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Staying healthy after cancer

Have you recently completed treatment for cancer?
Is your cancer considered stable or in remission?
Do you have a chronic form of cancer?
Our free seven week group program will help to:
  • manage changes to your body
  • reduce feelings of anxiety, depression and fear
  • work more effectively with health care professionals
  • reconnect with life and get more out of living.
It covers:
  • nutrition
  • exercise
  • relaxation techniques
  • fatigue
  • medications
  • difficult emotions
  • communication
  • problem solving and goal setting. 

'The goal setting and emphasis on physical health for mental health are things I thank you for' - Past participant 

Courses in 2012
 
Fullarton
Fullarton Park Centre
411 Fullarton Road
Wednesdays from 15th February 2012 - 28th March 2012
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
 
Wynn Vale
Jubilee Community Centre
1 Jubilee Way
Tuesdays from 21st February 2012 - 3rd April 2012
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
 
Oaklands Park
Marion Cultural Centre
287 Diagonal Road
Thursdays from 26th April 2012 - 7th June 2012
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
 
Port Lincoln
Venue to be confirmed
Fridays from 4th May 2012 - 15th June 2012
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
 
Eastwood
Cancer Council SA
202 Greenhill Road
Tuesdays from 22nd May 2012 - 3rd July 2012
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
 
Courses will also be run at the following locations in 2012 (dates to be confirmed)
  • Gawler
  • McLaren Vale

To register your interest in a course, or find out more, contact the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 or send an email to Tina Gibson tgibson@cancersa.org.au

This program is delivered by trained peer leaders.

If you would like to know more about becoming a leader for the program, contact Tina Gibson on 8291 4158 or tgibson@cancersa.org.au
 
Mindfulness-Based Cancer Stress Management
 
Have you or someone in your family had a cancer diagnosis? Are you looking for ways to manage feelings of stress and anxiety? Evidence has shown mindfulness can reduce the impact of distress for many people affected by cancer.
 
Our eight-week (one session per week) group program is based on mindfulness meditation, and aims to help you better manage some of the difficult thoughts and emotions that can arise when facing the challenges of cancer.
 
'The course has given me valuable tools to use, real experiences of peace of mind and contentment amongst the torrent of thoughts and emotions which are part of my life just now.' Past participant

'The course provided me with the opportunity to develop skills which have proved to be an incredibly valuable support as my husband and I walked the cancer path.' Denise - Past participant

Program details:
 
Cost: FREE
Next course: Fridays from 10th February 2012 - 30th March 2012
10.00am - 12.00pm 

To register your interest, send an email to bhancock@cancersa.org.au or call Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 to leave your details.

Other programs/courses
Look Good...Feel Better - for women undergoing treatment for cancer
CanCOPE - Coping with Cancer Online


For more information
See Cancer? We can help or call Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20. 


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