Pink Power at the PJCC

Whether surgery was recent or several years ago, studies show that exercise decreases the effects of fatigue, improves the quality of life, and decreases the chance of re-occurrence.

Our participants work with a Post-Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist (BCES) who will create a personalized exercise program tailored specifically to their health, fitness, and goals.

This program includes:

• Supervision by highly trained medical exercise specialists
• Pre- and post-fitness assessments
• Individualized exercise programs designed to produce significant changes in health
• 30-minute Individual Personal Training sessions twice a week for eight weeks
• The Program is delivered in a fun, motivational and supportive setting

These individual post-operative Personal Training sessions are open to all breast cancer survivors, whether surgery was eight weeks or 20 years ago. One participant reported that when she entered the program she was unable to open a carton of milk or lift her arms over her head to put a shirt on. Upon completing the program she was able to perform these essential tasks of daily living. Another woman reported that our program “made me feel healthy rather than sick.” Trainers provide emotional support and encouragement on an individual basis, as well as evidence-based individual fitness programs.

Healing Yoga for Cancer Patients

Wednesdays • 12:00 pm
Learn gentle yoga postures, guided meditation, and breathing exercises in a setting designed especially cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. The class is open to all cancer patients in the community at large.

If you are interested, contact Vicki McGrath, PJCC’s Wellness Director and Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist.

Breast Cancer Newly Diagnosed and In Treatment Support Group

We are excited to announce a partnership between the PJCC and Bay Area Cancer Connections (BCC).

BAY AREA CANCER CONNECTIONS AND PJCC NEWLY  DIAGNOSED/IN TREATMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday Group

2nd Wednesday of each month • 7:00 – 8:30 pm • Takes place via Zoom

This group is for the unique experience of women newly diagnosed or currently being treated for breast cancer. The emotional and practical side effects of treatment will be discussed to provide support for your health and well-being throughout treatment. We invite you to join women in the PJCC community for friendship and support while coping with this challenging transition. Facilitated by: Judy Goldstein, LCSW

Registration: Please call the BCC at 650.326.6686 for information or to register. You can also sign up online.

Bay Area Cancer Connections now also offers a Hereditary Cancer Support Group, for anyone with a genetic mutation that puts them at greater risk for developing cancer, including but not limited to individuals who are BRCA positive or have Lynch syndrome. To register, call (650) 326-6686 or toll free (888) 222-4401.

PJCC Joins Forces, Fights Cancer, with Sharsheret

We are proud to have a partnership with Sharsheret, a national non-profit organization that supports young women, and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. As a Sharsheret Supports partner, we’ll have the opportunity to combine our local cancer resources with their vast national expertise, resulting in enhanced service to women and families throughout the Peninsula.

Learn more about our partnership with Sharsheret

Supporters

• Genentech
• Moshe and Linda Oberstein
  • In memory of LeAnn Cragun; in honor of Vicki McGrath for her constant hard work and vision for creating the Pink Ribbon at the PJCC for the benefit of the whole community
• Peninsula Health Care District
• Sequoia Health Care District

Community Partners

• Bay Area Cancer Connections
• Mills-Peninsula Health Services
• Sharsheret
• UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center