Empowering Patients with Cancer


Empowering Patients with Cancer



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Empowering Patients with Cancer

S.T.E.P. Program
(Support, Training, Emotional Support and Physical Activity)

The AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute is offering this 4 week program to people receiving cancer treatment or who have completed treatment.

All sessions are one hour and are located at

AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute

2500 English Creek Avenue, Bldg 400, EHT, NJ 08234

Stella (Woodlands) Conference Room – 1st floor

Registration is required for all sessions, you may attend one or all 4 sessions.
Family members and caregivers are encouraged to attend.
Please contact Michele E. Gaguski RN, Clinical Director, Medical Oncology at 609-677-7732 or email at
Michele.gaguski@atlanticare.org by October 1, 2016 to register for a session
October 4th at 12 p.m.

Tips and Tools for Managing Symptoms (During and Post Cancer Treatment)

Participants will learn how to effectively manage side effects from treatment

Speakers: Allison Gibase RN, OCN and Jacinth Brown RN, OCN

A light lunch will be served during this program.


October 11th at 12 p.m.

Stopping the Stress with Sam: Addressing Emotional Side Effects

Participants will learn about the emotional side effects of treatment and ways to cope

Speaker: Samantha Hill MSW, LCSW

A light tea service will be served during this program.


October 18th at 12 p.m.

Shake it Up with Hannah: A Tasty and Creative Plant Based Diet

Participants will review the benefits of eating a plant based diet and engage in making smoothies

Speaker: Hannah Rizzo, RD

Smoothie samples will be available during the program.


October 25th at 5 p.m.

Fitness Training for Patients During or After Chemotherapy

Alison Strittmatter, ACSM, Fitness Specialist



Participants will engage in a fitness session designed for patients with cancer. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothes.
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