Cancer: Thriving Surviving Program
The teaching process for the Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Program (CTSP) makes it highly effective. Classes are highly participatory. Mutual support and success build participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.
Class Format
Format
Small group workshop
Length
2-1/2 hours per session
Schedule
1 session per week for 6 weeks
Language
This class comes in two culturally adapted versions for English and Spanish
Settings
- Community settings such as churches, hospitals, senior centers and worksites
Participants
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People who are managing cancer or are in remission
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10 to 20 participants per-workshop
Topics and Skills Covered
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Pain and fatigue management
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Living with uncertainty
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Planning for the future
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Goal setting and making an action plan
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Decision-making
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Problem-solving
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Healthy eating
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Communication
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Dealing with difficult emotions
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Medication usage

