Future Events

Cancer Classes

Navigating Your Way Through Chemotherapy Nutrition Counseling and Treatment Strategy

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: First Tuesday of the month
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-3322

Orientation to Chemotherapy. A class for newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families facing chemotherapy treatment and its potential side effects presented by an Oncology Nurse. A nutritionist focuses on dietary concerns in the second hour. Reservations are needed.

Navigating Chemotherapy and Nutrition

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek and Concord Campuses
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674-2190

Orientation to Chemotherapy. A class for newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families facing chemotherapy treatment and its potential side effects presented by an Oncology Nurse. A nutritionist focuses on dietary concerns in the second hour. Reservations are needed.

Navigating Your Way Through Chemotherapy Nutrition Counseling and Treatment Strategy

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campuses
Date: Third Tuesday of the month
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674-2190

Orientation to Chemotherapy. A class for newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families facing chemotherapy treatment and its potential side effects presented by an Oncology Nurse. A nutritionist focuses on dietary concerns in the second hour. Reservations are needed.

Navigating Chemotherapy and Nutrition

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campuses
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-3322

Orientation to Chemotherapy. A class for newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families facing chemotherapy treatment and its potential side effects presented by an Oncology Nurse. A nutritionist focuses on dietary concerns in the second hour. Reservations are needed.

Cancer Events

Relay for Life

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 934-7640, #3

Relay for Life Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society at Mt. Diablo High School. This fun event includes activities for the whole family and honors survivors of cancer.

Cancer Programs/Services

Breast Health Awareness Instruction

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord or Walnut Creek Campuses
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-3322

Breast health nurses are available to provide one-on-one or group breast health awareness instruction

Apheresis Service

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-3322

A treatment program that involves removing disease-producing components from the blood and safely returning remaining blood products to patients with various diseases is offered at both hospitals. Physician referral required.

Breast Health Referral & Information Service

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord or Walnut Creek Campuses
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674-2100 or (925) 947-3322

Nurse Educators are available to provide individualized support and education as well as connection to available community resources and assistance in navigating through John Muir Health.

Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: (925) 947-5313

Classes are offered by a registered dietitian for people with cancer and their caregivers. Discussion focuses on nutritional issues while patients are undergoing treatment.

Cancer Clinical Trials

Location: John Muir Clinical Research Center, Concord
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674-2580

Patients are provided with an opportunity to receive promising new therapies by participating in research studies that seek to identify new and better treatments for cancer. More than 30 cancer research protocols are currently open for patient accrual.

Neuro-Oncology Novalis Shaped Beam Surgery

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 941-2050 or 866-941-2050

Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology collaborate on the delivery of stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy utilizing Novalis, BrainLAB's dedicated system for non-invasive radiosurgery and radiotherapy. This leading-edge technology provides highly precise treatments of primary and metastatic brain tumors as well as other head and neck tumors, and certain functional disorders.

Genetic Counseling and Risk Assessment

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 941-4092

The John Muir Cancer Institute offers an individualized genetic risk assessment, genetic counseling and additional testing services. Covered by most insurance plans.

Cancer Library and Resource Centers

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord and Walnut Creek Campuses
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-3322

Open to the public, both campuses offer a wide selection of books, videotapes and other educational materials (including Internet access) about cancer, as well as a nurse educator to answer questions, provide information and present classes to individuals and groups.

Lymphedema Program

Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation at Rossmoor and Concord campuses.
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674-2125

Offered at John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Rossmoor and Concord campuses. Physician referral required

Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674-2190

Classes are offered by a registered dietitian for people with cancer and their caregivers. Discussion focuses on nutritional issues while patients are undergoing treatment.

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Education for Couples

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord and Walnut Creek Campuses
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-3322 or (925) 674-2001

This course addresses the medical, physical, social and psychological effects of breast cancer. Meets alternately at John Muir Medical Centers, Walnut Creek or Concord campuses. Pre-registration required

Cancer Clinical Trials

Location: John Muir Clinical Trials/East Bay Clinical Trial Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 687-8860

Patients are provided with an opportunity to receive promising new therapies by participating in research studies that seek to identify new and better treatments for cancer. More than 30 cancer research protocols are currently open for patient accrual.

Cancer Genetic Counseling and Cancer Risk Assessment/Testing Service

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-3322

An individual assessment of hereditary and non-hereditary risk factors is provided as well as information that can be used to make decisions about follow-up and genetic testing.

Second Opinion/Consultative Tumor Board

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674-2001

A multidisciplinary panel of medical experts reviews the cases of patients diagnosed with breast and lung cancer, and follows up with treatment recommendations. Available by appointment on both the Walnut Creek and Concord Campuses. For information, call 947-3322 (Walnut Creek) or 674-2001 (Concord).

Pediatric Oncology Services

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-5272

Comprehensive pediatric oncology services, including a pediatric oncologist and a clinical nurse, are available at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus. Available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Radiation Oncology

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek and Concord Campuses
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-3250 or (925) 674-252

Radiation oncology services are available to both inpatients and outpatients at John Muir Medical Center, Concord and Walnut Creek Campuses. Physician referral required. Treatment modalities available include: external beam, brachytherapy (prostate seed implants) intravascular brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy for brain, spine and body, and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)

Outpatient Infusion Center

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-4404

Comprehensive outpatient services are offered including hydration, chemotherapy administration, blood product administration, central venous access care, dressing changes, injections and patient education. Available at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus. Services available seven days a week.

Cancer Screenings

Every Woman Counts Breast Cancer Early Detection Program

Location: John Muir Breast Health Services, Walnut Creek and Concord Campuses
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674- 2662

Central/East Contra Costa County low-income, uninsured or underinsured women who are over 40 are offered access to mammograms, clinical breast examinations, medical diagnosis and education. Offered through John Muir Breast Health Services, Walnut Creek and Concord Campuses.

Cancer Genetic Counseling and Cancer Risk Assessment/Testing Service

Location: John Muir Cancer Institute
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-3322

An individual assessment of hereditary and non-hereditary risk factors is provided as well as information that can be used to make decisions about follow-up and genetic testing.

Cancer Support Groups

East County General Cancer Support Group

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: Third Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group

Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: 2nd Tuesday, every other month
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Second Tuesday of each month from 2-4pm at The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave, Walnut Creek. Call 933-0107 to attend the group.

Couples and Cancer

Location: Please call
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Meets every 3rd Tuesday 6-8 PM. A program for couples dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by Ron Ellis, PhD. At The Wellness Community .Call 925-933-0107 for more information.

Spanish Speaking Support Group

Location: John Muir Cancer Institute, Concord Campus, 2720 Grant Street
Date: Third Thursday
Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

This support group is conducted in Spanish and is for anyone dealing with a cancer diagnosis who may or may not be in the midst of treatment. During these drop-in sessions, the group discusses how to sort out emotions and feelings and to develop strategies to cope with cancer better. For information in Spanish please call 1-800-556-0477.

Cancer Support Group in East Bay

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis.

Cancer Support Group

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Phone: (925) 674-2190

Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a MFCC and an Oncology Nurse.

Cancer Support Group

Location: John Muir Cancer Institute, Concord Campus
Date: First Tuesday
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 674-2190

Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a MFCC and an Oncology Nurse.

Kids' Support Group - Living with Illness

Location: 2540 Charleston Street, Oakland
Date: Every other Monday
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Phone: 510-531-7551

Support is provided for children, ages 5 to 16, who are coping with the serious illness of a loved one.

Look Good...Feel Better

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 934-7640

Cosmetology and hairstyling for patients affected by cancer. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

Leukemia/Lymphoma/Multiple Myeloma Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 1st Thursday
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 952-2797

The Contra Costa Family Support Group for patients dealing with Leukemia, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma. Sponsored by Leukemia Society. Group is free and meets the first Thursday of every month from 7-8:30. Call Sarah Leonard, Oncology Resource Nurse, (925) 952-2797.

Life After Cancer

Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Time: 6-8 pm
Phone: (925) 933-0107

For those who are beyond day to day treatment.

Lymphedema Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: 2nd Saturday
Time: 10 a.m.
Phone: (925) 674-2125

Support is provided for lymphedema patients and their families as well as caregivers and practitioners.

Young Women with Breast Cancer

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-3322

Support group for younger breast cancer patients. Meets 4th Wednesday of each month at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus. Call John Muir Breast Health Services, Walnut Creek (925) 947-3322

Pediatric Support Group - For Families with Children Diagnosed with Cancer

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 1st Monday
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Phone: (925) 947-5272

At 6PM, everyone meets for eating and socializing, at 7pm the parents meet with Susan Bucher LCSW while the kids have art to paint contributed by Art for Life in a separate room. Sponsored by John Muir Pediatric Oncology and co-sponsored by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Wellness Community

Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Comprehensive program focuses on the fight for recovery and improving the quality of life. Psychosocial and educational support groups for people and families affected by cancer. 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek. Call 925-933-0107 for any classes listed or check out their website at www.twc-bayarea.org.

Kids Circle and Teen Talk

Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 933-0107

For families with school-age children who have a parent with cancer, with an activity-based group for children, a support group for teens and a group for parents.