Compassionate cancer care that lasts a lifetime

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• Wig fitting: Please call the Survivorship Center to schedule an appointment at 847-723-5690.

Adolescents and young adults ages 15-39 who are living with a cancer diagnosis experience unique challenges related to work, school, health insurance, relationships, sexuality and fertility. The Cancer Survivorship Center understands the emotional distress these challenges may cause.

Our AYA programs and services address these concerns and support the needs of adolescents and young adults with cancer.

Learn more about our AYA Cancer Program at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

We offer virtual, in-person and hybrid classes.

Monday

• Yoga for the nervous system: 10 a.m.-11 a.m. (in person)
• Massage therapy: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (by appointment only)
• Cardio strength training: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (in person)
• Stress relief yoga: 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (hybrid)

Tuesday

• Chair yoga: 9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (hybrid)
• Chair yoga: 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (in person)
• Music therapy: 1 p.m.-2 p.m. (in person)

Wednesday

• Art therapy: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (in person)
• Massage therapy: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (by appointment only)
• Gentle yoga: 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (hybrid)
• Book therapy time: 7 p.m.-8 p.m. (virtual)

Thursday

• Reflexology: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (by appointment only)
• Water aerobics: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (in-person at the LGH Fitness Center)
• Qigong: 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (virtual)

Friday

• Strength & conditioning: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. (virtual)
• Reflexology: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (by appointment only)
• View our class and program calendar. Questions? Call the Cancer Survivorship Center at 847-723-5690.

Cancer treatment can present its own physical and mental challenges. At the Cancer Survivorship Center, you have access to a range of integrative medicine therapies designed to help manage your fatigue, stress, pain, nausea and support your well-being. These therapies can create an empowering, personalized experience that can enhance your body’s ability to heal, build resilience and manage treatment side effects. We aim to not only provide support but bring balance to your life.

Integrative medicine classes:

• Art therapy (in person)
• Massage therapy (in person) Mondays & Wednesdays
• Music therapy (in person)
• Reflexology: Call the Cancer Survivorship Center to schedule your 50-minute appointment at 847-723-5690.

Our Registered Dietitian Rebecca Waller helps patients learn how to eat healthier.

The goals of nutrition therapy for cancer patients:

• Control side effects
• Lower risk of infections
• Keep up strength and energy
• Improve or maintain quality of life

View our upcoming classes:

• Cooking classes (watch an example class)
  
• Nutrition classes: For more information call 847-723-5691.

Contact Rebecca Waller at 847-723-5691 or rebecca.waller@aah.org to schedule an appointment or to join our cooking classes.

• Caregiver support resources:

• City of Chicago Caregiver Respite Info 2022 [PDF]
• City of Chicago Counseling and Caregiver Group Flyer [PDF]
• ACS Caregiver Resource Guide [PDF]
• Questions to Ask Caregiving Agencies When Hiring [PDF]
• 10 Tips for Care Caregivers for people with Cancer
• Care for the Caregiver: Relaxation Exercise
• Caring for Caregiver: Self-Care Tips to Prevent Burnout
• Counseling services: Through a partnership with the Cancer Wellness Center, the Cancer Survivorship Center offers counseling services to people experiencing emotional distress because of a cancer diagnosis. Those diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones are eligible to receive services at no charge. Counseling services are available for individuals, couples, families, children and teens. Parent consultations are also available with a Child Life Specialist. To get connected with services, call Alana Lebovitz, Cancer Wellness Center Intake Coordinator, at 224-406-8359. 
• Social work services: A licensed clinical social worker is available to address the needs of cancer patients and their support persons.

A licensed clinical social worker can provide information on:

• Community resources
• Support groups 
• Insurance/Medicare/Medicaid
• Housing options
• Caregivers, home health care services
• Transportation
• Financial assistance 
• Behavioral health resources
• Children and family resources
• Disability resources
• Legal help
• Addiction treatment 

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 847-723-5693.

• Lung cancer support: Call the Survivorship Center at 847-723-5690.
• General cancer support
• Grief support: Call Shane Villanueva at 630-518-6383.

• Cancer Wellness Center, Northbrook, IL

To donate, please visit our Advocate Health Care Charitable Foundation donation page and select our Cancer Survivorship Program.