This is a diagnosis-specific meeting that is co-led by social workers and nurses, and is tailored to give people an opportunity to work on adjustment to life after treatment. This may include changes in physical functioning, appearance, and lifestyle, altered self-image, fatigue, isolation, and concerns about the future. Participants are encouraged to share concerns while gathering medical and rehabilitation information from health care staff.
Our healthcare team will assist with the ongoing challenges and adjustment to life after treatment. share your concerns, gather information, and build effective coping strategies.
Event Information
Date & Time(s)
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Thursday, July 11, 2013, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Thursday, August 8, 2013, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Thursday, September 12, 2013, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Thursday, October 10, 2013, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Thursday, November 14, 2013, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Thursday, December 12, 2013, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Sponsor(s)
Resources for Life After Cancer
Speaker(s)
Barbara Golby, LCSW, and Janet McKiernan, RN
Audience
This program is for people who have had head, neck, or oral cancers. No observers, please, without prior approval.
Location Information
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Rockefeller Research Laboratories
430 East 67th Street
New York, NY 10065
June 13, August 8, & October 10 — Room RRL-B22
September 12, November 14, & December 12 — Room RRL-101
July 11
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Zuckerman Research Center — Room ZRC-136
417 East 68th Street
(between York & First Avenues)
New York, NY 10065
Contact Information
Contact
You must register to attend. To register and for more information, please call 646-888-4740 or e-mail RLAC@mskcc.org.
Phone
646-888-4740
E-mail
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