Cancer: Thriving and Surviving
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.
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.
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Program
Location
Date & Time
Availability
Diabetes
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Luther Towers Bldg 1, Activities Room
430 Kings Hwy, Bldg 1 Activities Room, Dover, DE 19901Kent County
Location:
430 Kings Hwy, Bldg 1 Activities Room,
Dover, DE, 19901Kent County
Wed,
9:30 am - 12:00 pmSessions:
- Oct 20, 2021
- Oct 27, 2021
- Nov 3, 2021
- Nov 10, 2021
- Nov 17, 2021
- Nov 24, 2021
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
11 Christian St,
Rehoboth Beach, DE, 19971Sussex County
Tue,
9:30 am - 12:00 noonSessions:
- Nov 2, 2021
- Nov 9, 2021
- Nov 16, 2021
- Nov 23, 2021
- Nov 30, 2021
- Dec 7, 2021
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
1 Bassett Ave,
New Castle, DE, 19720NCC County
Wed,
9:30 am - 12:00 pmSessions:
- Oct 13, 2021
- Oct 20, 2021
- Oct 27, 2021
- Nov 3, 2021
- Nov 10, 2021
- Nov 17, 2021
Canceled
Diabetes
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
111 Park Avenue,
Milford, DE, 19963Kent County
Mon,
1:00 - 3:30 pmSessions:
- Nov 15, 2021
- Nov 22, 2021
- Nov 29, 2021
- Dec 6, 2021
- Dec 13, 2021
- Dec 20, 2021
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
101 Garden of Eden Rd,
Wilmington, DE, 19803NCC County
Tue,
9:00 am - 11:30 amSessions:
- Oct 5, 2021
- Oct 12, 2021
- Oct 19, 2021
- Oct 26, 2021
- Nov 2, 2021
- Nov 9, 2021
Canceled
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
2800 Silverside Road,
Wilmington, DE, 19810NCC County
Wed,
12:00pm - 2:30 pmSessions:
- Oct 13, 2021
- Oct 20, 2021
- Oct 27, 2021
- Nov 3, 2021
- Nov 10, 2021
- Nov 17, 2021
Canceled
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
43 Kent Ave,
Bethany Beach, DE, 19930Sussex County
Fri,
2:00 pm - 4:30 pmSessions:
- Oct 15, 2021
- Oct 22, 2021
- Oct 29, 2021
- Nov 5, 2021
- Nov 12, 2021
- Nov 19, 2021
Canceled
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
11 Christian St,
Rehoboth Beach, DE, 19971Sussex County
Thu,
9:30 am - 12:00 pmSessions:
- Sep 23, 2021
- Sep 30, 2021
- Oct 7, 2021
- Oct 14, 2021
- Oct 21, 2021
- Oct 28, 2021
Canceled
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
300 S Scott St,
Middletown, DE, 19709NCC County
Fri,
11:00 am - 1:30 pmSessions:
- Oct 8, 2021
- Oct 15, 2021
- Oct 22, 2021
- Oct 29, 2021
- Nov 5, 2021
- Nov 12, 2021
Canceled
Chronic Disease
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
414 Market St,
Bridgeville, DE, 19933Kent County
Mon,
9:30 am - 12:00 pmSessions:
- Oct 18, 2021
- Oct 25, 2021
- Nov 1, 2021
- Nov 8, 2021
- Nov 15, 2021
- Nov 22, 2021
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
200 White Chapel Dr, Activities Room,
Newark, DE, 19713NCC County
Mon,
12:30 pm - 3:00 pmSessions:
- Oct 4, 2021
- Oct 11, 2021
- Oct 18, 2021
- Oct 25, 2021
- Nov 1, 2021
- Nov 8, 2021
Canceled
Diabetes
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
Amerihealth Caritas - Virtual
County
County
Wed,
3:00 pm - 5:30 pmSessions:
- Sep 29, 2021
- Oct 6, 2021
- Oct 13, 2021
- Oct 20, 2021
- Oct 27, 2021
- Nov 3, 2021
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
135 Jeandell Dr,
Newark, DE, 19713NCC County
Mon,
1:00pm - 3:30 pmSessions:
- Nov 1, 2021
- Nov 8, 2021
- Nov 15, 2021
- Nov 22, 2021
- Nov 29, 2021
- Dec 6, 2021
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
310 Kiamensi Rd,
Wilmington, DE, 19804NCC County
Mon,
9:00 am - 11:30 amSessions:
- Nov 15, 2021
- Nov 22, 2021
- Nov 29, 2021
- Dec 6, 2021
- Dec 13, 2021
- Dec 20, 2021
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
400 South St,
New Castle, DE, 19720NCC County
Mon,
9:30 am - 12:00 pmSessions:
- Nov 1, 2021
- Nov 8, 2021
- Nov 15, 2021
- Nov 22, 2021
- Nov 29, 2021
- Dec 6, 2021
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
20520 Sandhill Road, Conference Room,
Georgetown, DE, 19947Sussex County
Thu,
9:00 am - 11:30 amSessions:
- Oct 28, 2021
- Nov 4, 2021
- Nov 11, 2021
- Nov 18, 2021
- Dec 2, 2021
- Dec 9, 2021
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
29787 Plantation Lakes Blvd,
Millsboro, DE, 19966Sussex County
Fri,
10:00am to 12:30pmSessions:
- Nov 5, 2021
- Nov 12, 2021
- Nov 19, 2021
- Nov 26, 2021
- Dec 3, 2021
- Dec 10, 2021
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
410 Main St,
Clayton, DE, 19938Kent County
Fri,
12:00pm - 2:30 pmSessions:
- Oct 8, 2021
- Oct 15, 2021
- Oct 22, 2021
- Oct 29, 2021
- Nov 5, 2021
- Nov 12, 2021
Canceled
Diabetes
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Location:
1121 Forrest Ave.,
Dover, DE, 19904Kent County
Fri,
9:30 am - 12:00 noonSessions:
- Nov 5, 2021
- Nov 12, 2021
- Nov 19, 2021
- Dec 3, 2021
- Dec 10, 2021
- Dec 17, 2021
RegisterSeats available
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