Back-On-Track Surviving Survivorship Series

Register for classes at livingwell.nm.org

Virtual discussion via Microsoft Teams

Missy Petty, LCPC, Lead Counselor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources 

Open to patients and caregivers, this seven-week “Back-on-Track: Surviving Survivorship” series is designed to help you navigate common challenges as you transition into survivorship.

Topics include changes in relationships, managing expectations, addressing anxiety and depression, the “new normal,” fear of recurrence, how to partner with your care team, managing your health records, and envisioning a positive future. Attendance throughout the entire series is encouraged but not mandatory.

Summer Series: July 17th – August 28th

July 17:  Pressure to Thrive

July 24: Discussion Group

July 31: Managing, Moods, Stress and Feeling Stuck

August 7: Discussion Group

August 14: Survivorship101: Medical Discussion by Christopher George, MD

August 21: Fear of Recurrence

August 28: Envisioning Your Future

I’ve Finished Cancer Treatment, Now What? Survivorship 101

Monday, August 14, 2023

Virtual discussion via Microsoft Teams

Christopher George, MD, Medical Director, Medical Oncology, Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Cancer treatment can require your full attention and energy for months or even years. After treatment, you may feel emotionally and physically drained, you may even feel disoriented as you try to adjust to life after treatment. Join Dr. George as he talks about what to expect as a cancer survivor and how to work with your care team as you recover from treatment.

Register at livingwell.nm.org to receive a link to join this virtual series.