6 January
Friday |
Managing the side effects from Radiotherapy (RT) and Chemotherapy (CT) |
The side effects of RT and CT are many. As survivors, we will need to learn how to manage and cope with them. |
10 February
Friday |
Nutritional needs after cancer treatment |
What food should we eat after treatment? Is there any food that we should avoid? Come and find out all about nutritional needs from the speaker. |
2 March
Friday |
TCM Wellness - Early treatment and prevention - Occurence, further development and relapse |
Through proper diet, medication and healthy lifestyle, learn the TCM holistic approach of health maintenance. |
20 April
Friday |
Members Sharing - Exercises |
Learn from fellow survivors the exercises they employ to keep themselves fit. A demonstration session by these survivors will accompany their testimony. |
4 May
Friday |
Understanding Chemotherapy |
What is chemotherapy? How does it aid in dealing with nose cancer? These are important questions. The speaker will give us an insight and awareness into chemotherapy and its role in cancer treatment. |
1 June
Friday |
A Tapestry of HOPE |
After cancer treatment, what does the future hold for us? The speaker will share how we can find HOPE. |
5 July
Thursday |
“Is There A Good Death” |
Is there such a concept as “A Good Death”? What do we need to do to achieve it? How can we help others? Can healthcare professionals make a difference? |
3 August
Friday |
Hypothyroidism and other hormonal alterations that are associated with NPC |
A side effect that are not often well addressed. The speaker will provide us with an awareness of what these side effects are and how to manage and cope with it. |
7 September
Friday |
Members Sharing – Oral and Dental Care |
Many survivors are facing issues with both oral and dental care after treatment due to the side effects of RT. Some survivors will share their story and how they cope with it. |
19 October
Friday |
Overcoming Fear
(Mental Health) |
After treatment, many survivors are still living with the fear of cancer in their daily life. Any sign or symptoms will case them to worry affecting their mental health. How can we deal with this? |
10 November
Saturday |
NPC Support Group Year End Party |
A special day set aside only for nose cancer survivors and their caregivers to come together in a time for sharing and bonding food, games and other activities to mark another year of health. |
| December |
Year End Break
Preparing for 2013 |
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