been diagnosed with cancer, and those in their household, to take a CliftonStrengths assessment to learn more about how their inner drives and how they cope. To promote overall wellness, the support house offers yoga
four days a week, and also an exercise program. Chair yoga is offered 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and beginner yoga is 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. “Stress is a cancer-causing effect on your body,” Melissa
says. “Yoga is an overall wellness activity. Any type of exercise is good for your body — it’s a cancer prevention as well as ben- eficial for those who have had cancer.”
Sharing hope
At a recent Peitz Cancer Support House luncheon, attend- ees included survivors of prostate, breast, lung, colon and rec- tal cancer — men, women and couples, Melissa says. It suddenly hit her. “We’re doing it!” Melissa says, tears springing into her eyes. “It’s a passion of mine. It’s happening. Couples, men and women, facing different cancer diagnoses — they’re all helping each other. You’re still going through can- cer and it affects you a lot of the same ways.” Those who step through the door of the support house are immediately greeted with a smile and kindness. “They may come in a stage of shock and fear, and in tears,
The Peitz Cancer Support House offers all sorts of activities and support for area cancer patients. Here is a pillow made by a member of Threads of Hope. It will be donated to Baxter Regional Medical Center.
and feel alone,” Melissa says. “But they leave with a smile on their face, with a hug, with hope and encouragement.” For more information about the Peitz Cancer Support House, call 508-2273 or visit between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays- Fridays at 624 Hospital Drive.
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