Workshops, Classes, and Patient Support

Below is a list of fun and informative workshops, classes, and support resources to help you along your journey!

To add an event, class, or workshop, please contact us at grants@komencentralga.org with the details and we will update our listings.

Classes/Programs

Chemo Class
Learn about chemotherapy and how to take care of yourself during your cancer treatment.
Two classes offered monthly on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
FREE to all, regardless of where you receive your chemo.
Call (478)633-8537 to make reservations.
Medical Center of Central Georgia
Lanier Building
1062 Forsyth Street
Macon, GA

Look Good, Feel Better
Hands-on workshop dedicated to helping female cancer patients cope with and combat the appearance-related side effects of chemo and radiation. Learn skincare and makeup applications, as well as demonstrations on hair/wig techniques. Meets at two different locations. FREE to all.

Medical Center of Central Georgia
Lanier Building
1062 Forsyth Street, Macon, GA
5:30pm - Call (478) 633-8537 to register.
Session Dates:
August 11
September 8
October 13
November 10
December 8

Coliseum Hospital
330 Hospital Drive, Macon, GA
Bldg. C, Suite 240
6:00pm - Call (478) 765-4805 to register.
Session Dates:
August 22
September 26
October 24
November 28
December 26

Cancer Well-Fit
This oncology recovery program is a 12-week program that meets three times weekly. It combines exercise, education and support to help cancer patients return to their fullest potential. For more information, please call Sandra Stone at the Wellness Center, 3797 Northside Drive at (478) 757-7847. This program is a current Affiliate grantee!

Patient Support

Cancer Clinical Trials
Currently, there are hundreds of ongoing clinical trials in the United States.
Although clinical trials are an important component of cancer care and are crucial for improving cancer treatment, fewer than 5% of cancer patients currently participate in clinical trials because they are uninterested or unaware that they exist, have difficulty finding an appropriate clinical trial that may be of benefit to them, or are ineligible to participate in a clinical trial because of prior treatment interventions. To learn more about clinical trials, you can call the Medical Center of Central Georgia's Cancer Life Center at (478) 633-1738 or go to www.mccgclinicaltrials.org. Also remember that the Komen Helpline is a great resource - 1.877.GO.KOMEN

Lymphedema Therapy
Women who have had many lymph nodes removed or have had radiation therapy may develop lymphedema. If your physician diagnoses you with lymphedema, you may want to consider asking them about being referred to a lymphedema specialist.

Medical Center of Central Georgia - lymphedema specialist, (478) 201-6748

Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition consults may include a review of current dietary intake; medical nutrition therapy before, during, and/or after treatment; nutrition education; symptom managment; as well as nutrition support education and management as needed. If interested, you may want to contact a local Dietitian.

Medical Center of Central Georgia - Courtney Mosser, Dietitian, (478) 633-1966.