Cancer: Thriving and Surviving
Class schedule
Get the tools you need to live a healthier life.
The physical, emotional, and mental effects of cancer can be a real struggle. This evidence-based program helps those affected by cancer to live a healthier life. Learn how to take care of your health, set priorities, and enhance relationships with loved ones and your health care team.
Self-management classes are interactive and informative.
We offer both in-person and virtual classes so you can choose what works best for you. You will be able to interact with the instructor and others as you learn about ways to deal with your particular health issue effectively. Don’t put off taking care of your health. Sign up for a class today.
Participants will learn:
- Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep
- Appropriate exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Appropriate use of medications
- How to communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
- Nutrition tips
- How to pace activity and when to rest
- How to evaluate new treatments
Programs
Register for a free six-week self-management program.
Please browse our offerings below. For more information or questions about program registration, please call 302-990-0522.
Program
Location
Date & Time
Availability
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Wed,
12:30pm- 2:30pmSessions:
- Sep 18, 2024
- Sep 25, 2024
- Oct 2, 2024
- Oct 9, 2024
- Oct 16, 2024
- Oct 23, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
In-person
Open only to:
CHEER Members Only
Georgetown Cheer Center
Georgetown Cheer Center 20520 Sand Hill Road, Georgetown, DE 19947Sussex County
Wed,
9:00 AM to 11:30 AMSessions:
- Oct 2, 2024
- Oct 9, 2024
- Oct 16, 2024
- Oct 23, 2024
- Oct 30, 2024
- Nov 6, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Cancer
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
Virtual County
Tue,
5:00 Pm -7:30 PmSessions:
- Sep 24, 2024
- Oct 1, 2024
- Oct 8, 2024
- Oct 15, 2024
- Oct 22, 2024
- Oct 29, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open only to:
Community Members Only
Tue,
10:00AM-12:30PMSessions:
- Oct 1, 2024
- Oct 8, 2024
- Oct 15, 2024
- Oct 22, 2024
- Oct 29, 2024
- Nov 5, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
Virtual County
Sat,
9:00 AM -11:30 AMSessions:
- Sep 28, 2024
- Oct 5, 2024
- Oct 12, 2024
- Oct 19, 2024
- Oct 26, 2024
- Nov 2, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Thu,
9am-11:30amSessions:
- Jan 23, 2025
- Jan 30, 2025
- Feb 6, 2025
- Feb 13, 2025
- Feb 20, 2025
- Feb 27, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
Virtual County
Wed,
5:00 PM -7:30 PMSessions:
- Sep 25, 2024
- Oct 2, 2024
- Oct 9, 2024
- Oct 16, 2024
- Oct 23, 2024
- Oct 30, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Thu,
9:00am-11:30amSessions:
- Sep 19, 2024
- Sep 26, 2024
- Oct 3, 2024
- Oct 10, 2024
- Oct 17, 2024
- Oct 24, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes - Spanish
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware
Virtual County
Thu,
12 pm - 2 pmSessions:
- Oct 17, 2024
- Oct 24, 2024
- Oct 31, 2024
- Nov 7, 2024
- Nov 14, 2024
- Nov 21, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Don’t see a workshop that works for you?
Tell us what would work betterHave questions or need registration assistance? Call 302-990-0522.
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