OCTOBER 15 - Who Am I Now? Finding Your Identity After Cancer

A cancer diagnosis—and the whirlwind of treatment—can turn life upside down, leaving you questioning: Who am I now? Can I return to my old goals? What truly matters to me? These shifts in identity and purpose are common among survivors, yet grieving what’s changed while embracing new possibilities can feel daunting. How do you rebuild when it feels uncertain—or even scary—to dream again? Join us on Thursday October 15th, as we unpack these questions, support one another, and explore small yet meaningful steps to help you regain your sense of self. Let’s Talk About It.

NOVEMBER 19 - The Power of Traditions

The holiday season can be a time marked by family and seasonal traditions. Traditions can be comforting and centering in a way that helps us hold onto a sense of normalcy. But this time can also feel hard when the changes in your health seem more obvious compared to other times. Join us on Thursday November 19th as we talk together about embracing the holiday season with awareness for all the ways you might experience the weeks ahead.  Let’s Talk About It.

DECEMBER 17 - December - What’s On Your Mind?

During this special year end group we want to hear from you! Email Julie the mental health questions you have from along your personal survivorship journey.  Are you seeking strategies for communicating with others? A better understanding of when to talk with a mental health professional? Tips for getting a better night’s rest or taming anxiety? Please submit your comments and questions in advance to Julie at  Julie@julielarsonlcsw.com and join us on Thursday December 17th as we talk together and meet you exactly where you are today.  Let’s Talk About It.

For questions, please contact the program team: program@csciowaillinois.org or 563-326-7504.

This program is made possible by the Iowa Cancer Consortium & the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. We also acknowledge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for its funding support under cooperative agreement NU58DP007103 awarded to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS). The contents of this product are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.