Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness
Join us for the 19th annual survivorship event designed to provide education on wellness for those living with a cancer diagnosis. Patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, families and health care professionals are invited to attend.
This free conference is designed to provide education on a variety of side effects, including late and long-term, faced by cancer survivors to promote wellness and empowerment.
In addition to a keynote presentation by Mack Dryden, the event will feature breakout sessions led by experts in the fields of nutrition, sleep, cognitive function & mental health and art therapy to name a few. A survivor panel discussion and opportunities throughout the day for community cancer organizations exhibitor networking are also event highlights. We can’t wait to see you there!
Also included
- Light continental breakfast & lunch will be provided
- Raffle Prizes
- Community cancer organizations exhibitor networking
Date:
Saturday, June 07, 2025
Start Time:
8:30 a.m. PDT
Host or Sponsor:
Location:
Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Thomas Building, Pelton Auditorium
Fred Hutch Campus
1100 Fairview Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
Cost:
Free
Contact Information:
Keynote Speaker
Mack Dryden
Mack Dryden is a writer/comedian/actor who has appeared on The Tonight Show several times, acted in such shows as The Guardian and JAG, written for several network shows, survived a terrifying stay in an African prison and two different types of cancer—and lived to tell inspiring, motivating and hilarious stories about it all in "Live Happy, Laugh Loud--Celebrating Cancer Survival." Mack performs at dozens of survival celebrations each year and loves to see people forget their burdens and laugh until their faces hurt.
Breakout Sessions
Session topics will include Bone Health, Nutrition, Sleep, Fatigue & Cognitive Function, Art Therapy, Navigating Financial Challenges and many more! You will have the opportunity to attend three breakout sessions that will occur at 10am, 11am and 12pm. During event check in you will be given a program that lists all the breakout sessions, times and locations.
Afternoon Presentation
Advances in Cancer Care & Importance of Survivorship in Long-Term Wellness
Sara Hurvitz, MD, FACP
Senior Vice President & Director, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch
Dr. Sara Hurvitz is a medical oncologist and clinical research leader who is senior vice president of the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch and head of the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Washington Department of Medicine.
Survivor Panel Discussion - Stories of Meaning, Resilience & Persevering
Considered the ‘highlight’ and ‘best’ part of this event from past attendees, this panel of cancer survivors will share their stories, experiences & resources that will be inspiring to us all. Facilitated by our survivorship clinic provider, this will also be an opportunity for some Q&A time between audience and the survivor panel.
"This event fired on all pistons: inspirational, informational and actionable."
— Past conference attendee
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