fear and uncertainty, and give kids and their loved ones the support they need to get through the emotional and financial challenges of treatment. Since 2009, One Mission has raised more than $7 million dollars and has brought smiles, comfort and support to over 7,000 kids fighting cancer and their families.  Registration for the 2017 Buzz Off at Gillette Stadium on June 4 is now open! For more information go to www.buzzforkids.org

Cancer

Watertown Woman Survived Cancer for 20 Years, Became in Expert in How Meditation Heals

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Catherine Kerr did not stand still when she received a diagnosis of cancer, instead, she got very involved in her treatment – at times going against doctors’ recommendations. As an academic she went in a new direction of study, focusing on meditation and traditional Eastern healing, which eventually lead her to a meeting with the Dalai Lama. In 1995, the Watertown resident received the diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that attacks the plasma cells in people’s bone marrow. Doctors estimated she had 5 years to live, but Kerr lived more than two decades. She passed away in November at the age of 52. 
At the time, multiple myeloma was not a well-understood disease.

Cancer

Watertown Family Receives Money from Cops for Kids with Cancer

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Three-year-old Max Heiniluoma was diagnosed with cancer in October, and has been given a two-year treatment program. While his family’s health insurance covers most of the cost, there are many co-payments and lost wages when Max is in hospital. That’s where Cops for Kids with Cancer steps in. Last week, Robert Faherty, chairman of the board for the non-profit group, came to the Watertown Police Station to present Max’s father Andrew with a $5,000 check to help pay for the costs that insurance doesn’t cover. Andrew heard about Cops for Kids with Cancer and was told to contact his local police department.

Around Town

Mount Auburn Hospital Presents Living with Cancer Workshop

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Mount Auburn Hospital will start a program for people diagnosed with cancer which will focus on the mind as well as the body. 

The following release was sent out by Mount Auburn Hospital:

Cancer diagnosis brings with it a world of testing and treatments, as well as heavy emotional and physical demands. At times, these elements can seem overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. Mount Auburn Hospital recognizes these difficulties and has developed its Mind/Body Medicine Program to help patients maintain good mental and emotional health through their treatment and recovery. This fall, the hospital is pleased to present the Living with Cancer workshop, an eight-week group focused on reducing stress and promoting resilience. Participants will be introduced to relaxation techniques, meditation, spirituality, yoga, Tai chi, and nutrition.

Charity

Relay for Life Will Welcome Inspiration for a Hit Book and Movie

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Attendees of the Relay for Life in Watertown will hear from the family that inspired the bestselling book and hit movie “The Fault in Our Stars.” This year, the Relay for Life Watertown Newton Waltham will be held at Victory Field in Watertown on May 30 from 3 p.m. to 10 a.m. on June 1. During the event’s Luminaria Ceremony, which honors and remembers those lost to cancer, at approximately 9 p.m., guest speaker Lori Earl, the mother of a young cancer patient whose battle with the disease inspired the powerful 2014 romantic drama “The Fault in Our Stars,” will address the crowd and share her personal story, according to an announcement from the American Cancer Society. Sign up to participate in the Relay for Life or donate by clicking here.