The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura has partnered with the United Cancer Advocacy Action Network to launch a new support group for young adult cancer survivors on the first and third Monday of each month from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The group is open to men and women ages 18 to 39 and meets at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. The next group meeting is June 20. The group is free but registration is required. To register or learn more please call (805) 379-4777.
Each year in the United States, an estimated 70,000 young adults are diagnosed with cancer, and about 1 million young adult survivors are already grappling with issues related to the aftermath of the disease and its treatment. Research has found that young adult cancer survivors often lack access to professionally led services geared toward the specific emotional issues they face. Psychological support is an essential element of healing and recovery from cancer.
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura (TWCVV), a leader in providing support groups to people affected by cancer, partnered with the United Cancer Advocacy Action Network (UCAAN) to extend their quality programs to young adults. UCAAN was founded by Rachel Shur, a leukemia survivor diagnosed and treated in her early thirties. Studies show that patients receiving psychosocial support experience less pain, stress and depression, are more likely to comply with medical treatment, experience fewer recurrences, and, in many cases, are able to enjoy a better quality of life and live longer.
“This group will cover the unique needs of young adult cancer survivors, including dating, taking care of a young family, career concerns, and finding alternative ways to cope with treatment side effects,” says group facilitator Gina Cole, MS, MFT. Cole is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified trained facilitator with a private practice in Ventura.
About The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2011, The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is an independently governed and funded affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, serving more than 3,000 community members affected by cancer each year with programs in the San Fernando Valley and throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Programs are offered in English and Spanish. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please visit www.TwcVv.org or call 805-379-4777. Text COMMUNITY to 90999 to donate $10 to cancer support programs. Standard text messaging rates apply. For full terms visit mgive.com/a.
Founded in 1982, the Cancer Support Community, formerly named The Wellness Community, is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. In July 2009, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club joined forces to become the Cancer Support Community, one of the largest providers of cancer support worldwide. The combined organization is comprised of nearly 50 local affiliates, 12 affiliates in development and more than 100 satellite locations. By offering professionally led support groups, educational workshops, nutrition and exercise programs, and stress-reduction classes, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club continue to provide support, education and hope to all people affected by cancer.
About the United Cancer Advocacy Action Network
United Cancer Advocacy Action Network is a non-profit organization that aids survivors of cancer to become fully self-supporting through education, employment & emotional growth. By providing the tools needed to live life to their fullest potential, improve quality of life, help to gain full-time employment with benefits and/or aiding them to start a business so they will not be dependent on Social Security for long term. Together we can and UCAAN Make a Difference!
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