The Living Well in Breast Cancer Survivorship program addresses the psychosocial needs of survivors in Muskegon County.
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or in breast cancer survivorship years, you deserve a little tender, loving care, right?
When you regularly come to classes, you let go of things! Things like…
- Stress*
- Fatigue*
- Fatigue*
- Anxiety & depression*
- Fear of cancer coming back*
The Living Well in Breast Cancer Survivorship Program Introduction
The Absenger Cancer Education Foundation (ACEF) is excited about the opportunity to collaborate with Johnson Family Cancer Center to aid breast cancer survivors with their survivorship needs.
ACEF’s “Living Well in Breast Cancer Survivorship (LWBCS)” program is now available FREE of charge to any West Michigan breast cancer survivor at Johnson Family Cancer Center in Muskegon through a community grant from Susan G. Komen Michigan from April 1, 2016, to March 31, 2017.
Classes will be held Monday evenings, Wednesdays at lunch time, and Saturday mornings (find the most up to date class schedule here).
The Living Well in Breast Cancer Survivorship (LWBCS) provides breast cancer survivors and opportunity for support to address emotional, social, and functional symptoms of the disease and side effects of treatment.
Breast cancer survivors who regularly participated in similar programs showed improved emotional, functional, social, and physical well-being during active treatment and after treatment is over.
Mind-body medicine research reveals that breast cancer survivors can expect improvement in fatigue, mood, anxiety, sleep quality, immune function, pain and overall quality of life.
Should you have any questions about the “Living Well in Breast Cancer Survivorship (LWBCS) program, please don’t hesitate to contact Werner by phone at (616) 607-7360 or via e-mail at werner@amacf.org.
The Living Well in Breast Cancer Survivorship Program Class Descriptions
Because the classes are going to be popular, and to encourage class unity, we ask you commit to attending at least three classes per month to hold your spot. All classes are held at Johnson Family Cancer Center. Transportation assistance is available to those who qualify.
Gentle Yoga with Mats*
- Mondays at 6:30 p.m. (1-hour class, please bring your own mat)
Chair Yoga*
- Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. (1-hour class)
Gentle and Chair Yoga can help you with anxiety, depression, flexibility, balance, blood pressure, and support sound sleep. Enjoy the yoga classes while relieving cancer pain. These classes are ideal for the beginner to the advanced practitioner. Click here to read more about yoga in cancer survivorship.
Mindfulness Meditation*
- 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month at 5:15 p.m (45-minute class)
- Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. (45-minute class)
Mindfulness Meditation has been found to boost your immune system, help with stress, support a healthy blood pressure, and relieve pain for a better quality of life. Come and learn to relax through meditation. Click here to read more about meditation in cancer survivorship.
Music Assisted Guided Imagery*
- 2nd Monday of the Month at 5:15 p.m. (1-hour class)
Rhythmic Meditation*
- 4th Monday of the Month at 5:15 p.m. (1-hour class)
Rhythmic Meditation helps you express yourself through music. It can also help with fatigue, stress, anxiety, and support healthy sleep habits. Rhythmic meditation provides you with a better quality of life while having fun. Click here to read more about rhythmic meditation in cancer survivorship.
Mindful Eating*
- 6-week class held once weekly for 2 hours
- 1st class begins on Monday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
- Please contact Werner to register for this class.
Mindful Eating will help you feel full sooner and make better food choices. This class will educate you on how stress affects your eating habits. We will also help you enjoy what you are eating without feeling deprived. Click here to learn more about mindful eating in cancer survivorship.
Survivorship Care Plan*
- A single 1-hour session
- Please contact Werner to make your appointment
Survivorship Care Plan can help you to get regular checkups and learn what’s next in your journey. In this one-hour session, you will build a customized care plan, or you may even learn how to understand your current one. We will work together to answer the questions you have to make your plan a success.
To secure your place call or visit us on the web today!
616.607.7360 | www.AMACF.org
Transportation assistance is available.
The most up to date class schedule can be found here http://amacf.org/events
*Not everyone may get these results. Your results may be different. Research shows that the average person may improve quality of life.
