An interactive workshop for cancer survivors. Participants engage in supportive sessions that teach skills to address concerns like fear of recurrence, fatigue, pain, and nutrition, empowering them to manage their health and live fulfilling lives.
Cancer: Thriving & Surviving
Cancer: Thriving and Surviving is an interactive workshop for cancer survivors and those impacted by cancer. Workshop sessions are highly participative where mutual support and success builds confidence in the ability to manage health and maintain an active and fulfilling life. Participants learn skills to help address concerns such as the fear of recurrence, changes in body image, fatigue, pain, nutrition and more. Participants are guided to tailor the workshop content to their own needs. Also available in Spanish.
The program will not conflict with existing programs or treatment. It is designed to enhance regular treatment. The workshop gives participants the skills to coordinate all the things needed to manage their health, as well as to help them keep active in their lives and relationships.
Duration & Format
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Six weekly sessions, 2.5 hours each (with a built-in break)
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Participate in person at community and clinical locations or virtually with technical support available
Topics
Fear of recurrence and changes in body image
Making decisions about treatment and complementary therapies
Communicating with family, friends and health care providers
Dealing with emotional issues such as depression, anger and fear
Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance
Problem-solving, decision-making, goal setting and many more
Benefits
Increased energy and less fatigue
Increased physical activity
Increased confidence in managing health
Decreased pain and depression
Less frustration or worry about health
Who Should Join
Adults with cancer, survivors, family, friends, and caregivers
Participants must be able to function in a group setting