Look Good…Feel Better (Sacramento and Roseville)
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this monthly class is offered to the community through Sutter Cancer Center, Roseville and the Sacramento office of the American Cancer Society. The free two-hour course is facilitated by Look Good…Feel Better-certified cosmetologists and cancer survivors. During the hands-on session, women undergoing cancer treatment receive a 12-step skin care/make-up application lesson, demonstration of options for dealing with hair loss, and nail care techniques. Each woman receives make-over tips and personal attention from professionals trained to meet her needs. Women also use and take home complimentary cosmetic kits in their appropriate skin tones (light, medium, dark, extra dark) with helpful instruction booklets. The course also offers professional advice on wigs, scarves and accessories. More information is available at www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org.

The class is offered in Sacramento and Roseville. For dates and times and to register, please call (916) 446-7933, push #3 and ask for the Look Good...Feel Better program.

Cancer Risk Education (Sacramento)
This is a two-hour session for cancer patients, family members and members of the community interested in learning more about the role of genetics in hereditary cancer. The session discusses current research on cancer genetics and the benefits and limitations of gene testing. The class is held at Sutter Cancer Center, Sacramento. For information on the program and times, please call 1-800-988-0080 or 916-454-6660

Dance Movement Therapy (Sacramento and Davis)
Dance Movement Therapy is based on the interrelationship of body, mind, and emotion. It uses movement as a process, which furthers the emotional, physical and spiritual integration of the individual.

This 12-week session will use dance movement therapy and imagery as a means to enhance the healing process and build a supportive community. It will provide support, relaxation and insights to its participants. The goals are to enhance wellness through improved body image, energy level, and sense of self. It will be facilitated by Nandi Szabo, M.A., A.D.T.R, Registered Dance Movement Therapist.

The participants can benefit by the opportunity to:

• Awaken to their own body in relationship to their health and personal awareness not just to a disease.
• Improve feelings about their body while working on body image, self-esteem and its effects on their life.
• Improve physical well being while addressing fatigue and improving energy levels.
• Facilitate communication.
• Rediscover sensuality and increase sex life.
• Deal with a part of the body that has been maimed or shunned and identify with it positively.
• Integrate self for personal growth and inner harmony.

Limited body movement does not preclude the many possibilities for exploration and interaction.

Discussion with your physician regarding attendance is required prior to class. Due to space limitations, each session is open to 10 participants. Please call Nandi Szabo at (916) 529-1079 or email to pnandi@comcast.net to register or to obtain more information.

12-week sessions will be held at the following times:

Davis

• Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Davis Holistic Health Center located at 237 D Street (beginning February 22nd to May 10th , 2007). There is no cost to participants.

Sacramento

• Tuesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. OR Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Sutter Cancer Center located at 2800 L Street, Sacramento (beginning February 20th to May 8th , 2007). There is no cost to participants.

Fitness Class for Cancer Patients (Roseville)
A licensed physical therapist performs a personal evaluation of each patient's special fitness needs and provides monitored, observed exercise classes to help maintain strength during treatment and recovery. During the 12-session program, patients also learn about safe strengthening, activity and wellness during cancer treatment. A physician's medical release is necessary before starting the class. There is a $50 fee for the course and scholarships are available to patients. For information call (916) 781-1634.

Healthy Eating During Cancer (Sacramento and Roseville)
A registered dietitian counsels oncology patients and provides nutritional tips to help manage common side effects of cancer therapy. A review on how to modify one's diet when experiencing nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, mouth sores, heartburn, fatigue and low immune functions will be addressed in this class.

Sacramento classes are held the second and fourth Friday of every month, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information or to register, please call (916) 454-6867. Roseville classes are held the second Monday of every month, if patients have registered by the preceding Monday. For information or to register, please call (916) 781-1634.

Lymphedema (Sacramento and Roseville)

The class helps cancer patients understand fluid retention caused by accumulation of lymphatic fluid and learn techniques to help manage swelling and discomfort. A certified lymph therapist delivers classes in Sacramento on the third Tuesday  of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information or to register please call toll free (800) 570-2881 or (916) 454-6861. In Roseville, classes are taught by a nurse practitioner with extensive experience helping patients dealing with lymphedema. Please call (916) 797-7565 for times and to register.

Prosthesis Clinic
Sutter Cancer Center, Roseville Breast Health Center in conjunction with Nordstrom, offers a monthly consultation session for women who have experienced surgery or treatment that has altered the shape or size of their breasts. These free sessions conducted by a licensed prosthesis/fitting coordinator include options for lingerie, fitting advice and products that will meet women's needs. Times have not been set for this class, please call (916) 781-1718 for more information.

Smoking Cessation (Roseville)
Freedom From Smoking® is a cessation program developed by the American Lung Association to help smokers of all levels quit. It is a 7-week course consisting of 8 sessions that are 2 hours each. A trained facilitator uses a positive behavior change approach to help you quit. The facilitator helps you identify why you smoke, and then helps you learn techniques to stay smoke free once you quit. A strong student support network that is built in each class helps everyone become tobacco free. Freedom From Smoking® has been helping people quit for over 10 years!

There is a $65 fee community members. This includes all materials such as the Freedom From Smoking booklet, relaxation tape, brochures, and other such items. To register call (916) 781-1446.

Smoking Cessation (Sacramento)
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is proud to have its own unique brand of Smoking Cessation Classes. The classes are designed and facilitated by Smoking Cessation Program Coordinator Ekeshia Pittman, MC, who provides a behavioral change program with a fun and interactive approach to quitting smoking.

The five-week course is held once a week and the entire session costs $60, with a refund of $30 to all participants who complete the series. This course is open to Sutter patients, staff, and all community members who desire to quit smoking.

For more information and meeting locations please call Ekeshia Pittman, MC, Smoking Cessation Program Coordinator at (916) 454-6528 or email PittmaE@sutterhealth.org.