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Thank you to our generous donors who contributed in 2011! Your continued support is much appreciated.
To download our 2011 Annual Report with a list of these donors, please click on the "Annual Report" tab on the " About Us" page on our website.
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Everyone has heard the saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," but did you know that the skin of apples contains powerful antioxidants that can help fight against cancer?
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Thank you to our August Community Lunch Sponsor:
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National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and it's a great time to take advantage of the free support programs offered by CSCVVSB. Prostate Cancer is the second most common cancer affecting American men, with one in six being diagnosed during his lifetime. If you or a loved one are dealing with this disease, CSCVVSB offers friendship, support, and information at no cost to you.
CSCVVSB offers a bi-monthly prostate cancer support group as well as a monthly networking group. In September and October, the monthly networking group will feature a guest speaker. Check out our online calendar for more information. Kevin Axelrad, Ph.D facilitates the groups and has been working with prostate cancer patients and their families for nearly 20 years. "The networking group provides helpful information and lasting connections, and the support group is a more intimate setting where men can share their concerns and feelings," says Dr. Axelrad.
Phil Dipaola, a two-year survivor of prostate cancer, is an active member of the networking group along with his wife. He is also a founding member of the support group. He credits the groups with providing information, connections, and camaraderie. "It helps to know that there are people I can talk to if I have questions or need to find a source for some information," says Dipaola, a marriage and family therapist. He adds, "The support group is a place to get to know each other on a deeper level because you're talking about common concerns and the impact of prostate cancer on your life."
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Advances in Prostate MRI,
Detection and Staging
with Robert Princenthal, MD
Date: Saturday, September 15h
Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: Cancer Support Community VVSB,
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Over the last few years, Dr. Princenthal and Rolling Oaks Radiology  have been involved in Prostate imaging utilizing an ultra-high field 3T MRI and a sophisticated multi-parameter approach. In this talk, Dr. Princenthal will be addressing a number of critical issues in prostate cancer screening, detection and staging: How do we perform Prostate MRI? Who should get a Prostate MRI? What information does it provide? How does it impact the management of the patient's care? Dr. Princenthal will also discuss the current controversy over the use of the PSA test as a screening for prostate cancer. Come to listen, question and learn.
Please RSVP via email or by calling 805.379.4777
To download a workshop flyer, please click here.
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The Statues in the Garden of Hope have been installed! 
A BIG "Thank You" to Delesprie for creating and sculpting these beautiful statues and to Simon Munoz and his crew at SM Masonry for installing them this week!
We'd also like to thank Scott DiGiueseppe, Jacque & Bud Marley, and Ralph Mikkelsen for their touching tributes and for supporting cancer patients and their families through their sponsorship of these statues. We think they look absolutely stunning in the Garden and hope you think so too! For a list of all of our Garden of Hope donors, click here.
There are new tribute opportunities available in the Garden of Hope! We are ordering additional tribute tiles next week. If you are interested, please let us know. For more info rmation,click here.
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Fun at the Sing-a-long and Ice Cream Social!
Thank you to Beatrice Verdi and Phil Kuchinka for a fun-filled evening last Sunday. The families that attended had a blast singing, dancing and enjoying each others company.
To see more pictures from this event, check out our photo album on Facebook.
Thank you to Baskin Robbin's for donating the delicious ice cream that the families enjoyed. The kids had a great time making (and eating) their sundaes!
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Healthcare: Understanding Your Options
with Molly Coppock, Kim Jackson
& Marianne Knight
Date: Thursday, September 20th
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Location: Cancer Support Community VVSB,
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361
This panel will feature representatives from three companies speaking on Hospice, Home Health, and Assisted Living Options... helping you to navigate through the difficult language, confusing questions and options. From a description of the various levels of care, to answering specific questions regarding cost of service and integration of Medicare and private insurance, this panel will provide you with information to make informed decisions. There will be a Q&A period after the presentation.
Panel features Molly Coppock, Los Robles Homecare Services Marketing Director, Los Robles Homecare Services, Kim Jackson, Vitas Representative, Vitas Hospice Hospice, and Marianne Knight, California Senior Living Community Relations.
Please RSVP via email or by calling 805.379.4777
To download a workshop flyer, please click here.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
8-week course with Catherin Baum
At two locations: Westlake Village and Ventura Tuesdays, September 25-November 13, 6:30 - 8:45pm in Westlake Village Cancer Support Community VVSB, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361 Wednesdays, September 26-November 14, 1:30 - 3:45pm in Ventura CMH Cancer Resource Center, 2900 Loma Vista Road, #103, Ventura, CA 93003
Would you like to be able to maintain equanimity in the midst of life's storms? Join this class! It is based upon Jon Kabat-Zinn's program at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. It combines meditation, gentle yoga, readings and group discussion.
Mindfulness has been demonstrated to reduce stress, increase self-awareness, improve attention, boost the immune system, reduce emotional reactivity, and promote a general sense of health and wellness. This course costs up to $1,000 elsewhere, provided to you FREE of charge. Instructor Catherine Baum has studied with Dr. Kabat-Zinn.
Please RSVP via email or by calling 805.379.4777
To download a workshop flyer, please click here.
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Blending with Whole Foods
with Christine Schirber
Date: Monday, October 1st Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm Location: Cancer Support Community VVSB at Our Redeemer Church, 8520 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, CA 91306
Learn to combine whole, natural foods for maximum nutrition.  Christine will demonstrate how to use your blender to create nutritional smoothies, salad dressings and even desserts, using ingredients that support health.
Christine Schirber is a burn survivor who has experienced firsthand the powerful benefits of adding blended natural, whole foods into her everyday diet. Please RSVP 805-379-4777.
Please RSVP via email or by calling 805.379.4777
To download a workshop flyer, please click here.
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Thank You, Fritz Coleman and the Ventura Harbor Comedy Club!
The 2nd Monday of each month Randy Lubas and the Ventura Comedy Club  provide a comedian for our monthly "Merv's Comedy Night." This month, Randy's good friend, Fritz Coleman, was here to entertain our participants and give them an hour of non-stop laughter and hope.
This ongoing series was created by Merv Kopp, who truly believed that laughter was the best medicine.
Mark your calendars for the next "Merv's Comedy Night" on October 8th. Comedian TBA. Adults only.
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2nd Annual Ventura Comedy Festival
Sept. 24-Sept. 30, 2012
Great news! The Ventura Comedy Festival has chosen CSCVVSB as the recipient of their charitable donations from Second Annual Ventura Comedy Festival ticket sales. When you buy an all access ticket for $59.99 , CSCVVSB will receive $20. The Producer, our friend Randy Lubas, has given us 50 all access tickets to sell. It's up to us to help raise the awareness and support their efforts!
Purchase your tickets at our office (530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361) or by calling 805-379-4777.
If you can't purchase your tickets in person, you can buy them online, by clicking here. Select the "Schedule" tab on top and click "Buy" on the All Access Pass. Choose the quantity of tickets, then click Checkout. There is a link on the right that says "Add Coupon." Click that and enter the code CancerSupport, it will show a zero discount but it will track how many people entered the code.
To download the flyer with more information on the comedy acts scheduled for the week, click here.
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Paint the Town Pink
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 5:30pm-8:00pm The Oaks Shopping Center (Food Court Patio)
Kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month at a special gathering for you and your friends!
Reserve your spot today for $30 on-line or by calling 805-379-4777. Admission will be $35 at the door. Admission includes one complimentary cocktail, delicious appetizers and desserts, Nordstrom's Lounge, and a silent auction. Entertainment provide by the Spare Parts Band.
All proceeds benefit Cancer Support Community VVSB.
Thank you to event sponsors:
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Upcoming Programs Focusing on
Women's Health:
 We have a number of great doctors and presenters scheduled in September and October giving workshops on Women's Health. For more information on each workshop, please visit our website to download a workshop flyer.
Breast Cancer Survivorship: What Happens Now? with Cathy Cole, NP, MPH, CHES, CBPM-IC Thursday, September 13th, 7-8:30pm
At CSCVVSB, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, 91361
This presentation covers the continuum of care from diagnosis including the physical, psychosocial, and economic issues of cancer. It focuses on the health and life of a person with cancer beyond the diagnosis and treatment phases. Survivorship includes issues related to follow-up treatment, late effects of treatment, second cancers, and quality of life. Family members, friends, and caregivers are also part of the survivorship experience and are welcome to attend. For more information on Cathy Cole, please see the workshop flyer on our website.
Feeling Healthy and Looking Beautiful: Simple, Effective Skin Care for a Rejuvenated You
with Talia Emery, M.D.
Saturday, September 29th, 1-3:00pm
At CSCVVSB, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, 91361
Join us for a discussion with Talia Emery, M.D. and learn about how recent advances in noninvasive medical aesthetics can complement your healthy lifestyle. Dr. Emery will talk about the latest advances in a fun, informal style that will have you engaged. Sun protection, dry and thinning skin, eyelash and brow loss are just a few of the topics that will be addressed as you move forward to feeling healthy and looking beautiful. For more information on Dr. Emery, please see the workshop flyer on our website.
Updates on Breast Cancer *Presentation in Spanish*
with Henry Montes, M.D. Tuesday, October 9th, 7-8:30pmAt St. John's Wellness Center, Conference Room #1, 1700 N. Rose Avenue, Oxnard, 93030
This workshop will cover a complete range of information about breast cancer. Topics include:
- What is breast cancer and what causes it?
- What are the different types of breast cancer?
- What can you do to maximize the effectiveness of your treatment?
- Does nutrition, exercise and sleep help your treatment and why?
Learn how to help your body beat breast cancer. This workshop will be followed with a Q&A session and will be presented in Spanish. For more information on this workshop or to RSVP, please call Diane Martell at 805-988-2500 x4696.
Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Advanced Breast Cancer
with Cathie Chung, M.D.
Thursday, October 18th, 6:30-8:00pm
At CSCVVSB, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, 91361
CSCVVSB invites women with advanced breast cancer and their loved ones to a workshop to help manage the physical and psychological effects of the disease and its treatment. Women with metastatic breast cancer have unique physical, emotional, and information needs that are often not met - this workshop aims to fill that void.
Please RSVP for the Westlake Village workshops via email or by calling 805.379.4777
To download a workshop flyer, please click here.
Thank you our educational program sponsors:
Genentech and
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