PAVING the Path to Wellness Series
About the Blum Center
The Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center hosts free monthly patient education events to help you learn about health and illness.
Based on the principles of lifestyle medicine, PAVING the Path to Wellness provides education on the importance of physical activity, healthy eating, sleep, stress management, and the power of personal connections for individuals of all ages with a breast cancer diagnosis.
In collaboration with Lifestyle Medicine at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute and the Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center, we are pleased to offer this monthly webinar series to all cancer survivors, thrivers, those living with cancer, and their loved ones of all cancer types.
Upcoming Sessions
Mindset Matters: The Role of Attitude and Resilience in Cancer Survivorship (Nov 12, 2025)
Mindset plays a powerful role in healing and thriving after cancer. In this session, we will explore how the biology of stress, resilience, and cognitive processes can either hold us back or help us grow. We will explore evidence-based strategies, including relaxation techniques, self-compassion practices, and mindset approaches, to support resilience and enhance well-being.
This online program is free and open to Mass General staff, patients, and the general public. No registration needed.
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Speakers:
- Kiersten Anderson, MSW, LICSW, OSW-C
Senior Clinical Social Worker - Stephanie Eisenstat, MD
Internist and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
New Paths, New Strength: Embracing Variety and Investigations in Cancer Survivorship (December 10, 2025)
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Speakers:
- Loren Winters, MSN, ANP-BC, OCN, DipACLM
Oncology Nurse Practitioner - Sylvia K. Perry, DNP, MS, ANP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
PAVING the Way with Every Bite: Nutrition as a Tool for Cancer Survivorship (January 14, 2026)
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Speakers:
- Carol Sullivan, MS, RD, CSO, LDN
Senior Clinical Dietitian - Ashley Draviam, MS, RD, CSO, LDN
Senior Clinical Dietitian
From Drained to Sustained: Energy and Recovery Strategies After a Cancer Diagnosis (February 11, 2026)
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Speakers:
- Kiersten Anderson, MSW, LICSW, OSW-C
Senior Clinical Social Worker - Elizabeth Abraham, RN, BSN
Senior Clinical Research Nurse
PAVING the Way Forward: Finding Meaning and Purpose After Cancer (March 11, 2026)
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Speakers:
- Amy Comander, MD, DipABLM
Medical Director, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute in Waltham
Director of Lifestyle Medicine, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute - Dana Haggett, MS, RN, FNP-BC
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
PAVING the Way to Restful Nights: Strategies to Improve Sleep After a Cancer Diagnosis (April 8, 2026)
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Speakers:
- Amy Comander, MD, DipABLM
Medical Director, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute in Waltham
Director of Lifestyle Medicine, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute - Sylvia K. Perry, DNP, MS, ANP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Stronger Together: The Healing Power of Community and Connection in Cancer Recovery (May 13, 2026)
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Speakers:
- Dana Haggett, MS, RN, FNP-BC
Oncology Nurse Practitioner - Stephanie Eisenstat, MD
Internist and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Contact the Blum Center
The Blum Center hosts monthly patient education events. If you have questions about any of the programs, feel free to reach out to us.