L.A. Area Supportive Care Medicine Classes and Group Programs
City of Hope® offers patients and caregivers a variety of classes, including courses in nutrition, how to look and feel your best during cancer treatment, and several integrative oncology therapies, such as mind-body medicine, acupuncture and more. In addition, patients and caregivers may also benefit from one of our support groups and the chance to connect with other patients and families, such as our diabetes empowerment group or our caregivers connect support group.
Join City of Hope® experts to learn how to manage common cancer treatment side effects, including nausea, nutrition, skin and nail changes, emotional well-being, and low blood counts. Bring your questions.
Virtual for California caregivers
Meet other caregivers, reduce stress, find and give support to others going through the same situation caring for a loved one with cancer. No patients please.
Virtual for All
Join City of Hope® experts to learn about sexual health during and after cancer treatment. Find tips and strategies on how to manage challenges that may occur, including painful sex, desire and libido, how fatigue affects sex, intimacy, challenges during treatment and more.
Virtual for all
Led by a licensed cosmetology specialist. Learn about hair loss and scalp care in cancer treatment and ways to manage it. Topics including: chemotherapy and hair loss, emotional suffering and ways to cope, cold capping, post-chemo hair, scalp care tips and more.
IN-PERSON, Duarte Campus
Instructor-led arts and crafts class available to patients, caregivers, staff, and the community. Supplies included. New project featured during each class.
This is a group for patients aged 18-39 years old who could benefit from group therapy.
IN-PERSON, Duarte Campus and Virtual for all
Gentle Yoga can help improve range of motion, flexibility, strength and bone health, all while building resilience and connection between the mind and body. Instructor can tailor exercises to your needs, whether it be chair yoga or exercising on the mat.
Free of charge | No previous experience required | patients and their caregivers
Virtual for all
This workshop provides an overview of Multiple Myeloma and resources for ongoing patient and caregiver education and support.
IN-PERSON, Duarte campus and Virtual for all
Learn about Medicare Coverage options and assistance from the Center for Health Care Rights virtually or in person at the Sheri and Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center on the City of Hope's Duarte campus.
Learn how to get the most out of your care. This 60 virtual class will help you to find your way to your clinics, labs, dining facilities and healing gardens. It will help you to access supportive programs and resources, information on cancer, support groups and integrative therapies such as yoga, art classes and more.
IN-PERSON, Duarte Campus
Join City of Hope's Farouk Shami Positive Image Center experts to learn about different wig options and how to care for your wig. Learn about human hair vs. synthetic wigs, how to measure your head for a wig, how to style and care for your wig, how to properly put on and remove your wig.
Virtual for all
What You Need to Know About Scalp Cooling
In this 30-minute virtual information session, learn about: what scalp cooling does, if scalp cooling is an option for you and how to receive insurance reimbursement.
IN-PERSON, Duarte Campus
In this 60-minute in-person workshop, learn how to care for your "new" curly hair. If you have completed chemo and your new hair growth is curly, join us!
Virtual for caregivers of patients receiving Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (HCT) English
Prepare for your loved one’s return home after a bone marrow or stem cell transplant by learning about the caregiver’s role, home and food safety, support resources, and practical caregiving tips. Join a hematology nurse and clinical social worker to gain strategies for reducing stress, preventing burnout, and caring for yourself while caring for others.
This group provides a welcoming space for individuals and caregivers navigating head and neck cancer from diagnosis through recovery and beyond. Connect with others, share your journey, ask questions, and receive practical support.
Guided by a licensed speech-language pathologist along with educational guest speakers. Discussions will center on improving quality of life.
Relax the mind and strengthen the body with this ancient practice referred to as "moving meditation," where practitioners move their bodies slowly, gently and with awareness, while breathing deeply.
Free of charge | No previous experience required | patients and their caregivers
Guided meditation can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve well-being, and support better sleep. Join Lisa Mueller, M.D. for guided meditation to support relaxation, emotional wellness, and better sleep during and after cancer treatment. Free for patients and caregivers. No prior experience required.