A newsletter from the Young Lung Cancer Program 

Below is a quick overview of what you’ll find in this issue:

Share your feedback (patient survey)

Patient and Caregiver Resources

Upcoming Events

Wellness Resources

YLC Program Team Photo Highlights

Young Adult Interactive Sessions

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LotsaHelping Hands

LotsaHelpingHands is a free online platform that helps friends and family support someone facing illness or life changes. Users can coordinate meals, rides, and other tasks, share updates, and stay connected, all in one private community.

Who can use Lotsa?

CAREGIVERS

FAMILY & FRIENDS

VOLUNTEERS

NEW PARENTS

Save the date!

Saturday April 11th

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

450 Summer St, Boston, MA 

Join the Young Adult Program team for a day of connection and empowerment for young adults (ages 18-early 40s) affected by cancer or blood disorders and their support person(s).

Attendees will take part in interactive workshops, hear from expert panels, and build community with peers.

Relax & Recharge: Free Oncology Massages
Take a break with a complimentary 20-minute chair massage from a  licensed oncology massage therapist from the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living at Dana-Farber.

Offered to young adult patients (ages 18-early 40s) in the HomeGoods Young Adult Lounge on Wednesday afternoons

Virtual Expressive Arts Consults
Explore creative ways to support relaxation, stress reduction, and self-expression through free virtual consults with Zakim Center expressive arts therapist Megan Carleton, ATR-BC, LMHC.

Sessions are tailored to your interests and may include visual art, music, movement, drama, or writing. No experience required.

To schedule: call 617-632-3322 or email Zakim_Center@dfci.harvard.edu

Yoga4Cancer 

Yoga4Cancer offers evidence-informed yoga resources and free classes designed for people affected by cancer, helping support strength, flexibility, and wellness throughout treatment and recovery

Members of the Young Lung Cancer Program team recently came together for a photoshoot to put faces to the people behind the program and reflect our shared commitment to supporting young adults with lung cancer.

Integrative Spirituality Cancer Workshop (Virtual)
This weekly workshop explores ways to cope with cancer and build vitality through evidence-based spiritual practices, including meditation, breathwork, and relaxation.

Led by Yaroslav Nalysnyk, MD, DMin, catholic chaplain at Dana-Farber, sessions are open to all patients, loved ones, staff, and students regardless of religious affiliation. Workshops are held on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom.

My Risk, My Choices: Taking Control of Hereditary Cancer in Young Adults

Join the Young Adult Program (YAP) for a virtual interactive session on Thursday, March 12, from 5:30-6:45 p.m. for young adults (ages 18-early 40s) and their support person(s). This session will explore hereditary cancer risk through a multidisciplinary panel, with opportunities to ask questions, connect with peers, and learn about practical, young adult–focused resources.

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