American Cancer Society, “Look Good, Feel Better”
Lunch is free at each session where women undergoing cancer treatment learn make up and hair techniques from a licensed, trained cosmetologist. From 11:30 to 1:30 on 12/12/2011, 2/13/2012, 4/9/2012, 6/11/2012, and 8/13/2012 6/8/11, and 8/10/11 at the TMH Cancer Center, 1776 One Healing Place, 32308.
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Rhythm for your Health
Cancer Survivors (during treatment or post treatment) as well as their families and caregivers are invited to join the “Rhythm for your Health” drum circle for cancer survivors. It is expected this circle will be made up of non-musicians, although musicians are welcome too! This is a time for survivors to express themselves and support one another through music.
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Open Arts Studio
Michelle Flood, an FSU art therapy student, will lead these studios for cancer patients, caregivers, family members, survivors. If you've never tried to do art or be creative, this is a good time to try something new. There is a growing body of research supporting the positive benefits of the creative process and intentionality. Researcher Herbert Bensen says the act of becoming absorbed in the creative process causes a shift in the state of functioning which he calls "remembered wellness". Come by and make "hope beads", origami cranes, paint a mandala, or some other interesting project. Held weekday mornings 10am until 12 noon, through December 9, 2011.
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Gentle Yoga
The Family Medicine Residency program invites cancer patients and survivors to the very gentle yoga class offered twice a week.
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Quit Smoking Now
A 6-session program developed by ex-smokers for those who want to become ex-smokers themselves.
It is always a good time to quit smoking. One study showed that cancer patients who quit tobacco improved their quality of life and had reduced pain. Quitting tobacco reduces the risk of recurrence. This class is offered by the FSU College of Medicine Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and is open to cancer patients, their family and friends, TMH colleagues, and any one in the community who would like to be free of tobacco. Nicotine Replacement Therapy is also offered as funds allow.
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Cancer Transitions: Moving Beyond Treatment, A program of the Wellness Community and the Lance Armstrong Foundation
A 6 week, program to support and empower cancer survivors as they transition from active treatment to post-treatment. The program includes education and support on exercise, nutrition, emotional health and well-being, and medical management. Participants meet once a week for six weeks, with each session lasting 2.5 hours. There is a booster session one month post-program. The program was developed in 2006 by the Cancer Support Community and LIVESTRONG. Adult cancer survivors who have completed treatment within the past 0 to 24 months are eligible to participate. (May be receiving hormonal agents such as tamoxifen). Dinner is served at each week of the six week program. Must have a signed release or similar approval from your physician to participate in the exercise portion of the program. Call 431-ICAN (4226) for information or to register, or register on line at in the Classes and Events section.
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