Featuring Dr. Martha L. Twaddle, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, HMDC Challenging and emotional conversations become the norm after a cancer diagnosis, so it’s essential to surround yourself with a broad team to educate and guide you while also making you feel comfortable and supported. This is especially true when exploring and planning for palliative and hospice services. Join Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation and Cancer Wellness Center in a candid discussion with Dr. Martha L. Twaddle, the Medical Director for Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Twaddle will help ..read more

Featuring Chris Rosandich, MS, Nutrition and Wellness Manager, Cancer Support Center Eating healthy doesn’t have to be challenging or boring. Simple switches can make a big impact on your everyday life. And would you believe a balanced diet can actually be tasty AND fun? Join us for March’s Wellness Wednesday, where we'll continue our "cancer-fighting diet" series with Chris Rosandich, the Cancer Support Center’s Nutrition and Wellness Manager, who will share easy diet swaps for a healthier lifestyle, including: · Why it's so hard to make healthy diet changes. · Two reasons why healthy lifest ..read more

Did you know that 80% of New Year’s Resolutions are broken by February? The key is to shift away from these one-off goals and move toward creating a series of habits and systems that work best for you. It’s proven that these incremental changes can lead to a major impact on your life. Join us as we kick off the New Year with Lily Horowitz from The Core Method sharing tips on gaining strength in everyday life. Combining core, balance, power, and posture, Lily shows how they work together to connect your body with your mind. You’ll learn: Simple, daily exercises to strengthen your core (hint: i ..read more

Each year, Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation awards a number of grants supporting scientific research and patient family services. By awarding grants, we champion early detection research that will:  Encourage innovative research Improve outcomes in pancreatic cancer detection Uncover groundbreaking treatments Supports patients and families in the day-to-day This Wellness Wednesday features Rolfe grantee, Lustgarten Foundation, with a video showcasing new technologies to drive better outcomes in early detection ..read more

Black Americans are at an increased risk for pancreatic cancer, with an incidence rate that’s 67% higher than any other ethnic or racial group in the United States. (National Cancer Institute) Pancreatic cancer isn’t the only ailment affecting people of color at higher rates. Join Rolfe as we partner with the Cancer Wellness Center in a candid discussion with Dr. Matthew Dixon, a hepatopancreatobiliary surgeon from Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Dixon will address this disparity issue and share details about the latest advancements in pancreatic surgical practices. You’ll learn: • Common ..read more

Learn more about Wellness Wednesday: https://tinyurl.com/WWednes  Chemo brain, including memory and cognition challenges, can be a debilitating and frustrating side effect of cancer and its treatment. And while the causes of chemo brain are still being researched, issues with concentration and memory are widely reported amongst cancer patients and survivors.   Join Dr. Karan Dixit, Neuro-oncologist at Northwestern Medicine, where he’ll share insights on chemo brain and other commonly experienced cognitive changes, including:   · What the latest research is telling us   · Si ..read more

According to the National Cancer Institute, “scientists have studied many foods and dietary components for possible associations with increasing or reducing cancer risk.” And while there is not definitive evidence, we do know that chronic inflammation over time can lead to changes in the DNA, which can lead to cancer.    Join us for April’s Wellness Wednesday where we’ll welcome back Chris Rosandich, Nutrition and Wellness Manager from Cancer Support Center, to continue our conversation on a “cancer fighting diet.” Chris will focus on ways to build and support a healthy digestive sys ..read more

According to the National Cancer Institute, as many as half of patients with cancer have problems sleeping. Whether it’s insomnia or abnormal sleep-wake cycles, consistent lack of sleep has a tremendous impact on both physical and mental health. That, along with the pain that often accompanies a cancer diagnosis, adds another layer of stress and discomfort to daily life. Relief is Possible Join Alyssa N. Van Denburg, a Clinical Health Psychologist at Northwestern Medicine as she shares strategies for managing pain and sleep. Dr. Van Denburg will discuss ways supportive care can improve your ..read more

Balancing Life With Cancer: Creating Boundaries for Patients, Caregivers and Loved Ones   “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” -Brené Brown    It’s often challenging to focus inward when it comes to priorities. From family to work to friends, and even pets, it is all too easy to put ourselves on the back burner. Yet research shows there is great importance—and benefits—to putting ourselves first when it comes to our physical and mental health.   Setting personal boundaries and priorities ..read more

The New Year brings opportunities to start fresh. But what if we stopped making resolutions, and focused on making new habits instead? New habits that can strengthen both the body and the mind.  Gaining strength in whatever form that is—core, balance, power, posture—works to connect your body with your mind.  Join us in our first Wellness Wednesday of 2022, where Lily Horowitz from The Core Method will showcase:   • How to be connected to, and properly engage your body through Pilates  • Simple exercises to strengthen your core (hint: it’s not about having a 6-pack)  ..read more