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Our services are free of charge, but to those affected by
cancer, they are priceless. Please consider a donation.
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OUR MISSION
We are dedicated to helping those affected by cancer enhance their health
and well-being through participation in professional programs of emotional
support, education, and hope.
Our programs and services are always free of charge, to ensure that we do
not increase the financial burden of those already coping with life-threatening
issues. We serve all cancer patients - any diagnosis, any stage - and their
families and caregivers. Our comfortable setting helps people find a sense
of community among others with whom they can share, learn and improve
their quality of life.
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The Cancer Transitions Program
Moving Beyond Treatment
This program addresses many of the physical, emotional and practical
issues that you and your loved ones may face following treatment. It is
focused on helping men and women move forward into their lives as
survivors.
The program meets weekly for 6 weeks. Then there is a follow-up celebration
one month later. Each session meets of 21/2 hours.
• Session 1: Take Control of Your Survivorship
• Session 2: Exercising for Wellness
• Session 3: Emotional Health and Well-Being
• Session 4: Nutrition beyond Cancer
• Session 5: Medical Management beyond Cancer
• Session 6: Creating a Survivorship Plan
Location: Mount Carmel. St. Ann's in Jan's Place Cancer Support Center
Day and Time: Mondays, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Dates: April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and May 3rd and 10th
Celebration: June 6th
Registration is required. Please call The Wellness Community at
614.791.9510 or email cathy@wellnesscolumbus.org.
The Cancer Transitions Program was created as a partnership effort between
The Wellness Community and the Lance Armstrong Foundation. This series
is being offered as a collaboration between The Wellness Community and
Mount Carmel Survivorship Services.
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Breakaway from Cancer is a complementary component to the
Amgen Tour of California to raise awareness and funds to support
valuable services and programs, provided to people living with
cancer. The initiative supports The Wellness Community, the
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, the Patient Advocate
Foundation, and Prevent Cancer Foundation.
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Looking to Volunteer? Look No Further!
TWC needs your assistance.
We are always looking for clerical assistance Mondays - Fridays between 9am
and 5pm and for help with evening programs. If you can spare a couple of hours
a week, we would certainly appreciate whatever time you have to give.
If you are interested in any of our volunteer opportunities, please contact Cathy at
614-791-9510 or cathy@wellnesscolumbus.org.
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New Programs
Welcome to Wellness at Jan's Place
Tuesdays at 10:00am and by appointment
We now offer welcome orientations at 495 Cooper Road. Suite 130,
Westerville, OH 43081 (in the medical office building behind Mount
Carmel St. Ann's Hospital), for those who find this location more
convenient.
To schedule your visit, call Shirley Torrance at 614-791-9510.
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Shape and Tone
Tuesdays, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Get in shape and feel stronger than ever! This is an aerobic class
that utilizes resistance training with bands or weights, yoga stretching
and core work to strengthen and, of course, Shape and Tone.
Instructor Patti Petrella will help you find the target heart rate best for
you. For beginners or those looking to maintain or advance fitness
level.
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NEW!! Research Corner
Week of Feb 15
• Yale University and University of Chicago (from 2009 Proceedings of the
National Academy of Sciences) study shows Isolation may Increase Cancer
Risk and Severity. This study reveals that rats kept in isolation are three times
more likely to develop breast cancer, and that their tumors tended to be more
aggressive than those of rats in tight social groups. The findings reported
highlight the need to address psycho-social elements in cancer patients’ care,
and past studies have shown that higher stress levels may weaken the immune
system making illness worse.
• Indiana University Simon Cancer Center, Case Western, University of Texas -
New Understanding of How to Prevent Destruction of a Tumor Suppressor: May
Lead to New Treatments for Late-Stage Cancers. New research shows how a
protein present in late stage cancer patients works to hinder the body’s ability to
fight cancer. The protein “turns off” the body’s natural tumor suppressors,
making it easier for cancer cells to spread. This new understanding may lead to
the creation of treatments for late stage-cancers that are currently considered
untreatable.
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WISH LIST
We always have a need for the
following items. We sincerely
appreciate your donations.
- New(er) computers
- Printers
- Copy Machine
- Flat Screen Monitor
- Floor Lamps
- Table Lamps
- Copier Paper
- Miscellaneous Office Supplies
- Bottled Water
- Healthy Snacks
- Kitchen Tools (knives, spatulas,
etc.)
- Small Kitchen Appliances (toaster
ovens, electric can opener,
countertop grill)
- Books/DVDs that are Health
Related or Cancer Specific
- Children's Books
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Please Keep In Mind:
Medical treatment for your cancer is first and foremost. The Wellness Community’s emotional support and educational programs can be an integral part of your cancer care.
Just as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other treatments address the physical aspects of cancer, participating at The Wellness Community can help you and your
loved ones address the psychological and emotional concerns of not only surviving cancer, but living well after cancer.
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The Wellness Community Greater Columbus
10330 Sawmill Parkway, Suite 600
Powell, Ohio 43065
614-791-9510
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