INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - Treating cancer can be a rocky ride of radiation treatments, chemotherapy and surgeries. And returning to a normal life after the battle presents other challenges, too.

That's why Franciscan Health Cancer Center in Indianapolis is again offering its Moving Beyond survivorship program. It is an 8-week online series which blends a unique and holistic approach, combining physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health components for survivors, loved ones and caregivers. These sessions will continue in-person once permitted.

"This program focuses on a patient’s journey through cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship," said breast surgeon Erika Rager, MD, MPH, who co-founded Moving Beyond at Franciscan Health in 2015. "Once a cancer patient completes their medical care, life just doesn't get back to normal - there is physical, emotional, financial and spiritual work to be done for the best recovery."

The classes meet Tuesdays from 5:30PM - 7:30PM or Thursdays from 1:30PM - 3:30PM. The courses are led by Franciscan Health and Cancer Support Community Central Indiana experts, who will cover various topics:

  • Understanding Your Survivorship
  • Moving Beyond with Good Nutrition
  • Emotional Well-Being
  • Symptoms & Side Effects Management
  • Spiritual Well-Being
  • Self-Care
  • Well-Being & Relationships
  • Your Medical Team & You

Participants will have the opportunity to exercise with an instructor, learn tips for stress reduction, healthy eating, develop healthy habits and build self-confidence.

To register, contact Kayla Epplin, MSN, at 317-499-3077 or KaylaEpplin@CancerSupportIndy.org.



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