Moving On Group

The Moving On Group (MOG) is a peer support group for patients, who have recently finished their breast cancer treatment.

This is a five week programme, held every Friday afternoon at the Breast Care Unit from 1pm to 3:30pm. There is a maximum of 7 patients in each group.

The group is a great way of getting support from other patients who have been through breast cancer. It is run by a clinical psychologist and breast care nurse.

Topics covered are feelings and emotions, moving forward, breast awareness, lymphoedema awareness, mindfulness. We also cover diet and exercise, body image and sexuality, fatigue and sleep.

If you would like to join, please call 01803 655634, leaving your name and hospital number and we will invite you to our next available programme.

Programme

Session 1:

Introduction to the course and ground rules

  • Getting to know each other, and hopes and expectations for the group
  • Issues arising at the end of treatment, and exploring our experiences
  • Fatigue and sleep (Breast Care Nurse led)
Session 2:

Feedback and review

Looking after your physical health:

  • Nutrition and healthy eating (Dietician led)
  • Exercise and activity (Wellbeing team led)
  • Cognitive impairment after cancer
Session 3:

Feedback and review

Looking after your psychological health:

  • Skills for managing emotions
  • Stress and relaxation
Session 4:

Feedback and review

Breast Care Nurse led:

  • Breast awareness
  • Lymphoedema awareness
  • Relationships, body image, and sexuality
Session 5:

Feedback and review

Moving on:

  • Positive outcomes after cancer and steps to wellbeing
  • Course review and managing setbacks
  • Evaluation

Supporting our work

If you would like to support our Breast Care Unit’s charitable fund to help us to enhance the care and support provided to patients, you can do so via our charity website.