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Cancer CONNECTION Day
Feb 24, 2009 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Feinberg Pavilion, 3rd floor atrium and Conference Room A
Presentations by members of the Lurie Cancer Center's Supportive Care team, including psychologists, dietitians and social workers, with opportunities for questions. Local cancer support organizations will be present to explain the services and activities offered to patients and families. Free of charge.
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Emotional Effects of Cancer
You may experience many different emotions after treatment is finished. You may be surprised or confused about what you feel. Understanding these emotions and why they surface can help you manage them and feel confident about survivorship.
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Caring for the Caregiver
As a caregiver, it is easy to be overwhelmed by caring for a cancer survivor. An important point to remember is that you, as a caregiver, are also a survivor because you, too, are surviving the challenges, responsibilities, and life-changing effects of this disease and its treatment.
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Life after Cancer
When treatment ends, people begin a new chapter in their lives, one that can bring hope, happiness, and maybe fear. The fear of recurrence or relapse is common among cancer survivors and can sometimes be quite intense.
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Talking about Cancer
The complex emotions and lifestyle changes that follow a cancer diagnosis makes communication more difficult. Even people who communicate well may have trouble talking about cancer. Because cancer changes the lives of each person in a relationship, both sides need to talk about how cancer affects them.
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