Classes and support groups
Below is information about classes and support groups available at Parkland.
You can also see these on the Event Calendar.
Breast Cancer Survivorship Nutrition and Exercise/Lymphedema Class
This is a one-time class (can be done virtually) available through referral to help discuss nutrition, exercise, lymphedema or swelling, and other topics that patients may need to know after finishing their cancer treatment.
Who: This class is for breast cancer patients who have completed their cancer treatment
Languages available: English and Spanish
When: English is the first Thursday of every month. The Spanish class is the 2nd Thursday of every month.
Time: 11 AM
Where: The facilitators will call through WebEx. If meeting in-person, details will be given when scheduled.
Facilitator: The class is led by the Oncology Dietitian and Physical Therapist.
For more information, please call the Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic at 214-590-5582 or ask your provider.
Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Nutrition and Exercise/Lymphedema Class
This is a one-time class (can be done virtually) available through referral to help discuss nutrition, exercise, lymphedema or swelling, and other topics that patients may need to know after finishing their cancer treatment.
Who: This class is for colorectal cancer patients who have completed their cancer treatment
Languages available: English and Spanish
When: Every other month on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please refer to the Event Calendar
Time: 1 PM. Please refer to the Event Calendar
Where: The facilitators will call through WebEx. If meeting in-person, details will be given when scheduled.
Facilitator: The class is led by the Oncology Dietitian and Physical Therapist.
For more information, please call the Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic at 214-590-5582 or ask your provider.
Body Image Program for Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors
This is program is for breast cancer patients and survivors who want to learn more about body image and cancer. This is a series of 5 topics that include body image and cancer, lymphedema (swelling), hair loss, scarring, and sexual functioning.
Who: This class is for breast cancer patients and survivors
Languages available: English and Spanish
When: Please refer to the Event Calendar
Time: Please refer to the Event Calendar
Where: The facilitators will call through WebEx. If meeting in-person, details will be given when scheduled.
Facilitator: The class is led by our mental health counselor
For more information, please call the Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic at 214-590-5582 or ask your provider.