The Swedish Cancer Institute Cancer Education Center offers educational classes that are open to patients, caregivers, family and friends. Topics include gentle yoga, hair alternatives, music therapy, tai chi and more.
These classes are meant to be interactive, educational and offer you tools to assist and prepare you throughout your or your loved one’s journey. They may also help you, your family, friends and caregivers in making treatment decisions, managing your symptoms and accessing complementary programs to help your mind, body and spirit to heal.
Classes are offered at the First Hill, Ballard, Issaquah and Edmonds campuses.
To register for a class, call 206-386-2502 or visit www.swedish.org/classes.
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