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SUMMARY:Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Let's Talk About Sex [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:The Living Beyond Breast Cancer Survivorship series provides tips and tools to help you cope with your diagnosis and common side effects\, build confidence\, and empower you to take charge of your health.\nThis series provides tools to navigate the long-term effects of treatment and addresses the unique survivorship issues for young women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer under age 45.\nLet’s Talk about Sex and Breast Cancer\nChanges in your sex life are common after a breast cancer diagnosis and during treatment. In this session you’ll learn how to talk about these concerns with your healthcare provider and partner and get tips on how to improve your sexual health and satisfaction.\n \nLed by Sonya Perkins with Northern Light Mercy Cancer Care.\nOpen to the public and targeted toward women with a breast cancer diagnosis. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/living-beyond-breast-cancer-lets-talk-about-sex-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Radiation Fibrosis + Cording [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Seacoast Hand Therapy\, this workshop explores the potential long-term soft tissue aftereffects of cancer treatment\, with a focus on Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome and Axillary Web Syndrome (aka cording). Participants will learn about risk reduction strategies\, explore options for short-term relief\, identify changes they may already be noticing\, and gain tools for lifelong management.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage. \n\nLed by June Leary\, PT DPT\, Certified Lymphedema Therapist\n \nThis program will have an in-person and virtual audience. You are enrolling for the virtual session. 
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/understanding-radiation-fibrosis-cording-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Understanding Radiation Fibrosis + Cording  [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Seacoast Hand Therapy\, this workshop explores the potential long-term soft tissue aftereffects of cancer treatment\, with a focus on Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome and Axillary Web Syndrome (aka cording). Participants will learn about risk reduction strategies\, explore options for short-term relief\, identify changes they may already be noticing\, and gain tools for lifelong management.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage. \n\nLed by June Leary\, PT DPT\, Certified Lymphedema Therapist\n \nThis program will have an in-person and virtual audience. You are enrolling for in-person at Rock Row. 
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/understanding-radiation-fibrosis-cording-rock-row/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000
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SUMMARY:Honoring Choice: Understanding Hospice [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Most people know that Hospice is a program of care and support for people who are terminally ill and their families\, but do you know that hospice can mean so much more than that? Join us to learn what hospice does and does not mean\, how to access this benefit\, and what to expect for yourself or your loved one considering or entering hospice care.\n\nLed by Kate Sicotte\, RN\, Hospice Manager\, Rev. Kim Hoare\, MDiv\, Hospice Chaplain\, and Annie Blanchard\, LCSW\, Maine Health CHANS Hospice:\n\nOpen to the public. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/honoring-choice-understanding-hospice-dempsey-connects-3/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T173000
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SUMMARY:Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Self-Care [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:The Living Beyond Breast Cancer Survivorship series provides tips and tools to help you cope with your diagnosis and common side effects\, build confidence\, and empower you to take charge of your health.\nThis series provides tools to navigate the long-term effects of treatment and addresses the unique survivorship issues for young women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer under age 45.\n\nSelf-Care after Breast Cancer\nYou have been through a lot. During this session\, you will learn ways to take care of yourself physically\, mentally and spiritually. In this session\, we will discuss the important role exercise\, nutrition\, alcohol consumption and cancer and genetic screening can play in your health. We will also discuss how you can get the emotional support you need.\n\nLed by Sonya Perkins with Northern Light Mercy Cancer Care.\n\nOpen to the public and targeted toward women with a breast cancer diagnosis. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/living-beyond-breast-cancer-self-care-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000
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SUMMARY:Honoring Choice: Being Mortal Screening + Discussion [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Conversations surrounding death and dying can be difficult. Medical providers often struggle with these conversations\, as well. Dr. Atul Gawande shares his own path\, as a physician\, in this 60-minute documentary\, and urges us all to look closely at our cultural understanding of the dying process and how we can support one another better. In this 2-hour workshop\, we’ll view the 60-minute documentary with additional time for questions and discussion. Attendance at other Honoring Choice workshops is not required.\n\nLed by Allison Osgood\, Hospice Liaison\, of Beacon Hospice.\n\nOpen to the public. Sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/honoring-choice-being-mortal-screening-discussion-dempsey-connects-2/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T110000
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CREATED:20260409T182805Z
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SUMMARY:Honoring Choice: Maine's Death with Dignity Act [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:The Maine Death with Dignity Act allows qualified individuals to request and receive life-ending medication from their attending physician under specific circumstances. This informational workshop will provide fact-based information regarding medical aid in dying\, and Maine’s law followed by a chance to ask questions.\nLed by Rev. Valerie Lovelace\, MS\, Executive Director\, Maine Death with Dignity.\nOpen to the public. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/honoring-choice-maines-death-with-dignity-act-dempsey-connects-3/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T015100
CREATED:20260410T150140Z
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SUMMARY:Living Well Beyond Cancer: Cancer-Related Fatigue [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) is common among individuals currently undergoing treatment or living with a history of cancer. In this session will discuss strategieACs to proactively manage and overcome the challenges of CRF and live well beyond cancer.\nJoin ReVital Cancer Rehab to explore the impacts of (CRF) and varying ways cancer rehabilitation therapy can help.\nIn this session\, we will: \n\nDefine CRF and how it differs from normal fatigue\nExplain when and how it develops and how to identify it\nDiscuss why cancer rehabilitation therapy is important and how it can help to manage CRF\nProvide examples of patients who have successfully managed CRF through rehabilitation therapy.\n\nLed by ReVital Cancer Rehab.\n\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.livin
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/living-well-beyond-cancer-cancer-related-fatigue-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T121500
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SUMMARY:After Diagnosis - Now What? [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Being diagnosed with cancer can quickly turn your world upside down. You have questions\, anxieties\, and uncertainty about what to do next – and it’s important to know that you’re not alone. \nIf you have been newly diagnosed with cancer\, we invite you to join us for a 75-minute educational workshop designed to offer you a framework for navigating life through this experience. \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients. \nLed by Allison Burt\, LCSW\, OSW-C.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/after-diagnosis-now-what-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T120000
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SUMMARY:Spring Wellness Retreat [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Our Spring Retreat offering will feature both self-compassion and walking meditation as we prioritize kindness toward the self – through both an internal and external focus. First\, we’ll welcome guest speaker\, Heather Shaughnessy-Cato\, who will bring her knowledge and expertise to a discussion on self-compassion – the practice of responding to yourself with understanding and kindness—especially during difficult moments. This session will include reflection and guided practices\, including meditation. Please bring your own journal if you’d like. The second part of our morning will offer an opportunity for either outdoor walking meditation\, weather permitting\, or indoors\, utilizing the guidance of a labyrinth to allow for moments of mindfulness. Please bring/wear walking shoes if you intend to choose the outdoor path.\n\nLed by Dempsey Center Staff.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/spring-wellness-retreat-rock-row/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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