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Cancer support workshop slated

By Staff | Oct 10, 2023

Dr. Bridget Bongaard is Maui Cancer Resources’ medical director.

WAILUKU — Maui Cancer Resources (MCR) is holding a cancer support workshop to educate and support Maui’s cancer patients on the difficult subject of caregiving on Saturday, Oct. 21, at St. Anthony’s Church at 1627 Mill St. in Wailuku.

The workshop is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch, coffee, tea and snacks are included, and the workshop is free to all cancer patients and caregivers (donations are welcome).

MCR Medical Director Dr. Bridget Bongaard said, “Caregiving can have many rewards. For most caregivers, caring for a loved one feels good. And it can make your relationship stronger. But the demands of caregiving also cause emotional and physical stress. It’s common to feel angry, frustrated, worn out or sad. And it’s common to feel alone. As a caregiver, you may be so focused on your loved one that you don’t see how caregiving affects your own health and well-being. Ask for the help you need. Besides asking family and friends, use local resources for caregivers.”

MCR’s empowering workshop will help both caregivers and cancer patients cope with the stress of caregiving to stay on the pathway to health and wellness. A

Sign up www.mauicancerresources.org/daytreats; the deadline to register is Oct. 18.