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Managing cancer stress course - NEW!!
Have you had a cancer diagnosis and do you want to manage stress, anxiety or feelings of depression? The ‘Managing cancer stress’ program could be what you are looking for.
 
During this free 8-week pilot program, you will learn ‘mindfulness’ techniques that help you understand how the mind works and how to manage difficult emotions.
 
When:    Every Tuesday from 30th Sept to 18th November 2008 from 1pm -3pm 
Where:   Cancer Council SA, 202 Greenhill Rd, Eastwood
 
Register by calling the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 
 
Staying healthy after cancer
Have you recently completed treatment for cancer (or care for someone who has)?
Is your cancer considered stable or in remission? Do you have a chronic form of cancer?


This free six week group program will help to
   manage changes to your body
   reduce feelings of anxiety, depression and fear
   work more effectively with health care professionals
   reconnect with life and get more out of living.
 
It covers
   nutrition
   exercise
   relaxation techniques
   fatigue
   medications
   difficult emotions
   communication
   problem solving and goal setting.
 
This program is delivered by trained peer leaders.

If you would like to know more about becoming a leader for the program, contact
Kathriye Strassnick on 8291 4158 or
kstrassnick@cancersa.org.au 
 
Upcoming courses in 2008 - registration is required
 
Mon 18th Aug to 22nd Sept 
10.00am to 12.30pm 
Fullarton Community Centre,
411 Fullarton Rd, Fullarton
 
Thurs 9th Oct to 13th Nov
10.00am to 12.30pm 
Pt Adelaide Community Health Centre 
Church St, Pt Adelaide     
 
Mon 13th Oct to 17th Nov   
6.00pm to 8.30pm 
The Cancer Council South Australia,
202 Greenhill Rd, Eastwood
 

Register, or find out more, by contacting the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20.
 
Other courses
Look Good...Feel Better - for women undergoing treatment for cancer 
Call The Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 for information, course times and locations.
 



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