Cancer Patients, Caregivers Offered Free Telephone Workshops

Finding out a loved one has cancer can be one of the most difficult things a person will ever have to experience, but caregivers who offer friendship, love and support to the family member or friend diagnosed with the disease do not have to go through the experience alone. The American Cancer Society hosts a series of telephone workshops for family, caregivers and friends to learn about information and support related to caring for a loved one with cancer.

“Caring for someone with cancer can be hard.  Finding help shouldn’t be,” said Patricia P. Hoge, RN, PhD, executive vice president of mission delivery and medical affairs for the American Cancer Society’s South Atlantic Division.  “Working together with caregivers can help loved ones get well and provide the support family and friends need through every step of their cancer experience.”

Workshops include tips and practical problem solving techniques, as well as time for questions and discussion. Participation is free to residents of Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. No phone charges apply.

Workshop topics include:

Childhood lost: supporting the tween caregiver to a parent with cancer – Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 1:00 PM – 2:15

Helping caregivers cope with the loss of a loved one during the holidays – Tuesday, December 14, 2010 from 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST

Body image: supporting your loved one with cancer – Tuesday, January 11, 2011 from 1:00 PM – 2:15.

Take a break! Self care tips for the cancer caregiver – Tuesday, February 8, 2011 from 1:00 PM – 2:15.

Telephone workshops are led by American Cancer Society patient advocates, trained Clinical Social Workers available to assist cancer patients and caregivers with problems such as loss of income or lack of health insurance, locating community resources, and providing assistance with the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis.

To register for the telephone workshops, contact the American Cancer Society at (800) 966-3586 or visit http://cancer.org/sacaregiverworkshops. To learn more about programs and services available in your community for you and your loved one, contact the American Cancer Society anytime at (800) 227-2345 or visit http://cancer.org.

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