Module #2 – The Physical and Emotional State of a Cancer Survivor

Module #2 – The Physical and Emotional State of a Cancer Survivor

Objectives:

  • Understanding Cancer: Learn the basics of cancer: What it is, how cancer develops, how it spreads, how cancers differ and what causes cancer.
  • The Human Body Systems: Develop a basic understanding of the human body systems, with special focus on the Immune System.
  • Cancer Treatments and Common Side Effects: Explore the common treatments of cancer and how they impact the body, both in treating the cancer and the possible side effects.  Often these side effects, not the cancer, are the biggest concern for survivors, both physically and emotionally. Learn how to address these concerns in a yoga practice.

Suggested amount of time to complete: 10 hrs