Hospital’s Cancer Workshops

Slated For September

DANBURY — Biweekly breast cancer education classes take place at The Praxair Cancer Center at Danbury Hospital Wednesday, September 12, and Wednesday, September 26, from 4 to 5:30 pm. Classes are open to any newly diagnosed woman with breast cancer who is planning or has recently had breast cancer surgery.

Breast cancer education classes are held in the Ruth C. Donovan Resource Room Library, located on the first floor, Stroock Building, Locust Avenue entrance. Family and friends also are invited to attend.

Classes provide information about what to expect before and after surgery, including pre- and postoperative care, lymphedema precautions and exercise, relaxation techniques, as well as information about local support services.

Instructors include oncology health care professionals, a complementary medicine coordinator, a surgical staff nurse, an occupational therapist, and volunteers from Bridges, a program established by the Community Cancer Collaborative (The American Cancer Society, Ann’s Place, The Home of I Can, and The Praxair Cancer Center at Danbury Hospital) that connects newly diagnosed breast cancer patients to breast cancer survivors.

The Community Cancer Collaborative work together to provide support services to cancer patients.

The Praxair Cancer Center holds its next “Look Good…Feel Better” workshop sponsored by the American Cancer Society (ACS) on Monday, September 17, from 10 am to noon. The workshops focus on teaching female cancer patients beauty techniques that will help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

Trained volunteer beauty experts from the community lead small groups through practical, hands-on experience regarding makeup techniques, skin care, nail care, and options related to hair loss such as wigs, turbans, and scarves. Workshop participants will each receive a free kit of cosmetics for use during and after the workshop.

The free workshop takes place at the Praxair Cancer Center’s conference room, located on the first floor of the Stroock Building, Locust Avenue entrance, and valet parking also is available.

To register, contact Danbury Hospital’s cancer care coordinator at 739-7771. For more information regarding other cancer education programs and services available at the Praxair Cancer Center, go to www.danburyhospital.org.