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Living with Cancer

A safe environment for cancer patients and support person to explore the impact of cancer on their lives.

    When: First and third Mondays of the month from 4:30-6:00 pm
    Cost: Free
    Facilitator: Spiritual Care/Patient & Family Services
    Call: (603) 227-7000, Ext. 3013
Managing Cancer Related Fatigue

An American Cancer Society program with ideas to help manage fatigue for patients and family members. Light lunch provided.

    When: Thursday, March 5, 2009 11:00-1:00 pm
    Facilitator: Kimberly Johnson, RN, BSN, Megan Ryder, RD, LD and Barbara Tynan, PT
    Cost: Free
    Call: (603) 230-6031 for more information or to register
Living with Lung Cancer

We'll meet each other, share information and enjoy lunch together.

    When: Thursday, January 22, 2009 11:30-1:00 pm
    Facilitator: Paula Plona, ACSW, OSW-C
    Cost: Free
    Call: (603) 230-6031 for more information or to register
Man to Man

An education/support group in partnership with the American Cancer Society for men with prostate cancer and their partners.

    When: Second Wednesday of each month 5:00-6:30 pm
    Facilitator: Paula Plona, ACSW, OSW-C and Concord Hospital Center for Urologic Care RN
    Cost: Free
    Call: (603) 230-6031 for more information or to register
Staying Connected

Continuing support and education for women facing breast cancer. Timely topics related to treatment and survivorship issues.

    When: First Wednesday of each month 5:00-7:00 pm
    Facilitators: Lisa Delahanty, ARNP, MSN and Paula Plona, ACSW, OSW-C
    Cost: Free
    Call: (603) 230-6031 for more information or to register
Strong Women in Motion (SWIM)

Water fitness classes for women cancer survivors at Racquet Club of Concord $5/session (scholarships available). One free introductory session.

    When: Sundays, January 18 - February 22, 2009 3:00-4:00 pm and one free introductory session Thursday, January 15, 2009 5:15-6:30 pm
    Facilitators: Janet Lehoullier, PTA
    Cost:$5/session (scholarships available) registration required
    Call: (603) 230-6031 for more information or to register
A Woman's Journey

An education support group for women recently (1 year) diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer. Light lunch provided.

    When: Fridays, January 16 - February 22, 2009, 12:00-1:30 pm
    Facilitators:Lisa Gold, MA, MS, LCMHC and Lisa Delahanty, ARNP, MSN
Look Good... Feel Better

An American Cancer Society program for women in treatment to combat appearance related side effects.

    When: December 9, January 13, February 10 and March 10, 2009 2:00-4:00 pm
    Facilitators: American Cancer Society
    Cost: Free
    Call: (603) 230-6031 for more information or to register
Family Support Group

Support and education group for people with blood cancers (lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma) and family members. Sponsored in collaboration with Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

    When: Second Monday of each month from 5:00-6:30 pm
    Facilitators: Paula Plona, ACSW, OSW-C and Amy Zaluki-Stone, RN, OCN
    Cost: Free
    Call: (603) 230-6031 for more information or to register