Fighting Chance 2010 Workshops

Our programs are tailored to ofer cancer survivors and families current information, support and problem solving strategies in a safe environment.

For questions about any of our programs or to register please call us at 631-725-4646 or email us at info@fightingchance.org.

Our 2011 programs will be posted shortly.

Put It In Pictures

Wednesdays, November 17 and December 1, 1:30-2:30PM
Join professional photographer Charlie Grubb for an opportunity to explore and enhance your digital photography skills. Learn tricks and tips of the trade. Beginners and experienced photographers welcome. Patients and caregivers bring digital camera to first session.

Location: Fighting Chance, 34 Bay Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

Fitness Strength for Coping and Empowerment

An experiential workshop for people treated for cancer and their loved ones.
Saturday, November 20, 2010, 10:30AM-12:00
Sometimes the challenge of becoming more physically active seems like a daunting task when you are feeling fatigued or are in discomfort. The latest research, however, indicates the importance of keeping fit to feel better physically and emotionally. Join us for gentle exercises and strength & flexibility training you can easily do at home.

Facilatator: Mark Gugliotti, Cancer Survivor and Physical Therapist, St. Charles Rehabilitation Center
Location: Riverhead Library, 330 Court Street, Riverhead, NY 11901

News on Nutrition: Current Information for Cancer Survivors

Join us for state of the art information and exploration of controversies and concerns.
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 11am – 1pm

Presented by: Donald Garrity, RD, Dietician/Nutritionist, The Integrative Medicine Center Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Location: Southampton Hospital, Parrish Meeting Hall, Lewis Street and Herrick Street, Southampton, NY 11968

Coping With the Effects of Cancer Treatments

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 10:30AM - 12:30PM
Cancer survivorship may be marked by side or after effects of powerful medical treatments. Our speaker will discuss such topics as fatigue, chemobrain, flushing, neuropathy, lymphedema, sexual changes, etc.

Speaker: Steve Passik, Ph.D., Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Location: Southampton Hospital Parish Hall, Louis Street & Herrick Road, Southampton, NY 11968

Understanding & Managing Your Legal Issues and Needs

A Workshop for people treated for cancer and their families.
Saturday, January 16, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

The following topics will be discussed: Health Insurance, Entitlements, COBRA, Health Care Proxies, Power of Attorney, Wills, Permanency Planning, ADA, FMLA, etc.

Q and A session to address your specific questions following.
Interpretes de Ingles/Espanol estaran disponibles en el programa

Speaker: Denise Snow, Esq., Nassau/Suffolk Law Services, The PLAN Project of Nassau/Suffolk Law Services is funded by the New York State Department of Health Cancer Services Program to assist you with your concerns.
Location: Riverhead Library, 330 Court Street, Riverhead, NY 11901