Williamson County Health Department & UT Extension Offering Free Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Workshops
Franklin, Tenn. – Cancer can strike fear, confusion, and helplessness in individuals diagnosed with the disease and their caregivers. Cancer patients/survivors must deal not only with their disease, but also with the impact this has on their lives and emotions. A self-management approach to cancer education gives cancer patients/survivors the knowledge, tools and confidence to take day-by-day control of their health and treatment decisions.
On April 18, 2017, the Williamson County Health Department and University of Tennessee Extension will be offering a free Cancer: Thriving and Surviving workshop. The six-week program is designed for people with cancer and caregivers to learn basic skills necessary to self-manage their disease and work effectively with their health care professionals. The Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Program is conducted by two leaders certified by Stanford University Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Trainers. Classes will be held every Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Williamson County Public Library, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN.
For more information, or to sign up for the program, please contact Patsy Watkins, FCS Extension Agent at 615-790-5721.
