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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: Concord Hospital 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, August 7, 2008 11:00-1:00 pm
    Facilitator: Lisa Gold, MA, MS, LCMHC, Megan Ryder, RD, LD and Barbara Tynan, PT
    Cost: Free
    Call: (603) 230-6031 for more information or to register
Taking Care of Money Matters

An American Cancer Society I Can Cope session. Learn how to better manage money matters that arise during and after the cancer experience.

    When: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 5:00-7:00 pm
    Facilitator: American Cancer Society Trained Volunteer
    Cost: Free
    Call: (603) 230-6031 for more information or to register
30 Simple Ways to Help Prevent Cancer with Diet

Learn how to make simple changes in your diet to reduce the risk of cancer.

    When: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 4:30-6:00 pm
    Facilitator: Megan Ryder, RD, LD
    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 (except August), 5:30-7:00 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 (except July & August) 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, July 20 - August 17, 2008 3:00-4:00 pm and one free introductory session Thursday, July 17, 2008 5:15-6:30 pm
    Facilitators: Janet Lehoullier, PTA
    Cost:$5/session (scholarships available)
    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, July 11 - August 15, 2008, 12:00-1:30 pm
    Facilitators:Paula Plona, ACSW, OSW-C 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: June 10, July 8, and August 12, 2008 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 5:30-7:00 pm
    Facilitators: Paula Plona, ACSW, OSW-C and Barbara Philbrick, RN, OCN
    Cost: Free
    Call: (603) 230-6031 for more information or to register