Free series open to cancer survivors
Jan 30, 2020
The Salem Health Cancer Institute and NorthWest Senior & Disability Services will offer a free series to help cancer survivors lead active and fulfilling lives, starting Feb. 1.
Thriving and Surviving Cancer, a six-week course developed at Stanford University, is open to anyone with a cancer diagnosis who has completed their first series of treatments. Classes are led by two experts; one of whom is either a cancer survivor, or has been a caregiver of a survivor.
Leaders are NWSDS’s health educator Lavinia Goto, RN, and dietitian Roberta Lippert.
Participants receive the book Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions, 4th Edition, and the relaxation CD Relaxation for Mind and Body. Classes are highly participative, where mutual support builds confidence in living a healthier life.
The series does not conflict with existing programs or treatments. It enhances regular treatment because participants develop skills to manage their health.
WHEN: Wednesdays, Feb. 1 through March 8, from 5:15 to 7:45 p.m., including a light meal.
WHERE: Salem Health, Building A, 939 Oak St. SE, 7th floor conference room. Park in visitor structure.
Learn how to:
- Make decisions about treatment and complementary therapies
- Exercise appropriately to regain and maintain endurance and flexibility
- Handle frustration, fatigue, pain, isolation, poor sleep and living with uncertainty
- Communicate well with family, friends and health professionals
- Eat for nutrition
- Set priorities and foster supportive relationships
Space is limited; call Elaine to register at 503-967-1834 or email health.promotion@nwsds.org.
About NWSDS
NorthWest Senior & Disability Services is a local intergovernmental agency serving seniors and people with disabilities in Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook, and Yamhill Counties. Contact them at 1-866-206-4799 or information.nwsds@nwsds.org.
About Salem Health
Salem Health — an OHSU Partner — serves Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley. It includes hospitals in Salem and Dallas, a medical group of primary and specialty care providers, plus other affiliated services. “Like” us on facebook.com/salemhealth; follow us on Twitter: @salemhealth; and view us at youtube.com/salemhealth.