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CIRCLE OF CARE SERVICES

Cancer patients and survivors living in Guam and members of their support team, including family and friends, are invited to participate in the Circle of Care program, which provides cancer support and psycho-oncology services to the Guam community. The Circle of Care program was established by Pay-Less Community Foundation through a grant from the Guam Cancer Trust Fund. All services are provided free of charge.

*Online Cancer Support Group - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
Circle of Care’s weekly online cancer support group is held every Tuesday evening at 6:00-8:00 pm on Zoom. The group is facilitated by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Iain Twaddle, community educator Marie Benito, and clinical psychology associate Dr. Camarin Meno. In the first half of each group session, guest speakers will give presentations on cancer support services available in Guam. Click here for the online support group Zoom link: Circle of Care Zoom Link (Zoom Meeting ID: 893 8497 7616; Passcode: 590035)

December Sessions:

• December 02 - Guest Speaker: Dr. Mike Cruz, MD, General Surgeon, GRMC
• December 09 - Guest Speaker: Rose Grino, RN-Administrator Menchu Atalig, RN-Manager, Arthur Paulino, Social Worker FHP Home Health & Hospice Care
• December 16 - Guest Speaker: Naomi Del Mundo-Parke, Guam Cancer Registry
• December 23 - Guest Speaker: Survivor Reflections for 2025
• December 23 - Guest Speaker: Brandon Alfonso, Survivor Spotlight

In-Person Cancer Support Group & Wellness Services - Saturdays 9:30 am -1:00 pm
Circle of Care’s in-person cancer support group is held every 1st and 3rd Saturday at 9:30 am-1:00 pm at the Pay-Less Corporate Office, HR Training Room (Building B), 116 W Chålan Santo Papa, Hagåtña (across from Calvo’s Insurance). The group is facilitated by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Iain Twaddle and community educator Marie Benito, as well as cancer care specialists from the community. A nutritional light lunch and snacks will be provided.

December Sessions:

Saturday, December 6 (9:30 am-1:00 pm)

• Support Group - Dr. Iain Twaddle, Marie Benito, and Maree Saloma + Survivor Spotlight: Jassette Fujihira
• Restorative Yoga - Linda Frank, Yoga for Cancer Certified Instructor
• Art for Healing - Dr. Arlene Diaz, PhD in Education and Art Therapy

Saturday, December 20 (9:30 am-1:00 pm)

• Support Group - Dr. Iain Twaddle, Marie Benito, and Jeanine Quinto
• Restorative Yoga - Linda Frank, Yoga for Cancer Certified Instructor
• Oncology Nutrition - Rosae Calvo Shandor, RDN, LDN

Specialized Cancer Support Services

• Support group for Women with Gynecological Cancer – Thursday, December 11 (6:00-8:00 pm)
  Facilitators: Clinical Psychology Associate Dr. Camarin Meno and Associate Facilitator Camille Maestrecampo Circle of Care’s gynecological cancer support group provides an opportunity for women with cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, or vulvar cancer to get support from others with a similar diagnosis. Gynecological cancer patients, survivors, and members of their support team are invited to join. For further information, please contact Dr. Camarin Meno by email ([email protected]).

Water Aerobics at the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa – Saturday, November 29 (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
Instructor: Jasmine Brasuel

A special water aerobics class for cancer patients, cancer survivors, and family members will be held at the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa.

Individual and Family Psycho-Oncology Counseling and Patient Navigation
Cancer patients and members of their support team can meet with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Iain Twaddle, clinical psychology associate Dr. Camarin Meno, or one of our associate facilitators for individualized support as they go through their cancer journey. To schedule psycho-oncology counseling or patient navigation services, please contact Dr. Iain Twaddle by email ([email protected]).

Tai Chi & Qi Gong for Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Caregivers
Circle of Care offers Tai Chi and Qi Gong for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers with instructor Tina Cruz every Wednesday morning from 9:00-10:00 am at Synergy Studio II (436 Marine Corps Drive, next to Dial Rent-to-Own in East Hagåtña). Sessions for this month will be held December 03, 10, 17.

REGISTRATION:

To register for the program or for more information, please contact:

• Marie Benito (671-687-5723 / [email protected])
• Dr. Iain Twaddle ([email protected])

Circle of Care is funded by a grant from the Guam Cancer Trust Fund.

About Pay-Less Markets Community Foundation (PMCF)
Pay-Less Markets Community Foundation was officially incorporated in 2006 and focuses on providing opportunities for community organizations to better serve the residents of Guam. The Foundation offers grant funding to eligible local organizations whose aim is to improve the quality of life in Guam and address significant gaps in the areas of health, education, social services, and the environment.