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Arts at the Center is offered on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. in the Whittingham Cancer Center Conference Room. This program provides patients with stress-free activities emphasizing self-expression and a way to process feelings. Medical Massage is available on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Medical massage therapy focuses on symptom management as well as providing a relaxing, gentle type of massage. The Lebed Method is an eight-week class which meets on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Lebed Method is a proven method that reduces the risk of lymphedema. The class is led by certified instructors. Reiki Therapy is offered weekly. Reiki is an ancient art of hands-on healing that eases discomfort, restores balance and sustains health. Anyone interested should call the Cancer Center at (203) 852-2148 for dates and times. A Bereavement Group meets on Mondays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Whittingham Cancer Center Conference Room. It is a weekly gathering that uses mutual support in working through issues of loss and mourning. The Cancer Support Group meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Whittingham Cancer Center's Conference Room. It is an ongoing informal support group to help patients, families and friends cope with cancer. A Nutritionist is available every other Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Barbara Schmidt, MS, RD, CDN, a Registered Dietitian, helps patients with eating/or digestive issues. Our Kids Group for children ages five through twelve, focuses on the entire family dynamic while living with cancer. This program is for parents and their children. It is co-facilitated by Cancer Care. Music and Meditation meets on the first and third Thursday at 1:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Hospital Chapel in the Hospital Lobby. Individuals may join this group which will explore scripture and music as a way to relax and meditate to promote healing. Requires pre-registration by calling 203-852-2148. The Living with Lymphoma Series is led by one of our oncologists and helps patients and families understand cancer and the treatments for all types of blood cancers. Look Good, Feel Better meets on the first Monday of September, December, March and June. This is a free, non-medical product-neutral program that teaches beauty techniques to women with cancer in active treatment to help them look and feel better. Music Therapy meets every other Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Cancer Center. Our music therapist visits patients in the infusion room and hospital and plays various types of therapeutic music. Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Whittingham Cancer Center Conference Room. The focus of this group is education for the newly diagnosed person Breast Cancer Survivor's Group meets from September to May on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Whittingham Cancer Center. This special support group follows the completion of the initial breast cancer treatment. The Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital also conducts screenings and educational programs to promote early detection of various cancers. For more information on any of these programs or support groups offered as a community service to patients and their families, call the Whittingham Cancer Center at (203) 852-2148. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Samuel Felder, M.D. FACC, and Susan Mani, M.D. expand care for patients in New Milford - Sep 19, 2008 - 4:38 PM Breast Issues at Menopause is the October topic in the menopause education series - Sep 16, 2008 - 2:40 PM Danbury Hospital elects Joseph D. Skrzypczak to the Board of Directors - Sep 15, 2008 - 10:56 AM Mobile Mammography Program offers eight screening dates throughout October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Sep 12, 2008 - 12:16 PM New practice offers anti-aging prescription—Health First opens its doors in Fairfield - Sep 9, 2008 - 2:11 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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