For Cancer Survivors
What is survivorship? 
From the moment of your cancer diagnosis, you are a cancer survivor. At the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, we support cancer survivors in a variety of ways including physically and emotionally. We focus on the health and well-being of cancer patients beyond diagnosis and treatment with everything from virtual support groups to cancer transition classes to general education on exercise, nutrition and other things to help you through you cancer treatment and beyond.
We hope you find the resources on this web page informative. If you have any questions about survivorship, please call us at 912-819-5167.
Cancer Support Groups
Cancer Support Group
Meets: Second Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon
Where: LCRP Conference Room (second floor)
Who: Cancer survivors (A cancer survivor is anyone from day of diagnosis to any point in their cancer journey, including after treatment is complete.)
Details: Join us monthly to simply share your experience and tips with each other. There will be rotating guest speakers as well to address questions and concerns. Masks will be required.
Questions: Registration is not required. If you have any questions, please call Sarah Copeland at 912-819-5167.
Cancer Transitions
It is common to feel many emotions once treatment ends. The post-treatment phase of survivorship requires many things- physical activity, nutrition, a healthy emotional life, and management of any health concerns that may arise.
Please join us on Friday, September 20, 2024 for Cancer Transitions from 10am- 3pm.
Schedule of topics include:
10 am- 11am- Get Back to Wellness
11am- 12pm -Staying active presentation including a workout with Brandy Ramey
12pm- 1pm- Eating well and lunch accompanied by a cooking demostration
1pm- 2pm- Emotional Health
2pm- 3pm- Managing Your Medical Story Beyond Cancer
This program is free and includes lunch. To RSVP please call Sarah Copeland at (912) 819-5167 or email copelandsa@sjchs.org.
Resources for survivors
Video Library
- Recipe: Watermelon Mint Popsicle
- Recipe: Golden Milk Popsicle
- Recipe: Tropical Smoothie
- CT Simulation at the LCRP
- TrueBeam radiation treatment at the LCRP
- CyberKnife® radiation treatment at the LCRP
View all cancer-related videos >
Latest Living Smart Blogs
- Cancer care close to home in Wayne County and surrounding communities
- What to expect if you need a feeding tube during cancer treatment.
- Putting the R in LCRP
- Should I see an oncology genetic counselor?
- Ten tips for eating through cancer treatment
- Six frequently asked questions about colonoscopies
Read all cancer-related blogs >
Latest Smart Living Articles
- Right on Target: Advancements in medical oncology are leading to a new level of individualized treatment
- Weighing the risks for colon cancer
- Within Our Reach: Robotic technology enables physicians to get to small or hard-to-reach tumors in the lungs
- 3D on 4 Wheels: St. Joseph's/Candler's Telfair Pavilion has rolled out the latest and greatest in mobile mammography
- A Swelling Problem: A specialized program can help patients manage lymphedema
Read all Smart Living articles >
Other Resources
Who knows survivorship the best? Our survivors.
Read their stories here:
- Dennis Baxter, colorectal cancer survivor
- Annie Burke, lung cancer survivor
- Kevin Crawford, head & neck cancer survivor
- Dan Drake, prostate cancer survivor
- Elaine Fox, esophageal cancer survivor
- Rick Kohl, melanoma cancer survivor
- Gloria Phillips, lung cancer survivor
- Janice Rowe, breast cancer survivor
- Linda Taylor, gynecological cancer survivor
- Irene Wood, lung cancer survivor
