Historical June 1984 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
“I Can Cope,” an educational course for cancer patients and their families, begins Tuesday, June 12, at Barnes Hospital. Sponsored by Barnes’ department of social work and the American Cancer Society, the course is moderated by doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians and others who routinely work with and care for cancer patients.
The course focuses on teaching cancer patients how to cope more effectively with their disease. Topics covered in the classes include: learning about the disease; learning to better deal with everyday health problems; learning to express feelings about cancer; understanding how to accept the limitations with which they must live and learning about helpful resources that are available in the community.
The first class will be held Tuesday, June 12, with additional classes continuing for the next eight consecutive weeks. Classes meet from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Health Education and Screening Center, which is located off of the main East/West Pavilion entrance of Barnes Hospital. Barnes Hospital is one block north of the U.S. 40-Kingshighway intersection.
For more information, please call Jennifer Manolis or Kathryn Sweren at 362-5574.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1984.
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