Support Groups
Human resilience is an extraordinary gift. Surviving cancer is a testament to your strength, combining medical, emotional, and psychological efforts. Though fear and doubt may veil your inner strength, sharing your story with others facing similar experiences enables you to collectively rise above these obstacles.
The support group meetings organised by Shankara Cancer Hospitals aim at uniting our patients and survivors and creating a safe space for them to share their experiences with those who have faced or are facing similar cancers and heal the scars they have endured. Our dedicated team works closely with participants, encouraging them to express their concerns and providing vital information to aid in their rehabilitation. Support group meetings cover a spectrum of topics like
- Nutritional care
- Post-reconstruction care
- Body image
- Prostheses
- Physiotherapy
- Mindfulness
- Returning to normalcy
By sharing your experience in a safe space, you realise you are ‘not alone’ and that there are ‘many’ who are fighting with you! Peer support becomes a powerful tool for managing the emotional toll of cancer treatment that are often experienced by patients and/or caregivers.
- Learn coping strategies for daily activities
- Renewed hope and empowerment
- Gain practical information and resources
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and distress
- Improve communication with medical teams and loved ones
- Build a community of individuals going through a similar journey
At Shankara Cancer Hospitals, we empower survivors through dedicated support groups, committed to restoring hope and reclaiming lives.
Shankara Cancer Hospitals has 3 dedicated Support Groups for Survivors
Hear it from our patients and survivors who have attended our support group meetings:
The sessions were very informative and interactive. Many post-operative patients attended the meeting and participated in the discussion with open-mindedness and it was very really nice to attend. Many doubts were clarified. Thank you.
Good initiation by the team. People will get a lot of information about the disease. Keep doing it regularly and give awareness to as many people possible.
ಸ್ಟೋಮಬ್ಯಾಗ್ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಅರ್ಚನ ಸಿಸ್ಟರ್ ತುಂಬ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿ ಟ್ರೇನಿಂಗ್ ಕೊಡುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಅವರು ಪೇಷೆಂಟನ್ನು ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಡುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಆ ಬ್ಯಾಗ್ನ ಕುರಿತು ಏನೇ ಸಂಶಯ ಬಂದರು, ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ, ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿ, ಪೇಷೆಂಟ್ನ ನೋಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ನಮಗೆ ಹೇಳಿಕೊಡುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಇಷ್ಟು ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿ ನಮಗೆ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ನೀಡುವ ಶಂಕರ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಯ ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿಗೆ ನನ್ನ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು
Upcoming support group meetings:
| Date & Time | Support Group | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2024 [11:00 am-12:00 pm] | Stoma Support Group Meeting | Catering to the Psychological needs of Stoma patients. |
| 18th July 2024 [11:00 am-12:00 pm] | Music Therapy Support Group | Self Care through Music Therapy |
| 7th August 2024 [11:00 am-12:00 pm] | Chemo Support Group Meeting | Management of Psychological issues during Chemotherapy treatment. |
| 24th August 2024 [11:00 am-12:00 pm] | Breast Support Group Meeting | Providing emotional support to patients under treatment. |
Would you like to attend the upcoming Support Group Meetings?
Register by filling out the form below:
How do I participate in the upcoming support groups?
To participate in the upcoming meetings contact:
Call Dr. Pavithra
The support group meeting is open to all patients and caregivers. The meetings are held periodically and are free for all.
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