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KEARNEY — CHI Health Good Samaritan’s free cancer rehabilitation program helps survivors regain their physical, emotional and spiritual health after treatment.
Cancer Survivorship 101, facilitated by specially-trained nurses and mental health practitioners, is a 9-week holistic course starting Monday, Sept. 8 at the hospital’s Cancer Center located at 104 West 33rd St. Weekly sessions offer practical guidance for the next steps after treatment, including research-based advice on topics like nutrition, exercise, coping skills and healing. The small, supportive group setting provides opportunities to ask questions and share insights.
Cancer Survivorship 101
Monday, Sept. 8 through Monday, Nov. 3 (9 sessions)
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Good Samaritan Cancer Center, 104 W. 33rd Street, Kearney
Evidence supports Cancer Survivorship 101 reduces depression and anxiety, while increasing hope, resilience, quality of life and happiness.
Treatment at Good Samaritan Cancer Center is not required. Register by calling 308-865-7291.
More about CHI Health Good Samaritan’s Cancer Survivorship 101:
What is Survivorship 101? Survivorship 101 is a 9 week, holistic rehabilitation program designed to help individuals regain their physical, emotional and spiritual health after cancer treatment.
Why is this essential? Like someone undergoing cardiac rehab after a heart attack, an individual deserves help in their recovery from cancer, too.
Who can participate? Anyone who completed treatment (surgery and/or chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy) for a diagnosis of cancer may participate.
What is required? Regular participation is important to set the full benefit – you need to be able to commit to attending at least 6 of the 9 weeks of Survivorship 101 program.
What is the cost? The program is free and each participant will receive an exercise band, ball, scarf and A Time to Heal workbook valued at $150.
What are the benefits? Individuals who participate receive: helpful information about healing; training in coping skills such as relaxation; and opportunities to ask questions and share insights with the facilitators, expert faculty and other survivors. Women and men who have completed the program in the past report greater satisfaction with life and stronger feelings of well-being.
What are the disadvantages? No serious disadvantages are anticipated. Some participants can become upset talking about topics related to cancer. To guard against undue stress, the group is led by trained nurses and mental health professionals, and no participant is forced to take part in discussions.
What does the program involve? Weekly meetings. Gentle stretching activities designed to promote full body mobility and healthy posture. Weekly topics that include nutrition, regaining strength, coping skills, relationships, relaxation techniques, spirituality, sexuality, happiness, and moving forward.
To enroll or for questions of more information, contact:
Kim Burr, LIMHP, Oncology Counselor, 308-865-7291, kimberley.burr@commonspirit.org
More about Cancer Care at CHI Health:
Each year, hundreds of patients are treated with the most advanced technologies by the team of highly skilled medical professionals at CHI Health. CHI Health cancer treatment services include surgery, medical and radiation oncology, dedicated inpatient oncology units and a wide array of support services. CHI Health offers cancer second opinions and features locations across the region.
All CHI Health Cancer Centers hold Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC). The CoC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard setting, prevention, research, education and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care. Accreditation is a testament to the integration of cancer services and an assurance of one consistent standard of care governed by a single board of directors and a single cancer registry database that includes: Genetics, Clinical Trials, Counseling, Image Recovery and a Nurse Navigator program.