Surviving Cancer Workshop In Mercer County This Fall

A free six-week workshop on how to survive cancer is coming to Mercer County. “Cancer: Thriving and Surviving” takes place on Wednesdays, Oct.25 through Nov. 29, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. each week at the Healthy Living Center at the Hamilton Area YMCA. The YMCA is located at 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road in Hamilton Township.

Adults of all ages, who are living with or surviving cancer, are encouraged to take part in this series. Using a variety of fun and interactive techniques such as brainstorming, problem solving and action planning, participants will learn to better manage their symptoms, emotions and relationships; make treatment decisions; and plan for the future.

Participants will learn how healthy eating, fitness, deep breathing, relaxation, communication and positive thinking can improve their quality of life. Participants will receive a free book: “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.” Light refreshments will be served.

The workshop is presented by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service of Mercer County, Department of Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS), in collaboration with the Hunterdon and Mercer Regional Chronic Disease Coalition. It will be facilitated by trained peer leaders Michelle Brill, MPH, Family & Community Health Sciences Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County; and Amanda Medina-Forrester, MPH, Coordinator, Hunterdon & Mercer Regional Chronic Disease Coalition.

To register, call Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center Outreach at 908-237-2328 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information, call the Cooperative Extension Service at 609-989-6831 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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