All Cancer Support Community Western Ohio programs are evidence and research-based, professionally led and are provided at no cost to members!
CSC Western Ohio offers four kinds of programs and services – all of them related to assisting those diagnosed with cancer and their families.
WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS are the heart of CSC. Our groups are professionally-led and are designed for those with cancer, their adult loved ones and caregivers. Support groups allow participants to form deep connections with others who can truly relate, and to benefit from their collective wisdom. Group members experience (and create!) a caring, uplifting, and supportive environment with others who truly understand what it is like to be touched by cancer.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS offered at CSC receive tremendous support from the medical community. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other professionals contribute their time to CSC to speak on various topics related to cancer. Topics have included new treatments in medical oncology, surgical approaches to cancer, managing treatment side effects as well as other topics such as how to pay for cancer treatment and lifestyle management issues.
MIND & BODY PROGRAMS CSC Western Ohio will offer programs such as Yoga, Tai Chi, Zhineng Qigongand other meditation programs. Certified instructors guide movement and teach techniques specifically to help cancer patients, their loved ones, family members, friends, and caregivers. These classes can be an essential element in dealing with active recovery and beyond – learning to deal with pain, side effects of treatment, and boosting your immune system and energy levels all while distressing and reducing anxiety.
We also offer lifestyle management classes such as healthy cooking and diet management. While exercise is an essential aspect of maintaining healthy muscles and other vital functions, eating healthy food – and the proper amount – is the single greatest contributor to maintaining a healthy weight. Exercise for cancer patients: longer life, less recurrence.
All programming takes place at our Hempstead Station location unless otherwise indicated. If a program takes place offsite, we include address and contact information for that location. You may also call us at (937) 223-4117 for more information.
Advance registration is necessary for some activities. This enables us to plan sufficient seating, materials, and food. Listings for these programs include RSVP contact information.
