Breast cancer survivors group offers support during and after treatment

Posted February 07, 2014 1:01 am

Submitted by Centegra Health System

Centegra Health System offers a breast cancer survivor support group called HOPE (High On Positive Energy) Breast Cancer Survivor Group where participants can connect with other breast cancer survivors to share, learn and support one another during and after treatment. Peer support is one of the most effective approaches to increasing quality of life for cancer patients.

Each monthly session features a specific "tool" designed to help with the physical and emotional changes associated with a breast cancer diagnosis. HOPE meets the first Tuesday of every month and is facilitated by a breast cancer survivor, the breast health navigator and a hospital chaplain, all of whom bring their experiences to cover pertinent, educational topics. Every meeting ends with a reflection to calm the spirit.

The next HOPE group session will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Centegra Gavers Breast Center, 360 N. Terra Cotta Road in Crystal Lake. To register for the HOPE group session, call (815) 788-2284.

For more information about Centegra Health System visit centegra.org, search Centegra Health System on Facebook and Twitter or call (877) CENTEGRA (236-8347).

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