Offered by The Cancer Centers of Saint Barnabas Medical Center

The Cancer Wellness Program offers a multidisciplinary approach to improving the health and well-being of those facing the challenges of cancer. Based on three basic components of good health ---- exercise, proper nutrition and psychological well-being ---- the program has been specially developed to help participants gain valuable coping skills, education and psychosocial support to improve their outlook and move towards the future. Classes are offered in group sessions of approximately 10 participants and are held at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center.

The program was made possible through the generous support of special benefactor, Helen Beck, to celebrate the strength, courage, and recovery of her daughter Melissa Raphael. The eight-week program offers a range of activities that will help enhance the healing process.

• Exercise for Strength and Flexibility
  Each week participants focus on improving mobility, strength and endurance in a class supervised by an exercise physiologist. A second class, taught by a certified Yoga instructor, provides an opportunity to improve flexibility, breathing, strength and body alignment.
• Nutrition for Cancer Patients
  Nutrition education is provided to help patients focus on the best possible food choices specifically for cancer-related issues. The class, held once every other week, is taught by a Registered Dietitian.
• Psychological Education and Support
  Group sessions help patients cope with emotional challenges and are led by a Clinical Psychologist. Topics of interest to cancer patients are covered, such as fatigue, stress management and depression. The sessions are offered every other week. Four support sessions are held each cycle.
• To Learn More.... Call (973) 322-7568

Programs are held at the Siegler Center for Integrative Medicine at Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center,200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ.