Education
Experts present topics on a variety of cancer-related subjects, including:
- coping and communication methods
- risk identification
- prevention
- detection techniques
- current research
- treatment options
- what to expect from the health care system
Specific Educational Programs
| Program |
Description |
Offered |
|
LiveWell Survivorship Workshops |
These three to four hour evening programs:
- address issues specific to cancer survivorship
- are highly interactive
- allow survivors to work with experts on the long-term effects of cancer and its treatment
|
Semi-annually |
|
Survivorship Education Series |
Covers:
- topics that affect a survivor’s life as a result of cancer treatment
- the disease itself
- how to adjust to a new phase of life
|
Bimonthly |
|
Breast Cancer Education Series |
Provides up-to-date information about breast cancer for:
- the newly diagnosed
- long-term survivors
- family and friends
- anyone concerned about breast cancer
|
Bimonthly |
|
Ovarian Cancer Education Series |
Provides up-to-date information about ovarian cancer for:
- the newly diagnosed
- long-term survivors
- family and friends
- anyone concerned about ovarian cancer
|
Monthly |
|
Cooking and Eating for a Healthy Life |
Cooking demonstrations and discussions on nutrition topics for cancer survivors. |
Throughout the year |