ACS and VCU offer "I can cope" cancer education program

By Erin Lucero
Office of Development, School of Medicine

RICHMOND, Va. – The American Cancer Society and Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Cancer Center will co-sponsor the "I Can Cope" cancer education program, a series of classes for people with cancer, their families and friends. Classes will be held at the Hanover Medical Park, 8222 Meadowbridge Rd. in Mechanicsville.

May 7: 1 - 3 p.m. in the Community Education Room, Medical Office Building 1
Learning About Cancer and Cancer Treatment

May 11: 1 - 3 p.m. in the Community Education Room, Medical Office Building 1
Keeping Well in Mind and Body

May 21: 1 – 3 p.m. in the Main Conference Room, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
Understanding Feelings and Relationships

May 23: Noon - 2 p.m. in the Main Conference Room, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
Discovering Resources and Celebrating Life

The American Cancer Society’s "I Can Cope" program provides participants with information about cancer diagnosis, treatment, side-effects, nutrition, exercise and stress management. It also teaches ways to cope with the challenges that arise from a cancer diagnosis. Speakers will include nurses and staff from VCU’s Massey Cancer Center.

The classes are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call Ashley Castillon at the American Cancer Society at (804) 527-3722 by May 3.