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 Disease
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Tue,
9:30AM-12:00PMSessions:
- Jan 16, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024
- Jan 30, 2024
- Feb 6, 2024
- Feb 13, 2024
- Feb 20, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Cancer
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Thu,
1:00pm-3:30pmSessions:
- Jun 6, 2024
- Jun 13, 2024
- Jun 20, 2024
- Jun 27, 2024
- Jul 11, 2024
- Jul 18, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
In-person
Open only to:
Senior Center Members Only
Thu,
9:00am-11:30amSessions:
- Jan 11, 2024
- Jan 18, 2024
- Jan 25, 2024
- Feb 1, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024
- Feb 15, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Cancer
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Wed,
1:00pm-3:30pmSessions:
- Jan 10, 2024
- Jan 17, 2024
- Jan 24, 2024
- Jan 31, 2024
- Feb 7, 2024
- Feb 14, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Cancer
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Thu,
1:00pm-3:30pmSessions:
- Jan 11, 2024
- Jan 18, 2024
- Jan 25, 2024
- Feb 1, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024
- Feb 15, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Cancer
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Thu,
9:00am-11:30amSessions:
- Jan 11, 2024
- Jan 18, 2024
- Jan 25, 2024
- Feb 1, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024
- Feb 15, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Tue,
1:30PM - 4:00PMSessions:
- Jan 30, 2024
- Feb 6, 2024
- Feb 13, 2024
- Feb 20, 2024
- Feb 27, 2024
- Mar 5, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Cancer
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Tue,
1:00pm-3:30pmSessions:
- Jan 9, 2024
- Jan 16, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024
- Jan 30, 2024
- Feb 6, 2024
- Feb 13, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Cancer
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Wed,
1:00pm -3:30pmSessions:
- Jun 5, 2024
- Jun 12, 2024
- Jun 19, 2024
- Jun 26, 2024
- Jul 3, 2024
- Jul 10, 2024
RegisterSeats available
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