Sign up for ‘I Can Cope’ session helping with challenges of cancer

For those facing cancer, locating resources is often the biggest challenge. To help cancer patients in Warren County deal with this important issue, the American Cancer Society and River Park Hospital will present a Taking Charge of Money Matters workshop April 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Four sessions will be offered, and the same workshop will be repeated during each of these sessions held in the B.C. Smoot Classroom at the hospital.

This workshop is offered through the American Cancer Society’s “I Can Cope” program, a series of educational classes that help cancer patients and their loved ones cope with the emotional and physical challenges of facing cancer.

Leading the workshop will be certified “I Can Cope” facilitators Sarah Nokes, oncology nurse; Hershey Glenn, NHC Homecare executive director of services; and Sarah Davis, registered nurse and clinical director.

During the Taking Charge of Money Matters session, participants will have an opportunity to share their concerns with others facing similar experiences and to design ways to cope with the challenges that arise from a cancer diagnosis. In addition, videotapes, printed materials and class discussion provide up-to-date information for patients, family and friends.

There is no charge for the workshop, but registration is required. Call your American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 to register.

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.