Program Sessions
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Each session is crafted to provide you with critical insights and practical strategies to enhance your support for cancer survivors. Click the buttons below to learn more about each session.
Session 1
Overview of Survivorship
Featured Speaker: Bethany B. Sabins, M.S.N., FNP
Featured Cancer Survivor: Mr. Dozie Akwarandu
Learning Objectives:
After attending this session participant will be able to:
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Identify common challenges of surviving cancer.
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Define cancer survivorship.
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Describe the key components of cancer survivorship.
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Describe the benefits of Survivorship Care planning.
Session 2
Mental Health Needs of Cancer Survivors
Featured Speaker: Dr. Ana Deleon
Featured Cancer Survivor: Dr. Felisa Wilson-Simpson
Learning Objectives:
After attending this session participant will be able to:
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Describe mental health concerns for survivors.
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Identify the causes of mental health distress for cancer survivors.
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Describe strategies survivors can use to cope with mental health issues during and after a cancer experience.
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Locate resources survivors can use to cope with mental health issues during and after a cancer experience
Session 3
Physical Challenges After a Cancer Diagnosis
Featured Speaker: Dr. Suzanne McDonough
Featured Cancer Survivor: Ms. Loretta Herring
Learning Objectives:
After attending this session participant will be able to:
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Identify common physical challenges that may occur during the cancer journey.
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Describe follow-up care that is needed for physical challenges experienced during the cancer journey.
Session 4 Cancer
Survivorship: Health & Wellness
Featured Speaker: Ms. Jimmie Wells
Featured Cancer Survivor: Ms. Karen Sock
Learning Objectives:
After attending this session participant will be able to:
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Describe how cancer survivors should set health can wellness goals.
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Identify general health care needs of a cancer survivor.