Wellness Wednesday with Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation

Chris Rosandich, MS, Nutrition and Wellness Manager, Cancer Wellness Center, has a master’s degree in Health & Nutrition Education from Hawthorn University and holds additional certifications, including Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University and Nutrition and Cancer from Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Christine’s passion is to work with various people, including those with cancer, to help them develop a foundation for optimal health.

Inflammation is a natural part of our body's healing process. While occasional inflammation flare-ups are beneficial by indicating our immune system is actively healing our bodies, persistent or chronic inflammation may signal underlying health concerns that require attention.

Chris provides a refresher on this highly-watched series, including the harmful impact of sugar, ways to boost immunity through healthy digestion, and easy food swaps for a healthier diet. Then, she tackles inflammation, sharing:

• Causes of inflammation, and why it’s so dangerous
• Strategies to reduce inflammation, increase energy, and relieve brain fog
• Signs of chronic inflammation
• Natural ways to reduce chronic Inflammation
• Simple meal strategies to make eating an anti-inflammatory diet simple

Featuring Dr. Martha L. Twaddle, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, HMDC

Challenging and emotional conversations become the norm after a cancer diagnosis, so it’s essential to surround yourself with a broad team to educate and guide you while also making you feel comfortable and supported. This is especially true when exploring and planning for palliative and hospice services.



Join Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation and Cancer Wellness Center in a candid discussion with Dr. Martha L. Twaddle, the Medical Director for Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Twaddle will help us:

• Explore the differences between palliative care and hospice care.

• Understand when it is time to plan for care options.

• Three key questions you should ask providers in setting up care. • Ways in which family members can also receive support during this difficult time.

Featuring Kelsey Mora, LCPC, CCLS, Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles GroupBeing on the receiving end of a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and confusing for most adults. Depending on the ages of their children, these emotions are often amplified and coupled with a fear of the unknown. Learning how to speak with children about this sensitive topic and what the right amount of information to share is crucial.



In this month’s Wellness Wednesday, we’ll talk with Kelsey Mora, a Certified Child Life Specialist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and the Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles Group who will share:


Evidence-based data on kids facing parental cancer
3 guiding principles to frame tough conversations
Appropriate developmental responses
The importance of honesty, listening, validating, and reassuring



About the SpeakerKelsey Mora, Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles Group, is a Certified Child Life Specialist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in guiding parents and caregivers on how to best support their children and adolescents with illness and grief. Kelsey uses a personal approach to create opportunities to help youth make connections, and increase coping and communication throughout a cancer experience.



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Featuring Chris Rosandich, MS, Nutrition and Wellness Manager, Cancer Support CenterEating healthy doesn’t have to be challenging or boring. Simple switches can make a big impact on your everyday life. And would you believe a balanced diet can actually be tasty AND fun?Join us for March’s Wellness Wednesday, where we'll continue our "cancer-fighting diet" series with Chris Rosandich, the Cancer Support Center’s Nutrition and Wellness Manager, who will share easy diet swaps for a healthier lifestyle, including:· Why it's so hard to make healthy diet changes.· Two reasons why healthy lifestyle attempts fail.· Quick and healthy ingredient swaps.· How to make sweet and salty treats better for you.About the SpeakerChris Rosandich, MS, Nutrition and Wellness Manager, Cancer Wellness Center, has a master’s degree in Health & Nutrition Education from Hawthorn University and holds additional certifications, including Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University and Nutrition and Cancer from Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Christine’s passion is to work with various people, including those with cancer, to help them develop a foundation for optimal health.

Did you know that 80% of New Year’s Resolutions are broken by February? The key is to shift away from these one-off goals and move toward creating a series of habits and systems that work best for you. It’s proven that these incremental changes can lead to a major impact on your life.

Join us as we kick off the New Year with Lily Horowitz from The Core Method sharing tips on gaining strength in everyday life. Combining core, balance, power, and posture, Lily shows how they work together to connect your body with your mind. You’ll learn:


Simple, daily exercises to strengthen your core (hint: it’s not about having a 6-pack)
How to be connected to, and properly engage your body through Pilates
Tips, tricks, and advice to make this doable whether you’re going through chemo, treatment, or not.

About the speaker:
Lily Horowitz is a leading certified Pilates instructor with over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry. She is a Core Guru and the founder and creator of The Core Method®️ in Northbrook Il and has devoted her life to helping clients get strong from the inside out.

Each year, Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation awards a number of grants supporting scientific research and patient family services. By awarding grants, we champion early detection research that will:


 Encourage innovative research
Improve outcomes in pancreatic cancer detection
Uncover groundbreaking treatments
Supports patients and families in the day-to-day

This Wellness Wednesday features Rolfe grantee, Lustgarten Foundation, with a video showcasing new technologies to drive better outcomes in early detection