This free online educational series is open to current cancer patients and survivors as well as their caregivers. Each month a different topic on how to live with and survive cancer will be discussed. Previous topics include the benefits of yoga, creating a wellness plan, life beyond cancer, stress management and wills and advance directives.

A licensed clinical social worker facilitates this group with help from a variety of guest speakers such as dietitians, physicians and pharmacists. A question-and-answer period is also included.

Upcoming Schedule

Tuesday, Sept. 14 — Cancer and Stigma: A Candid Conversation
Around the world cancer carries a significant amount of stigma — the perception that a person affected by cancer is different than the norm in a negative or undesirable way. Patients are asked questions like “What did you do to get cancer?” or “You are a smoker, what did you expect?” They might also hear statements like “You are old, you should expect to have physical problems.” Indirectly some patients are surprised when friends and associates disappear from their lives due to fears that cancer might be contagious. Come join us for a discussion about cancer and stigma and ways to address these challenges.