Blum Center Events
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Free educational programs and events
In addition, the Blum Center hosts free educational programs and events several times each month for patients and families, focused on a variety of health and wellness topics. View all upcoming programs and events happening at the Blum Center both in-person and virtually.
October Events
This session will provide an overview of percutaneous cryoablation therapy, including what it is, how it works, and why it is used to treat breast cancer. We will also discuss who may be the best candidates for this new minimally invasive treatment pathway.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Speaker:
Janice Thai, MD, Breast Radiologist, Avon Breast Center, Radiology
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
The Center for Comprehensive Healing (CCH), in partnership with the Small Steps Healing Project, is providing a pop-up healing event to the Mass General Brigham community.
This event gives patients, caregivers, and Mass General Brigham providers and staff the chance to try out integrative healing practices such as sound therapy, Reiki, and acupressure in a low-barrier, no-cost setting. With guidance from trained practitioners, attendees can explore different approaches to healing and discover what resonates with them.
We hope you will join us and take advantage of this opportunity to experience these healing practices firsthand.
Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis.
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
For more information on the healing events, email the Center for Comprehensive Healing.
November Events
Join us for an informative and interactive discussion about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). We will talk about what IBS is, how common it is, and the symptoms that many people experience, including abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. Together, we will explore practical strategies for managing IBS, including nutrition, lifestyle changes, stress management, and available treatment options. This session will provide helpful information, resources, and an opportunity to better understand living well with IBS.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
Speaker: Samantha Calabrese, AGPCNP-BC, Gastroenterology
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
Join us for a conversation about the history and importance of Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). We will share resources available through Mass General Brigham and the broader community, and discuss ways we can collectively honor, uplift, and advocate for transgender and gender-diverse people.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Speakers:
- Kit Rainboth, LICSW (they/them)
- Ariel Frey-Vogel, MD (she/her)
- Emma Skinner, LCSW (they/she)
- Anderson Lamberto-Wilson, LCSW (he/him)
- Cole Martens, MD (he/they)
- Romi Peters, RN (she/her)
- Eric Jaukkuri, Program Manager, MGH Sexual Health Clinic (he/him)
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
The Center for Comprehensive Healing (CCH), in partnership with the Small Steps Healing Project, is providing a pop-up healing event to the Mass General Brigham community.
This event gives patients, caregivers, and Mass General Brigham providers and staff the chance to try out integrative healing practices such as sound therapy, Reiki, and acupressure in a low-barrier, no-cost setting. With guidance from trained practitioners, attendees can explore different approaches to healing and discover what resonates with them.
We hope you will join us and take advantage of this opportunity to experience these healing practices firsthand.
Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis.
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
For more information on the healing events, email the Center for Comprehensive Healing.
Founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and the Boston Red Sox, Home Base is a national nonprofit program dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for veterans, service members, military families, and families of the fallen. They provide support to individuals and their families through world-class, direct clinical care, wellness, education, and research—all at no cost to them. Join Stacie Fredriksson in this virtual session to learn more about this vital work.
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
Speaker: Stacie Fredriksson, Home Base
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
2026–2027 Well-Being Series
Stress happens. How can we meet it with greater awareness and steadiness? Building on last month’s introduction to the mind-body connection, this interactive virtual session will explore how to recognize our stress signals and create space between an automatic reaction and a more intentional response.
Through guided practice and reflection, participants will learn simple mindfulness tools for navigating everyday challenges—with practical applications for the busy schedules, expectations, and gatherings that can accompany Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season.
New and returning participants will walk away with valuable new helpful tools, and a fresh perspective.
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Speaker: Carmen Alvarez, MHA, Reiki Master
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
This session will cover the current state of lung cancer screening in the United States, highlighting its strengths and limitations. We will discuss lung cancer risk factors beyond tobacco use. Lastly, we will go over advances in early cancer detection, including new screening tools and artificial intelligence technologies that are likely to change the landscape of lung cancer screening over the next 10 years.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Speaker: Allison Chang, MD, PhD, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
In this Nutrition During Cancer Treatment Education Series session, the presenter will discuss strategies for optimizing bone health through diet during cancer treatment.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET (Please note, this session duration is 30 minutes)
Speakers: Robert Dunn, RD, LDN, CNSC, and Martha Silva, MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietitians, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
The Center for Comprehensive Healing (CCH), in partnership with the Small Steps Healing Project, is providing a pop-up healing event to the Mass General Brigham community.
This event gives patients, caregivers, and Mass General Brigham providers and staff the chance to try out integrative healing practices such as sound therapy, Reiki, and acupressure in a low-barrier, no-cost setting. With guidance from trained practitioners, attendees can explore different approaches to healing and discover what resonates with them.
We hope you will join us and take advantage of this opportunity to experience these healing practices firsthand.
Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis.
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
For more information on the healing events, email the Center for Comprehensive Healing.
This presentation will cover the basics of what pancreatic cancer is, how it develops, and signs and symptoms of the disease. Risk factors and prevention strategies will also be covered. Finally, emerging treatment options and detection strategies will be discussed.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
Speaker: Jonathan M. Downie, MD, PhD, Gastroenterology
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
What’s on your plate this holiday season? Join us for an educational session on reading nutrition labels led by Karishma Sivakumar. This session will focus on making nutrition labels easier to understand and use in everyday life. We will study each part of the label, explore healthier substitutes for common foods, and discuss how small dietary changes can make a meaningful difference in your overall health. You will leave with practical tips to help you and your loved ones feel confident when navigating nutrition labels.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Speaker: Karishma Sivakumar
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
Join us for an educational session on physical activity led by Scarlet Ramos. This afternoon session will focus on what physical activity really is, ways to introduce more movement into your daily life, strategies to stay active, and how to make it part of your routine. At the end of this program, we invite you to participate in a short, guided chair exercise session.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
Speaker: Scarlet Ramos
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
December Events
The Center for Comprehensive Healing (CCH), in partnership with the Small Steps Healing Project, is providing a pop-up healing event to the Mass General Brigham community.
This event gives patients, caregivers, and Mass General Brigham providers and staff the chance to try out integrative healing practices such as sound therapy, Reiki, and acupressure in a low-barrier, no-cost setting. With guidance from trained practitioners, attendees can explore different approaches to healing and discover what resonates with them.
We hope you will join us and take advantage of this opportunity to experience these healing practices firsthand.
Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis.
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
For more information on the healing events, email the Center for Comprehensive Healing.
Does food not taste the way you expect it to? In this Nutrition During Cancer Treatment Education Series session, our registered dietitian will discuss opportunities and practical culinary strategies for managing taste changes during cancer treatment.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time:
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET (Please note, this session duration is 30 minutes)
Speakers:
Robert Dunn, RD, LDN, CNSC, and Martha Silva, MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietitians, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
The Center for Comprehensive Healing (CCH), in partnership with the Small Steps Healing Project, is providing a pop-up healing event to the Mass General Brigham community.
This event gives patients, caregivers, and Mass General Brigham providers and staff the chance to try out integrative healing practices such as sound therapy, Reiki, and acupressure in a low-barrier, no-cost setting. With guidance from trained practitioners, attendees can explore different approaches to healing and discover what resonates with them.
We hope you will join us and take advantage of this opportunity to experience these healing practices firsthand.
Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis.
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
For more information on the healing events, email the Center for Comprehensive Healing.
January Events
Has treatment made swallowing some food items difficult or painful? In this Nutrition During Cancer Treatment Education Series session, our registered dietitian will discuss strategies and practical culinary tips for navigating difficulty swallowing during cancer treatment.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time:
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET (Please note, this session duration is 30 minutes)
Speakers:
Robert Dunn, RD, LDN, CNSC, and Martha Silva, MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietitians, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
February Events
The internet is full of misinformation related to diet and health. In this Nutrition During Cancer Treatment Education Series session, our presenter will help you cut through the noise to discover diet patterns that support strength during cancer treatment as well as long-term heart health.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time:
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET (Please note, this session duration is 30 minutes)
Speakers:
Robert Dunn, RD, LDN, CNSC, and Martha Silva, MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietitians, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
March Events
Are dietary supplements useful for patients with cancer? That depends! In this Nutrition During Cancer Treatment Education Series session, join our presenter for a discussion about building a diet pattern that meets all nutrient needs across the cancer care journey.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time:
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET (Please note, this session duration is 30 minutes)
Speakers:
Robert Dunn, RD, LDN, CNSC, and Martha Silva, MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietitians, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
April Events
Has your pattern of bowel movements changed during treatment? In this Nutrition During Cancer Treatment Education Series session, our presenter will outline diet strategies to manage constipation and diarrhea during cancer treatment.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time:
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET (Please note, this session duration is 30 minutes)
Speakers:
Robert Dunn, RD, LDN, CNSC, and Martha Silva, MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietitians, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
May Events
Diet and exercise are powerful tools for improving strength, quality of life, and cancer treatment tolerance. In this Nutrition During Cancer Treatment Education Series session, join our registered dietitian for a presentation about eating to support physical activity during treatment.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time:
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET (Please note, this session duration is 30 minutes)
Speakers:
Robert Dunn, RD, LDN, CNSC, and Martha Silva, MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietitians, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.
June Events
During cancer treatment, your nutrition goals may temporarily change. In this Nutrition During Cancer Treatment Education Series session, our registered dietitian will discuss diet patterns that are appropriate as you finish treatment and transition into life as a cancer survivor.
You can attend in person or join online. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed.
Time:
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET (Please note, this session duration is 30 minutes)
Speakers:
Robert Dunn, RD, LDN, CNSC, and Martha Silva, MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietitians, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Location:
Blum Center
White Building, First Floor
Room 110
Boston, MA 02114
Virtual option: Attend the Zoom webinar
Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.