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SUMMARY:Expert Nutrition & Exercise Advice - June 1
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\nHosted by The Life Raft Group\, join us in honor of National Cancer Survivors Month for an empowering and informative webinar\, “Expert Nutrition & Exercise Advice for Sarcoma Patients\,” taking place on June 1st at 12PM ET. \nThis special session will feature Dr. Loren Yavelberg\, Post-Doctoral Associate\, CEP\, ACSM-ACS Exercise Oncology Specialist\, and Dr. Harleen Kaur\, a behavioral scientist with a PhD in Nutrition Sciences\, both from the University of Miami. \nTogether\, they will share practical\, evidence-based guidance on how to support your body through every stage of the cancer journey. From preparing for surgery to rebuilding strength afterward\, the discussion will explore the role of nutrition\, physical activity\, and overall wellness in cancer care. You’ll learn about different dietary approaches\, exercise programs\, and what current research says about their impact. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed\, in treatment\, or navigating survivorship\, this webinar will provide tools and insights to help you feel stronger\, more informed\, and supported. A Q&A session will follow the presentations. \nThese webinars are for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any treatment or lifestyle changes. If you have questions or comments\, please reach out to support@liposarcoma support.org \n\n\n  \nAbout Our Presenters:\nDr. Loren Yavelberg is an exercise physiologist with a PhD in Applied Cardiopulmonary Physiology whose research focuses on exercise oncology\, lifestyle medicine\, and supportive care interventions across the cancer continuum. His work integrates clinical trials\, community-based programming\, and behavioral strategies to improve treatment tolerance and patient outcomes. \n\n  \n\n  \nDr. Harleen Kaur is a behavioral scientist with a PhD in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Alabama at Birmingham\, where she was supported by the T32 Cancer Prevention and Control Training Program at O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. She is currently supported by the T32 Training to Reduce Burden across the Cancer Control Continuum Multidisciplinary Program at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center\, where she is advancing her training in lifestyle medicine and oncology research. Her research focuses on the design\, implementation\, and evaluation of multibehavior diet and physical activity interventions during active cancer treatment and survivorship. Her work aims to advance precision lifestyle medicine through scalable\, digitally supported behavioral strategies\, leveraging digital technologies to expand reach and incorporating artificial intelligence to enhance personalization. \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://liposarcomasupport.org/event/nutrition-exercise-advice-for-sarcoma-patients/
CATEGORIES:Education,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Life Fest 2026 - Nashville - July 10-12
DESCRIPTION:Every two years\, The Life Raft Group (LRG) hosts Life Fest\, a unique event that brings patients and caregivers to learn\, connect\, and stay informed on the latest developments that can impact their treatment journey. \nAt Life Fest 2026\, the event will expand significantly. In addition to other rare disease programming\, the Liposarcoma Support Network (LSN) will introduce a dedicated educational track for liposarcoma patients and caregivers. \nLiposarcoma participants will have access to sessions led by leading sarcoma experts from top centers of excellence\, covering essential topics such as liposarcoma basics\, treatment options\, trials\, lifestyle strategies\, and nutrition. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with doctors\, participate in Q&A panels\, and connect with a supportive community of fellow patients and caregivers. \nREGISTER\nScholarships are available! Please submit your request through this form.\nIf you would like to donate to the scholarship find\, visit this link. \nDownload Preliminary Agenda Here (subject to change) \n\n \n \n\nHotel Information – see registration page for all the details. \nWe have secured a block of hotel rooms for guests attending Life Fest 2026. This special group rate is only available until June 19th\, 2026. \nLoews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza\n2100 West End Ave\,\nNashville\, TN 37203\n1-877-879-7818 \nReserve: www.loewshotels.com/vanderbilt-hotel/group-life-fest-event-2026 \nParking for the conference location (Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza):\nSelf-parking for guests at Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza is $49 + tax per day\, per vehicle. \nAlternate parking:\nLegacy Parking Company\, LLC – Hayes Street Garage (4 minute walk to Loews Hotel)\n2011 Hayes St\, Nashville\, TN 37203\n1-209-489-7232 \nFor parking details: bit.ly/LF-BookParking \n  \nQuestions about Life Fest 2026 for liposarcoma?\nPlease reach out to Tara Ruggiero at truggiero@liposarcomasupport.org \n*The Life Raft Group (LRG) oversees four patient-focused programs—gastrointestinal stromal tumor (the LRG)\, liposarcoma (LSN)\, and tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT Support) and giant cell tumor (GCT Support)—uniting these rare cancer communities to advance education\, support\, advocacy\, and research.
URL:https://liposarcomasupport.org/event/life-fest-2026-nashville/
LOCATION:Loews Vanderbilt Hotel\, 2100 West End Avenue\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tara Ruggiero":MAILTO:tuggiero@liposarcomasupport.org
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SUMMARY:Walk for Hope Nashville - July 12
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nIf you’re attending Life Fest 2026 Nashville or you live in the Nashville area\, join us Sunday morning for a Walk of Hope with the Liposarcoma Support Network community on Sunday\, July 12 at 7:00 (registration). Walk starts at 7:30. Walk location will be the Vanderbilt Courtyard across from the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel where the conference is taking place. Join us as we raise awareness and funds for rare disease research & resources! \nPlease register before June 1st if you can so that we can order enough T-shirts. All shirts can be picked up on the day of the Walk. If you have any questions about the Walk or the t-shirts\, please reach out to Tara: truggiero@liposarcomasupport.org
URL:https://liposarcomasupport.org/event/walk-for-hope-nashville/
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