book club for gynecologic cancer patients
because there's more to your life than cancer
a FREE VIRTUAL Club for women in treatment for Gynecologic Cancers Brought to you by Cancer Wellness Connections
Books are available for free upon sign up
Thursday, November 17 from 6:30 -- 8:30 pm
This months book is...
Where the Crawdads Sing
Register today to get a free copy of the book!
Meet the Moderator
Ben Coleman
Book Club Moderator
Ben Coleman taught high school English for seven years in Nashville before recently returning to Rochester with his wife and two dogs. His favorite author is Haruki Murakami, his favorite band is Radiohead, and his favorite food is sushi. In his free time, he writes poetry, plays music, creates digital art, and runs an Instagram page where he posts riddles weekly (@riddlesbybenny).
Where the Crawdads Sing, a 2018 American coming-of-age murder mystery novel by American author Delia Owens. The story follows two timelines that slowly intertwine. The first timeline describes the life and adventures of a young girl named Kya as she grows up isolated in the marshes of North Carolina. The second timeline follows an investigation into the apparent murder of Chase Andrews, a local celebrity of Barkley Cove, a fictional coastal town of North Carolina.
Where the Crawdads Sing, a 2018 American coming-of-age murder mystery novel by American author Delia Owens. The story follows two timelines that slowly intertwine. The first timeline describes the life and adventures of a young girl named Kya as she grows up isolated in the marshes of North Carolina. The second timeline follows an investigation into the apparent murder of Chase Andrews, a local celebrity of Barkley Cove, a fictional coastal town of North Carolina.
The Gynecologic Cancers Book Club is a virtual book club for people who have experienced gynecologic cancers. Connect and support fellow cancer patients while enjoying a good discussion about a book. Because there's more to your life than cancer.
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Sexual Wellness
During & After Gynecologic Cancers
a FREE VIRTUAL GROUP PROGRAM for women in treatment through URMC's Gynecologic Oncology Division
funded by:
Changes in sexual experience are extremely common during and after a cancer diagnosis and treatment
This FREE group program is for people at varying stages of gynecologic cancer treatment who would like to work toward improving their sexual experience. Topics include:
- sexual health education specific to cancer survivors
- relaxation training
- cultivating self-compassion
- improving & healing the relationship with the physical body
Group is FREE but spaces are limited.
Session Dates for this 5 week program:
Orientation: Saturday, 9/24, 9am-12pm
Tuesday evenings 9/27, 10/4, 10/11 & 10/18 6pm-7:30pm
To enroll please do one of the following:
- talk to your URMC Gynecologic Oncology Care Team
- call 585-865-3584
- email info@rochestercenterforsexualwellness.com
Sexual Wellness During & After
Gynecologic Cancers
A free virtual group program
Hosted by The Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness
www.rochestercenterforsexualwellness.com
Changes in sexual experience are extremely common during and after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. This group is intended for people at varying stages of gynecologic cancer treatment who would like to work toward improving their sexual experience. The group content will focus on topics such as sexual health education specific to cancer survivors, relaxation training, cultivating self-compassion and improving and healing the relationship with the physical body. The group intervention is modeled after the work of experts in the fields of sex and cancer as well as mindful self-compassion. Participants will be provided with educational materials on options for vaginal health and comfort, dilators, sexual health resources and relaxation techniques.
Led by Dr. Pebble Kranz, MD FECSM, a sexual medicine specialist who focuses on the sexual concerns of cancer survivors, and Jessica Janik, LPMFT, a sex and relationship therapist. The group will be held online. To enroll please call 585-865-3584 or email info@rochestercenterforsexualwellness.com.
Session Dates for this 5 week program:
Orientation: Saturday, 9/24, 9am-12pm
Tuesday evenings 9/27, 10/4, 10/11 & 10/18 6pm-7:30pm
zoom link provided after registration
group is free, but spaces are limited