North Platte, Neb. April 14, 2025 – The Great Plains Health Callahan Cancer Center will host “Survivorship 101,” a nine-week program supporting cancer survivors and their caregivers, beginning June 3.
Led by specially trained, professional facilitators in a small group setting, the program offers research-based advice on managing side effects, nutrition strategies, exercise regimens, stress reduction techniques and improving intimate relationships.
Sessions will run weekly from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays through July 29 in Conference Room C at Great Plains Health, 601 W. Leota St., North Platte.
“Survivorship 101 serves as a step towards reopening your world after being focused on treatment for so long,” said Kathy Gunderson, program coordinator. “The program creates a supportive community where participants can connect with others who truly understand their journey.”
A long-term evaluation study with nearly 1,000 participants reported the program helped reduce depression and anxiety while increasing hope, resilience, quality of life and happiness.
The program welcomes patients with recurrent or metastatic disease as their health permits, as well as survivors whose treatment ended months or years ago but who still face challenges. To register, contact Kathy Gunderson at gundersonk@gphealth.org or 308.568.7544.
