Education and Support Programs

Our free programs are open to all.

Look Good...Feel Better

Monday, September 13, 2-4 p.m.

Look your best throughout chemotherapy or radiation treatment. First time participants will receive a free make-up kit!

Trained cosmetologists will assist you with:

• Caring for your skin
• Makeup techniques
• Hair styling with wigs and accessories

Please call 781-624-4793 for more information.

Prostate Health: Important Facts and New Information

Tuesday, September 14, 6 –7 p.m.
1st Floor Conference Room

South Shore Hospital urologists Jeffrey Bennett, MD; Sergio Fefer, MD; and
John Feldman, MD discuss prostate health.  Please call 781-624-2312 for
more information.

Hope with Style Fall Fashion Event

Thursday, September 23, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Granite Links, Quincy

Please Join us for Fall Fashion Event  proceeds to benefit Cancer Care at South Shore Hospital:

• Master of Ceremonies - Randy Price - WCVB TV, Boston
• Fashions Provided By - Lyn Evans For Potpourri Designs and Miltons The Store For Men
• Hair & Make-Up Provided by - Charles David Salon & Spa
• Jewelry Provided by - Cohasset Jewelers, Inc.
• Lunch will be served

For tickets or more information contact Gail Bork at 781-624-8194 or email her at gail_bork@sshosp.org.

Free Prostate Screening

Tuesday, September 28, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
2nd Floor Multi-specialty Clinic

Please come to our free prostate screening by a South Shore Hospital board-certified Urologist.  Appointments are required.  Please call 781-624-3756 on or after Tuesday, September 7 to schedule an appointment.

Cancer Survivorship
Managing Your Follow-Up Care

Completing cancer treatment is a major milestone. While active treatment is behind you, there may be physical or emotional challenges that you face as a result of your cancer treatment. The survivorship program at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital will soon be available to help you navigate these issues. We can help you develop a care plan that can be used to manage your ongoing care with your primary care and oncology care teams.

This care plan will:

• Summarize the treatments you received during your cancer treatment

• Identify potential late effects, their symptoms, and treatment

• Recommend future cancer screenings and prevention options

• Suggest lifestyle guidelines and genetic counseling if appropriate

• Provide support resources

The survivorship program at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital will be available to patients late summer 2010. In the interim, please visit www.dana-farber.org/livingwellbeyondcancer for a host of resources to help you manage your health after cancer. For more information please call 781-624-3778.

Helping Children Cope with a Loved One's Cancer

Talking to children about a loved one’s cancer isn’t easy. Our two-hour program is free for children ages 4-10 years and their parents where there is a loved one in the family who has cancer. (Note: The program is not for children who have cancer.)

Our program uses the power of children’s imaginations to help them cope with feelings that accompany serious illness and changes within a family. Using a blend of story and art, children will learn how to draw about worries and feelings that they may not be able to talk about. Parents will observe the session from the back of the room. At our program’s conclusion, children will enjoy a snack and play time while parents learn more about using the program book with children at home. All program materials are free. Our program features the award-winning book The Moon Balloon, written and illustrated by Joan Drescher of Hingham.

The program is available to families as requested. For more information, please contact The Cancer Center at 781-624-8919.