Cancer survivorship
Life after cancer can bring new questions and challenges. Our survivorship and post-treatment programs offer guidance, connection and resources to help you regain confidence, rebuild routines and support your well-being as you move forward.
After cancer treatment, many patients may be hit with uncertainties when readjusting to daily life – such as when to return to work, what sort of diet to be on, how much exercise to get or how to re-establish relationships. The question inevitably is “Now what?”
That’s why Atlantic Health offers support programs to help cancer patients deal with post-treatment issues related to survivorship.
Survivor programs lists
Breast cancer support group
Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 5:00 to 6:00pm
Contact Jean Ho at 732-303-3622 to register and for more information
General cancer support group
Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month
Contact Jim Garafalo at 732-303-5078 to register and for more information
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 1:30pm – 2:30pm at the Collins Pavilion at Chilton Medical Center.
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
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.
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.