Table 1 Overview of the “Living with Cancer” program
Meeting 1 | Meeting 2 | Meeting 3 | Meeting 4 | Meeting 5 | Meeting 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Introduction programme | Sharing experiences; Action plan; Problem solving | Sharing experiences; Action plan | Sharing experiences; Action plan | Sharing experiences; Action plan | Sharing experiences; Action plan |
Introduction participants | Improving communication Listening activity | Problem solving Sharing activity | Decision making Sharing activity | Communication with ourselves Sharing activity | Adapting lifestyle Brainstorm |
Mind body connection Breathing exercise | Dealing with difficult emotions Brainstorm | Living with uncertainty Brainstorm and sharing activity | Planning the future Brainstorm | Dealing with pain Brainstorm | Intimacy/ Sexuality Brainstorm |
Dealing with fatigue and prioritizing Brainstorm | Formulation action plans | Guided imagery Listening activity | Communication with healthcare professionals Brainstorm | Improving communication with family Brainstorm | Reconnecting to people and getting help Brainstorm |
Introduction to action plans | Instructions preparation next meeting | Formulation action plans | Formulation action plans | Formulation action plans | Evaluation |
Instructions preparation next meeting | Instructions preparation next meeting | Instructions preparation next meeting | Instructions preparation next meeting |