Part 3 of 3: Be Empowered

Strengthening Mental Health Through Every Step of the Journey

Mental health is just as important as physical health when navigating lung cancer. Part 3 of our Patient Summit Series focuses on emotional resilience, managing anxiety, and understanding alternative approaches to pain.

Join us for a supportive, informative morning designed to help you feel more grounded, more prepared, and more empowered in your journey.

Event Details

This event is free and open to patients, survivors, caregivers, and family members. A healthy meal is included.

Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Location:
Maplewood Community Center
2100 White Bear Ave North
Maplewood, MN 55109

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10:00 – 10:15 a.m.

Session 1: Anxiety and “Scanxiety”

10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
KrisAnn Talarico, LICSW, OSW-C

Waiting for results, anticipating scans, and living with uncertainty can create intense stress. This session will explore practical strategies for coping with fear and anxiety before, during, and after scans. You’ll learn techniques such as mindfulness, grounding exercises, and reframing tools that can help reduce emotional overwhelm and build resilience.

About KrisAnn Talarico, LICSW, OSW-C

KrisAnn Talarico, LICSW, OSW-C, is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families affected by cancer. With warmth, compassion, and evidence-based care, she helps clients navigate uncertainty, grief, caregiving, and the emotional impact of illness. Through her private practice, Curveball Counseling LLC, KrisAnn helps people build resilience, feel more grounded, and find meaning during life’s difficult seasons.

Lunch, Exhibitors, & Table Talk

11:15 – 11:45 a.m.

Session 2: Alternative Approaches to Pain Management

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Eric Wood, ND, MA
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine & Visionary Health Founder
Professor of Integrative & Functional Medicine, John Patrick University

Pain can impact quality of life, but there are many ways to manage it. We will explore alternative approaches to pain management which includes acupuncture, meditation, and integrative techniques. Together, this session will provide a balanced understanding of available tools so you can make informed decisions in partnership with your care team.

 

About Dr. Eric Wood

Dr. Eric Wood is a Minnesota and Wisconsin–licensed naturopathic doctor with nearly 20 years of experience in integrative and functional medicine. He holds graduate degrees in music and naturopathic medicine and studied Mind Body Medicine at Harvard’s Benson Henry Institute.

As founder of Visionary Health, Dr. Wood specializes in complex chronic illness, gut and hormonal health, integrative oncology, and longevity medicine. He is also a Professor of Integrative & Functional Medicine and serves as a senior naturopathic doctor at Minneapolis Integrative Medicine Clinic in Wayzata, in addition to maintaining a private practice in Edina. He is the author/coauthor of five books and serves on several medical advisory boards.

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