| Date |
Topics |
Synopsis |
| 9th Jan Friday |
Managing the Side effects from Radiotherapy (RT) and Chemotherapy (CT) |
The side effects of RT and CT are many. What can you expect and learn how you can manage and cope with them. |
6th Feb
Friday |
The Benefits of Fitness & Exercise |
As our post recovery care, keeping fit and having regular exercise is important to our well being. For 2009, our speaker will address Qigong - A complementary and supplementary therapy to maximise the beneficial assimilation of oxygen in the body to promote well being and healing. |
5th Mar
Thursday |
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) |
TCM is playing an increasingly important role in helping nose cancer survivors cope with a better quality of life. For 2009, the TCM Doctor will share how all things natural, like herbs and adequate rest, can do wonders for your body and lead to healing. |
3rd April
Friday |
Relapse |
Do we often worry if we will get a relapse of our nose cancer?Find out what are the symptoms. What do we need to do should a relapse occur? What are the treatment options? |
29th May
Friday |
Psychological Care Management – Managing Stress, Emotions and Anxiety |
High stress and anxiety are often mentioned as one of the causes triggering cancer. Managing post treatment stress is also a challenge for most of us. The speaker will share how to manage our stress, emotions and anxiety as we continue to learn to cope with cancer. |
5th June
Friday |
Dental Care |
Dental health and care is important in pre-radiation treatment and post recovery. Find out from the expert what you need to do to ensure that you continue to have a healthy set of teeth. |
3rd July
Friday |
Dietary & Supplements |
We are always concern with what we can and cannot eat, so much so that many of us are often confused. Let the Certified Dietician tell you more and demystify some of the myths about food. |
7th Aug
Friday |
The Finances of Cancer Care |
With nose cancer, many of us are increasingly concern about the long term financial cost of our treatment and care. Find out from the expert about the treatment and hospitalisation cost and how we can manage them. |
4th Sep
Friday |
Fertility |
Addressing fertility and sexual issues, hormone function and the options available. |
2nd Oct
Friday |
Hearing Loss & Hearing Aid |
Find out about the causes and type of hearing loss, what are the tests and procedures you need to undergo to determine the extend of the hearing loss and what are the types and suitability of hearing aids in the market today. |
21st Nov
Saturday |
4th NPC Support Group Year End Party |
Join us for a time of celebration of good food provided by members and fun to mark another year of health. |
| Dec |
Year End Break - Preparing for 2010 |
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