Scripps Cancer Center is hosting a series of free classes, webinars, and support groups throughout June to support cancer survivors and their families. National Cancer Survivors Day will be officially observed on June 7, but Scripps is extending support services and programming throughout the month.
Growing Survivor Population
The expansion of cancer survivorship services reflects a significant national trend. The number of cancer survivors in the United States has grown from approximately 9 million people in 2000 to more than 18 million today, and is projected to increase to 26 million by 2040. Scripps is offering education and support addressing physical, emotional, and mental wellness to help survivors navigate life after treatment.
Programming Overview
Offerings include virtual webinars on nutrition for cancer prevention and survivorship (June 2 and June 16), a lymphedema awareness education class at the Dunn Breast Care Center in La Jolla on June 10, and ongoing healthy bones exercise classes and restorative yoga with sound therapy at multiple locations. Support groups are available for various cancer types and situations, including sessions for advanced cancer, cancer survivors, breast cancer, caregivers, gynecologic cancers, and men’s cancer. All support groups meet virtually, with several scheduled for June.
Registration and Access
Advance registration is required for all classes and support groups. More information is available by calling 1-800-SCRIPPS or visiting www.scripps.org/cancersurvivors. Parking at the Dunn Breast Care Center costs $5. Participants are encouraged to bring yoga blankets or light coverings to the restorative yoga sessions.
This article is an AI-assisted summary. All facts and figures are drawn from the original report: https://nynewscast.com/scripps-to-host-free-cancer-survivorship-events-in-june-221776/