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Education groups
Managing cancer stress course - NEW!!
Have you had a cancer diagnosis and do you want to manage stress, anxiety or feelings of depression? The ‘Managing cancer stress’ program could be what you are looking for.
During this free 8-week pilot program, you will learn ‘mindfulness’ techniques that help you understand how the mind works and how to manage difficult emotions. Family members are welcome too.
Next course
When: Every Tuesday from 10th Februrary to 10th March 2009 from 10am - 12 noon
Where: Cancer Council SA, 202 Greenhill Rd, Eastwood
Register by calling Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20
Staying healthy after cancer
Have you recently completed treatment for cancer (or care for someone who has)? Is your cancer considered stable or in remission? Do you have a chronic form of cancer? This free six week group program will help to  manage changes to your body reduce feelings of anxiety, depression and fear work more effectively with health care professionals
reconnect with life and get more out of living. It covers
nutritionexercise relaxation techniques fatigue medications difficult emotions communication
problem solving and goal setting. This program is delivered by trained peer leaders.
If you would like to know more about becoming a leader for the program, contact Kathriye Strassnick on 8291 4158 or kstrassnick@cancersa.org.au Upcoming courses in 2009
Dates and venues for courses in 2009 have not been finalised.
Register your interest in a course, or find out more, by contacting Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20.
Can't get to a course?
Health SA is trialling an online 6 week course Healthier Living with Ongoing Health Problems - including cancer. SA residents can take part in this study, via the Internet. The course is supported by trained staff, and is very similar to the Staying Healthy after Cancer course (which is described above).
To find out more, or to enrol in the Program, go to https://sahealth.stanford.edu. If you have any questions about the trial you can contact the Stanford Online Team by emailing them at sahealth@med.stanford.edu.
Other courses Look Good...Feel Better - for women undergoing treatment for cancer
Call Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 for information, course times and locations.
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