Classes and Support Groups
Various support groups and programs are offered through Kishwaukee Community Hospital.
For more information contact: 815.748.8330
CURRENT CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS
The diagnosis of cancer can
be overwhelming and
impacts your daily life.
Learning how
to live life
with cancer
is important
to successful
recovery.
Programs offered by KHS
Foundation and American
Cancer Society will help
with the outward experience
and understand your
inner journey during this
challenging time in your life.
Networking groups are an opportunity for individuals with similar experiences due to cancer to give and receive support, and share information. Come learn from each other, meet new people, have wonderful discussions or possibly have a presentation. Each group is facilitated by a licensed individual. Each month has a topic for discussion.
September is Affects of Chemo on the Brain
October is Survivorship - Treatment Completed: So Now What?
November is Sexuality and Intimacy
December is Neuropathy
For more information or to register, please call 815.748.8962.
Or click on the available links below to register online.
| Men with Cancer Networking Breakfast
Kish Hospital, FREE, 8 - 9 am |
Registration not required. This is an opportunity for men with similar experiences to give and receive support, and share information. Come join this group open to men with cancer for discussion over breakfast. Meets the second Wednesday of the month. |
| Caregiver Networking Group
Kish Hospital, FREE, 8 - 9 am Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 |
Registration not required. A wonderful opportunity for individuals with similar experiences due to cancer to share information and give and receive support. Participants can find inspiration and encouragement from the new relationships that grow out of the group. Meets the second Wednesday of the month. |
| Women with Cancer Network
Kish Hospital, FREE, 6:30 - 7:30 pm July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21 |
Registration not required. This is an opportunity for women with similar experiences to give and receive support, and share information. Come learn from each other, meet new people, have wonderful discussions or possibly have a presentation. Meets the third Tuesday of the month. |
| Cancer Support Group
Serving the Greater Sandwich Area 1st Thursday of the Month THIS GROUP WILL NOT BE MEETING IN AUGUST |
Registration not required. This is an opportunity for cancer patients at any stage of treatment, their families, friends and caregivers with similar experiences to give and receive support, and share information. Come learn from each other, meet new people, have wonderful discussions or possibly have a presentation. Facilitated by Becky McGee, American Cancer Society "Reach for Recovery" volunteer and cancer survivor For 24-hour cancer information, go to www.cancer.org or call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345. This group is co=sponsored by Valley West Community Hospital and the American Cancer Society. |
Kishwaukee Cancer Care Center Second Tuesday of the month Starting November.... Second Tuesday of the month FREE - Registration Required |
Provides patients, their caregivers, and family members an opportunity to express feelings and thoughts about their cancer experience through structured expressive art activities using visual art, guided imagery, and writing. Program is for adults in any stage of their cancer experience, their caregivers, and family members. Facilitated by Lisa Kay, Ed.D and Certified Art Therapist September – Fabric collage
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Breast Self-Examination Training
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Learn proper technique for Breast Self-Examination using the Mamma Care method, a recognized standard throughout the world. Women and clinicians properly trained in this technique have found breast cancers as small as 3 mm in diameter. Kish Hospital offers one-on-one instruction provided by a certified MammaCare Breast Self-Examination Instructor. To schedule your one hour training session call, 815-156-1521 Ext. 153738
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| Living Anew
Kish Hospital Tuesdays FREE - Registration Required |
Living Anew is a 6 week program, taught by Paul Vander Sande, LCPC, to help you take control and manage your life to improve your chances of surviving cancer. Each session provides education, group discussion, and clinical hypnosis. Learn stress management skills and cognitive behavioral techniques to minimize anxiety and depression. Caregivers are welcome. |
Look Good, Feel Better Workshop Kishwaukee Cancer Care Center 6:30 pm, Oct. 12 Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital 6:30 pm, Jan. 11, 2011 FREE - Registration Required |
Look Good, Feel Better is presented in partnership with the American Cancer Society, Personal Care Products Council Foundation, Professional Beauty Association, and National Cosmetology Association. This free program teaches beauty techniques to women or girls who are actively undergoing cancer treatment to help combat the appearance-related side effects of radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Come learn tips for skin care, makeup, hair care and wigs. All participants receive a free kit of cosmetics. (Valued up to $200.) Look Good, Feel Better is presented in partnership with the American Cancer Society, Personal Care Products Council Foundation, Professional Beauty Association, and National Cosmetology Association.
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