Cancer Survivorship and Post-Treatment

Cancer Support Group

For newly diagnosed individuals who are within their first year of treatment. Connect with others coping with cancer treatment, share information and resources, gain insight and tools to help manage the emotional impact and challenges faced with cancer. Meets the second Wednesday of every month from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm at the Collins Pavilion at CMC.

Contact Mary Fassnacht, LCSW, OSW-C at 973-831-5311.
Registration is required.

Post Treatment

Moving Beyond group exercise program for women who have completed their cancer treatments and physical therapy. We also welcome all who have attended the Moving Beyond program in the past and wish to continue to enjoy the support and supervision of a group program either in person or virtually.

Facilitators: Linda Maimone, PT, CLT; Marisa Gough, PT, DPT, CLT
Contact: 973-831-0717, option 3

Location:
Atlantic Health Pavilion
242 West Parkway Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Tuesday, 5:30 to 6:30pm
 

Education

• Post-Treatment Information Sessions – Explore common post-treatment issues, such as return to employment, nutrition, relationships, sexuality, exercise and coping. For a location, schedule and to register, please call.
• Smoking Cessation Support – Through group or individual sessions, a trained expert will introduce you to techniques that can help you quit smoking. For a location, schedule and to register, please call 973-971-7971.

Mind, Body and Spirit

• Gentle Massage – This healing technique may help reduce stress and anxiety. For a location, schedule, fees and to register, please call 973-971-6301.
• Healing Through Drumming – Group drumming circles may help decrease stress and release tension. Experience is not necessary and drums will be provided. For a location, schedule and to register, please call 973-971-5919.
• I Cancer-Vive – This eight-week, intensive program teaches patients and caregivers integrative medicine techniques that promote emotional and spiritual healing and wellness.
  
• Learn to Meditate – Learn techniques to stimulate relaxation and well-being. For a location, schedule and to register, please call 973-971-6514.
• Qi Gong – Instruction will be provided in breathing and simple movements suitable for all fitness levels. Registration is not required.
  Thursdays, 1:00 to 2:00pm
  Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, Mind Body Spirit Sanctuary
• Writing as a Way of Healing – Guided writing exercises will be performed in a supportive environment. For a location, schedule and to register, please call 973-971-6514.
• Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help Class – Discover the tools and techniques to harmonize your body’s natural healing system.
• Energy Techniques for Caregivers – Caregivers will learn various energy techniques that can easily be applied to their loved one.
• Therapeutic Touch – Holistic, evidence-based, healing techniques will help caregivers in their roles. To register, please call 973-971-4063.
• Reiki Level 1 Training – Patients will discover an ancient art of healing that can help them restore energy and relax.
  
• Gentle Yoga – Mild exercise, stretching and breathing may help promote awareness, spirituality and calmness. Registration is not required.
  Wednesdays, Noon to 1:00pm
  Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, Mind Body Spirit Sanctuary

Nutrition

• Post-Treatment Nutrition Recommendations – During one-on-one discussions with post-treatment patients, registered dietitians who are certified specialists in oncology will make recommendations and answer questions about nutrition, physical activity and site-specific cancer issues. For more information and to make an appointment, please call 973-971-6232.

During Treatment or Post-Treatment

• Moving Beyond – Women who are undergoing breast cancer treatment can partake in group exercises. Medical clearance is required to participate. For a location, schedule, fees and to register, please call 973-971-4674.
• Moving Beyond II – This exercise program is for breast cancer survivors who have completed treatment. For a location, schedule, fees and to register, please call 973-971-4674.
• Post-Breast Surgery Program – Women who have had either a lumpectomy or mastectomy and are six weeks to eighteen months post-surgery will receive support and can participate in pool rehabilitation sessions. For a location, schedule and to register, please call 1-800-227-2345.

Education

• Ostomy Support Group
  This professionally led group is for ostomy survivors and their families.
  For a location, schedule and to register, please call 908-522-5552.
• Learning to Live with Chronic Cancer
  Patients living with chronic cancer can share, connect and learn new coping strategies at this peer support group.
  First Wednesday of every month, 10:30am to Noon
  For location and to register, please call 908-522-6168.
• Breast Cancer Support Group
  A licensed social worker and registered nurse lead a discussion-based peer support group for Overlook Medical Center patients in their first year of breast cancer treatment.
  Second and fourth Monday of every month, 1:00 to 2:00pm
  Overlook Medical Center, Fifth Floor, Oncology Conference Room
  For more information and to register, please call 908-522-6210.
• Post-Treatment Support Group
  Patients who have completed cancer treatment meet monthly to discuss issues related to survivorship.
  For a location, schedule and to register, please call 908-522-5349.
• Preparing for Breast Cancer Surgery
  Patients who will be having breast cancer surgery can learn how to prepare for their upcoming operation and hospital stay, as well as available support resources. Family members welcome.
  Overlook Medical Center, Fifth Floor, Oncology Conference Room
  For a schedule and to register, please call 908-522-6210.

Mind, Body and Spirit

• Gentle Massage
  This healing technique may help reduce stress and anxiety.
  For a location, schedule, fees and to register, please call 908-598-7997.
• Gentle Yoga
  Mild exercise, stretching and breathing may help promote awareness, spirituality and calmness.
  For a location, schedule and to register, please call 908-522-6168.
• Mindfulness Group
  Men and women can learn how to use the power of the mind to help cope with illnesses.
  Outpatient Behavioral Health at Overlook Medical Center, 46-48 Beauvoir Avenue, Summit, NJ
  For a schedule and to register, please call 1-888-247-1400.
• Tai Chi/Qi Gong
  Instruction will be provided in breathing and simple movements suitable for all fitness levels.
  For a location, schedule and to register, please call 908-522-6168.