Classes and Support Groups
Through Avera Cancer Institute's Oncology Support Services, we provide expert medical care and support services that address your unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Support groups are for family members as much as they are for those with cancer. Because loved ones may need help in dealing with disruptions, financial conflicts, difficult role changes and other stresses, Avera Cancer Institute is committed to help family members come to terms with the disease and the changes it brings about.
For further information about these or other offerings at the Avera Cancer Institute please call 605-322-3000 or 1-800-657-4377.
CLIMB® - Children's Lives Include Moments of Bravery
Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery (CLIMB) is a special support program developed by The Children’s Treehouse Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to the emotional support of children who have parents with cancer. This program is unique to the region and only offered at Avera.
When: Call today for enrollment!! 605-322-3034
A Time to Heal for breast cancer
Among survivorship programs is “A Time to Heal,” a 12-week holistic rehabilitation program designed to help men and women regain physical, emotional, intellectual, psychological and spiritual health after undergoing cancer treatment. People who have completed this program say they have greater satisfaction in life and stronger feelings of well-being.
When: Next group will start in Fall of 2012
Where: Prairie Center - 1000 E. 23rd Street, Call 322-3000 for details
Cost: Free
A Time to Heal for all cancers
Among survivorship programs is “A Time to Heal,” a 12-week holistic rehabilitation program designed to help men and women regain physical, emotional, intellectual, psychological and spiritual health after undergoing cancer treatment. People who have completed this program say they have greater satisfaction in life and stronger feelings of well-being.
When: Next group will start in Fall of 2012
Where: Prairie Center - 1000 E. 23rd Street, Call 322-3000 for details
Cost: Free
Take Charge of Your Nutrition
Learn to maximize your nutrition and discover ways to manage side effects of treatments. The Avera Cancer Institute has a dietitian available to assist with your nutrition concerns.
Call: 605-322-7929 to set appointment
Look Good . . . Feel Better
This program offers makeup tips and helps women apply makeup and concealer, making them look and feel beautiful as they deal with the outward side effects of chemotherapy and radiation on hair and skin.
When: 2nd Tuesday 1:00-3:00p.m.; 4th Wednesday 4:00-6:00p.m.
Registration required: Call American Cancer Society Navigator at 605-322-3235
Where: Prairie Center - 1000 E. 23rd Street
Cost: Free
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Men (and women) whose lives and/or lifestyles have been touched by Prostate Cancer are invited to attend.
When: First Tuesday of every month, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Prairie Center - 1000 E. 23rd Street, Call 322-3000
Cost: Free
Massages
Two options are available for massage by Licensed Massage Therapists
1. Wednesdays: Noon-3:00pm massages are available for $65/hour and $45/30 minutes.
2. Thursdays: 9:00am-Noon massages are available for $65/hour and $45/30 minutes.
Appointments available by calling the Care Store at 605-322-8470 or 800-657-4377.
BMT Connections Support Group
Group of individuals, and their caregivers, that have gone through or may be undergoing a transplant. Group runs September through May.
When: 2nd Thursday of every month, 4:00p.m.
Where: Prairie Center - 1000 E. 23rd Street
Cost: Free
Yoga for Healing and Recovery
A therapeutic yoga class for cancer patients and their caregivers. Learn more about Yoga For Healing and Recovery. Call The Dharma Room for dates and times: 605-271-9642.
Where: The Dharma Room
Other Support Group Resources
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs-including counseling and support groups, education, financial assistance and practical help-are provided by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. Learn more »
