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4southswer
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I am leading a discussion group at an adult cancer camp. It is not to be seen as a support group, but more of a discussion group to help those to relate to others who may experiencing similar issues as a survivor. The campers include folks that have been diagnosed anywhere from 20 years ago to just months ago. Does anyone have any suggestions of a good topic to lead the group with?

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Reply # - September 25, 2012, 09:53 AM

certain spring
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I really admire you for doing this, 4southswer.
I rarely discuss my cancer with others (except on here), and have never been to a group, so I can only offer applause. However I have found that the attitudes of others (partners, parents, doctors, friends, colleagues) has been an endless fund of interest (and sometimes exasperation!) I hope others here with more experience can offer some useful suggestions. Very best.

Reply # - September 25, 2012, 11:38 AM

catdander
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Good for you 4southswer. I am uniquely unqualified to give input but hope you hear from others.
and I hope your group camp is a success!

Reply # - September 25, 2012, 05:40 PM

sherrys
Posts: 212

I don't have any suggestions but wanted to say I am in awe of the 20 year survivor. Here's hoping that that's all of us in 20 years!

Reply # - September 25, 2012, 09:28 PM

dbrock
Posts: 162

Operations Director, GRACE

 

Hi 4southswer,
i am always happy to hear of the proactive help on a tough subject. i am not sure i could help at all, but I would be interested to know if your group represents a variety of cancer types?
Thanks and let us know how it goes.
Denise

Operations Director for GRACE. Have worked with cancerGRACE.org since July 2009.  Became involved as a caregiver to my best friend, and quickly came to see that GRACE is filling a need in the area of cancer education. 

Reply # - September 27, 2012, 05:25 AM

follansbee
Posts: 44

I do have a suggestion, although, I wouldn't visualize it as a "topic" but more of an ice breaker. You could pose a question along the lines of "What are some of the comments from your friends, neighbors, health care professionals, etc., that you have found to be the most upsetting and what were the most helpful?" Another topic could be, "How has your diagnosis and treatment affected your relationship with others?" A more positive topic could be "What have you found to be most effective in coping with your disease?"

Please report back and let us know a little of how your camp went. I think it's a great idea!

follansbee

Reply # - September 27, 2012, 05:59 AM

certain spring
Posts: 762

Goodness Follansbee, you make me feel I would like to be there. Those are questions I would definitely like to discuss!

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