Cancer Care
Created in partnership with Alison Estabrook, M.D., nationally recognized breast cancer surgeon and professor of surgery at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, this innovative program is designed to share the latest in medical information while also bringing complementary health and wellness programming to those living at risk of and/or impacted by breast cancer.
Our cancer care program is based on the four pillars of health: move, restore, nourish, and connect. Scientific findings show the importance of a plant-based diet and regular exercise for healing. Our range of classes, lectures, and events include topics such as exercise, nutrition, yoga, support, and more, all of which are based on these findings and have been shown to help with the side effects of cancer and boost healing.
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Partner Bio
Alison Estabrook, M.D., nationally recognized breast cancer surgeon and professor of surgery at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, was founder and Chief of the Comprehensive Breast Center, Mount Sinai West in New York City and co-founder of Breastlink NY affiliate of Radnet and has a named professorship at New York University, Grossman School of Medicine, where she obtained her medical degree.
Dr. Estabrook completed her residency at Columbia University Medical Center, where she then became chief of the Breast Surgery Service in 1991. She became the division chief for breast surgery at Roosevelt (now Mount Sinai West) in 1998. She is also the co-founder of the Women at Risk program, which offers medical care to women who are at the highest risk for the development of breast cancer. Dr. Estabrook has been a co-principle investigator on three NIH grants.
She is a member of many local and national breast disease groups, including the New York Metropolitan Breast Cancer Group, the American Society of Breast Disease, American Society of Breast Surgeons, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Society of Surgical Oncology. She served on the Commission on Cancer for 10 years.
This is just a snippet of Dr. Estabrook’s extensive background. Please click here to read more about her and her incredible work.
Free Cancer Care Exercise Classes
- Sundays, 3-4:15 pm: Yoga 4 Cancer
- Mondays, 6:15-7:30 pm: Yoga for Cancer Care
- Tuesdays, 4-5 pm: Nia Moving to Heal for Women Living with Cancer
- Wednesdays, noon-1 pm: Moving for Life
- Thursdays, 10-11 am: Ai Chi Renewal Program for Women Living with Cancer
- Thursdays, 3-4:30 pm: Yoga for Men Who Are Cancer Survivors
- Thursdays, 6:45-8 pm: Healing Yoga for Women Living with Cancer
- Saturdays, 11 am-noon: Moving for Life: Gentle Cardio Workout
Broadway's Best for Breast Cancer
On Monday, February 22, join Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez (Hamilton, Wicked, In the Heights) and Caroline Kohles, JCC Senior Director of Health and Wellness, for a continuation of our virtual series celebrating life and fostering learning. Meet Mandy's friends and fellow Broadway performers from the comfort of your own home and watch them perform. Hear top health and wellness experts discuss how life is affected during and after cancer and have your questions answered too. Endorsed by JCC community partners Sharsheret, The Nia Technique, and the American Cancer Society. RSVP here!
Cancer Care Classes
Ai Chi Renewal Program for Women Living with Cancer - ONLINE
Ai Chi Renewal Program for Women Living with Cancer - ONLINE
Teri Dupuy
The class will include breathing, relaxation, gentle exercises, stretching & some strengthening plus virtual AiChi moves. Ai Chi: Japanese for love Ai; Chi Chinese for energy.
Moving for Life: Gentle Cardio Workout - ONLINE
Moving for Life: Gentle Cardio Workout - ONLINE
Anna Leon Bella, Martha Eddy + Michele Cetera
A light cardio workout that addresses fatigue and lymphedema, increases flexibility, and promotes weight management.
Release Yourself from the Stress of Pandemic Eating - ONLINE
Release Yourself from the Stress of Pandemic Eating - ONLINE
Jim McNerney, Mind-Body Eating Coach
Do you find yourself engaging in emotional or mindless eating? Join us for an interactive course to understand the reasons behind the food choices you make. Each session builds on the previous one to help create long-term healthy, sustainable eating habits.
ONLINE Nia Dance Party with Special Guest Winalee Zeeb and Caroline Kohles - Feb 28
ONLINE Nia Dance Party with Special Guest Winalee Zeeb and Caroline Kohles - Feb 28
Once a month, experience Nia—a beautiful blend of dance, martial arts, and yoga. Ignite your body, mind, and spirit in this special class via Zoom with Winalee Zeeb and Caroline Kohles.
ONLINE Creating a Self-Care Program with the Alexander Technique Week 9: How Easy Breathing Can Lead to Comfort
ONLINE Creating a Self-Care Program with the Alexander Technique Week 9: How Easy Breathing Can Lead to Comfort
Morgan Rysdon and Melissa Brown, Alexander Technique Practitioners
Week 9: How Easy Breathing Can Lead to Comfort (Melissa Brown)
ONLINE Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class March 5
ONLINE Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class March 5
Kathy Shapiro, CZT
Pelvic Floor Workout: Don't Suffer in Silence Women Only - ONLINE
Pelvic Floor Workout: Don't Suffer in Silence Women Only - ONLINE
Randi Stone, Pelvic Floor Specialist
ONLINE Creating a Self-Care Program with the Alexander Technique Week 10: Age Gracefully in the 21st Century
ONLINE Creating a Self-Care Program with the Alexander Technique Week 10: Age Gracefully in the 21st Century
Morgan Rysdon and Melissa Brown, Alexander Technique Practitioners
Week 10: Age Gracefully in the 21st Century (Morgan Rysdon)
Don't Mess with Stress™ - ONLINE
ONLINE Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class March 12
ONLINE Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class March 12
Kathy Shapiro, CZT
ONLINE Nia Dance Party with Special Guest Winalee Zeeb and Caroline Kohles - Mar 14
ONLINE Nia Dance Party with Special Guest Winalee Zeeb and Caroline Kohles - Mar 14
Once a month, experience Nia—a beautiful blend of dance, martial arts, and yoga. Ignite your body, mind, and spirit in this special class via Zoom with Winalee Zeeb and Caroline Kohles.
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience - ONLINE
Fiber: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Robust Health & Resilience - ONLINE
David Dunaief, M.D.
Use Food, Not Medicine, to Prevent and Heal Acid Reflux - ONLINE
Use Food, Not Medicine, to Prevent and Heal Acid Reflux - ONLINE
Jonathan Aviv M.D., Professor of Otolaryngology, Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine + Samara Kaufmann Aviv
ONLINE Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class March 19
ONLINE Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class March 19
Kathy Shapiro, CZT
Broadway's Best for Breast Cancer: Staying Healthy & Strong -ONLINE
Broadway's Best for Breast Cancer: Staying Healthy & Strong -ONLINE
Broadway's Best for Breast Cancer
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Resetting Our Food System: Farm to Fork - ONLINE
Resetting Our Food System: Farm to Fork - ONLINE
Ron Weiss, M.D., Ethos Primary Care; Nora Pugliese, Ethos Farm; and Jeff Tkach, Rodale Institute
Zentangle - Therapeutic Doodling - Art For Everyone - Free Trial - ONLINE
Zentangle - Therapeutic Doodling - Art For Everyone - Free Trial - ONLINE
Kathy Shapiro