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A course for people living in North Sheffield who have had a diagnosis of cancer.

The Positive About Life programme has been designed by Weston Park Cancer Information and Support Centre, where it has been running for several years. It is now being piloted in the community.

Positive About Life is a course running once a week in the morning for 11 weeks. It covers many different issues which may be worrying people. The group setting will be informal and there will be plenty of time to ask questions. The sessions are suitable for both men and women. Participants will be asked to make a contribution of £2.50 per week to help cover the cost of the course.

One of the following topics will be covered each week:-

• How to deal with stress and anxiety
• Coping Strategies
• How to talk to friends and relatives
• How to encourage sleep / relaxation
• Coping with fatigue
• General Exercise
• Healthy eating with advice from dieticians
• Communication with health professionals
• Complementary Therapies
• Living your life to the full / Holidays
• Open discussion / Have your say

For more information contact David Lipka on 0114 2496511.

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