Cancer Support Community to Host Survivorship Program for Cancer Patients

Bedminster, NJ, August 6, 2014 – Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey will be hosting three upcoming Cancer Transitions series at three locations for any adult who has completed active treatment for any type of cancer. The series is free of charge, like all CSCCNJ programs, but does require registration by calling CSCCNJ at (908) 658-5400.

The three series will be:
• Summit Medical Group in Berkeley Heights
o Thursday evenings from September 4 – October 9
• Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey in New Brunswick
o Thursday evenings from October 2 – November 6
• University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro
o Wednesday evenings from October 1 – November 5
The goal of the program is to empower cancer survivors to take an active role in their recovery and bridge the gap between treatment and life following cancer.

One former Cancer Transitions participant commented: “I appreciated the acceptance of the group and the knowledge gained by meeting and connecting with other cancer survivors. I gained support and friendship from others who are in the same boat by having a place where I could talk about my fears and meet others like me.”

Speakers will include an oncology nurse, a clinical social worker, a registered dietician, and a fitness expert who will offer exercises tailored to each participant’s abilities, training in relaxation, and stress management as well as tips for nutritious eating. The series will cover the following topics:

• Medical Management Beyond Cancer: What You Need to Know
• Nutrition and Eating Adjustments after Treatment
• Emotional Health and Well-Being: From Patient to Survivor
• The Benefits of Exercise for Wellness
• Stress Management and Survivorship

The Cancer Transitions program is generously funded by the Merck Foundation, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Summit Medical Group and University Medical Center of Princeton.
CSCCNJ’s program includes support groups, educational programs and healthy lifestyle classes (gentle exercise, relaxation and nutrition, to name a few) at no charge for anyone affected by cancer.

For more information about CSCCNJ or to register for Cancer Transitions, please contact Karen Larsen, Program Coordinator, at klarsen@cancersupportcnj.org or (908) 658-5400 ext. 104.

Website:

www.cancersupportcnj.org.

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About the Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey: Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey is a local licensed affiliate of Cancer Support Community, an international non-profit organization that provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Backed by evidence that the best cancer care includes social and emotional support, CSCCNJ creates a supportive community to help individuals live with, through and beyond cancer. We deliver a comprehensive menu of personalized and essential services including professionally-led support groups, educational workshops, exercise, nutrition classes and social activities for the entire family – so that no one faces cancer alone®. For more information please visit our website at cancersupportcnj.org or call (908) 658-5400.