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 six week programme, held every Friday afternoon at the Breast Care Unit from 1pm – 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 our Macmillan Counsellor, Michelle Quick Reg MBACP, and one of our Breast Care Nurses, Mary Costelloe.

Topics covered are feelings and emotions, moving froward, 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/hopes and expectations for the group
Issues arising at the end of treatment

Session 2:

Feedback / review

Looking after your physical health:

Fatigue and sleep
Nutrition and healthy eating

Session 3:

Feedback / review

Looking after your psychological health:

Understanding our emotions
Stress and relaxation
Skills for managing emotions

Session 4:

Feedback / review

Cognitive Impairment after cancer
Exercise and activity

Session 5:

Feedback / review

Breast awareness
Lymphoedema awareness

Relationships:

Communication
Body image and sexuality

Session 6:

Feedback / review

Moving on:

Positive outcomes after cancer / steps to wellbeing
Course review / managing setbacks
Community links
Evaluation