Cancer Treatment Education Classes

Virtual Support

UC San Diego Health classes and support groups are held via Zoom videoconferencing. Please register before attending using the links below to receive more information.

Informative classes for patients who are preparing for various types of cancer treatments. Click the links for dates, then choose a date for more info and registration details.

Allogeneic BMT Patient and Caregiver Class

Educational class for BMT patients and their caregivers who are preparing for an allogeneic stem cell transplant. Class topics include stem cell collection, hospital transplant and recovery process, and after-transplant care needs. No registration required.

Contact: Jennifer Shackleton, MSW, LCSW, at jshackleton@health.ucsd.edu or 858-822-6600

 

Autologous BMT Patient and Caregiver Class

Educational class for BMT patients and their caregivers who are preparing for an autologous stem cell transplant. Class topics include stem cell collection, hospital transplant and recovery process, and after-transplant care needs. No registration required.

Contact: Heather Elliott Pham, MSW, at helliottpham@health.ucsd.edu or 858-822-6600

 

Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Education Class

Learn about what to expect with chemo and immunotherapy. Recommended for all patients receiving chemotherapy. Family and caregivers welcome.

You can watch a recorded session here: Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Education Class

 

Head and Neck Education Class

Recommended for patients and families preparing for treatment for head and neck cancers.

You can also watch a recorded session here: Head and Neck Cancer Patient Education Class

Ostomy 101

Non-medical lifestyle classes for people who have had bowel or urinary diversion surgery (colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy). Learn practical tools for vibrant living.

Contact: Estrella (Star) Harrison, RN, BSN, CWOCN, at eharrison@ucsd.edu

 

Preparing for Radiation Therapy

Learn about what to expect with radiation therapy. Recommended for all patients receiving radiation therapy. Family and caregivers welcome.

Contact: Yuko Abbott, DSW, LCSW, OSW-C, at yabbott@health.ucsd.edu