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Cancer: Thriving and Surviving

Class schedule
Daughter hugging her dad who is a cancer survivor

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

    Howard Weston Senior Center
    1 Bassett Ave., Manor Park, New Castle, DE 19720

    New Castle County

    Wed
    12:30pm- 2:30pm

    Sessions:
    • Sep 18, 2024
    • Sep 25, 2024
    • Oct 2, 2024
    • Oct 9, 2024
    • Oct 16, 2024
    • Oct 23, 2024
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Disease

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Cape Henlopen Senior Center
    11 Christian Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

    Kent County

    Thu
    9:00am to 11:30am

    Sessions:
    • Apr 4, 2024
    • Apr 11, 2024
    • Apr 18, 2024
    • Apr 25, 2024
    • May 2, 2024
    • May 16, 2024
    Register

    Seats available

  • Cancer

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Thu
    1:00pm-3:30pm

    Sessions:
    • Jun 6, 2024
    • Jun 13, 2024
    • Jun 20, 2024
    • Jun 27, 2024
    • Jul 11, 2024
    • Jul 18, 2024
    Register

    Seats available

  • Cancer

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Helen F. Graham Cancer Center
    4701 Ogletown-Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19713

    New Castle County

    Wed
    5:00pm-7:30 PM

    Sessions:
    • Mar 27, 2024
    • Apr 3, 2024
    • Apr 10, 2024
    • Apr 17, 2024
    • Apr 24, 2024
    • May 1, 2024
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Pain

    Virtual

    Open to:

    General Public

    County

    Wed
    10:00am-12:30pm

    Sessions:
    • Apr 10, 2024
    • Apr 17, 2024
    • Apr 24, 2024
    • May 1, 2024
    • May 8, 2024
    • May 15, 2024
    Register

    Seats available

  • Cancer

    Virtual

    Open to:

    General Public

    County

    Fri
    5:00pm - 7:30pm

    Sessions:
    • Apr 5, 2024
    • Apr 12, 2024
    • Apr 19, 2024
    • Apr 26, 2024
    • May 3, 2024
    • May 10, 2024
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes

    Virtual

    Open to:

    General Public

    Virtual/AmeriHealth
    Virtual, , DE -----

    Virtual County

    Tue
    6:00pm-8:30 pm

    Sessions:
    • Apr 23, 2024
    • Apr 30, 2024
    • May 7, 2024
    • May 14, 2024
    • May 21, 2024
    • May 28, 2024
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Pain

    In-person

    Open only to:

    Community Members Only

    Cape Henlopen Elks #2540
    18544 Beaverdam Road, Lewes, DE 19958

    Sussex County

    Tue
    10:00AM-12:30PM

    Sessions:
    • Apr 23, 2024
    • Apr 30, 2024
    • May 7, 2024
    • May 14, 2024
    • May 21, 2024
    • May 28, 2024
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Pain

    In-person

    Open only to:

    Community Members Only

    The Lodge at Historic Lewes Theatre on King
    1008 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958

    Sussex County

    Tue
    9:30AM-12:00PM

    Sessions:
    • Apr 9, 2024
    • Apr 16, 2024
    • Apr 23, 2024
    • Apr 30, 2024
    • May 7, 2024
    • May 14, 2024
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Howard Weston Senior Center
    1 Bassett Ave., Manor Park, New Castle, DE 19720

    New Castle County

    Wed
    12:30pm -3:00pm

    Sessions:
    • Apr 10, 2024
    • Apr 17, 2024
    • Apr 24, 2024
    • May 1, 2024
    • May 8, 2024
    • May 15, 2024
    Register

    Seats available

  • Cancer

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Bear Glasgow YMCA
    351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE 19702

    New Castle County

    Wed
    1:00pm -3:30pm

    Sessions:
    • Jun 5, 2024
    • Jun 12, 2024
    • Jun 19, 2024
    • Jun 26, 2024
    • Jul 3, 2024
    • Jul 10, 2024
    Register

    Seats available

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Have questions or need registration assistance? Call 302-990-0522.