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Island Cancer Center’s radiation oncologist Dr. Marco Naguib, MD will join the Circle of Care’s Saturday morning cancer support group for a “Questions and Conversations Corner” on Saturday, May 3, from 9:30-11:00 am. This will be a valuable opportunity for cancer patients, cancer survivors, and family members to talk informally with a radiation oncologist about cancer and cancer treatment.

Circle of Care Services Include:

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 pm-8:00 pm on Zoom. The group is facilitated by community educator Marie Benito, clinical psychology associate Dr. Camarin Meno, and licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Iain Twaddle. In the first half of each group session, guest speakers 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).

May Sessions:

• May 06 - Guest Speaker: Karen Song, Registered Pharmacist (SuperDrug Pharmacy)
• May 13 - Guest Speaker: Dr. Luan Nguyen, MD (American Medical Center)
• May 20 - Guest Speaker: Dr. Erika Alford, MD (American Medical Center)
• May 27 - Guest Speaker: Dr. Vanessa Miller, MD, OB-GYN (Seventh-Day Adventist Clinic)

*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.

May Sessions:

May 03 (9:30 am-1:00 pm)

• Support Group - Dr. Iain Twaddle and Marie Benito
  + Special Guest: Dr. Marco Naguib, MD, Radiation Oncologist (Island Cancer Center) “Questions and Conversations Corner”
• Restorative Yoga - Linda Frank, Yoga for Cancer Certified Instructor
• Art for Healing - Dr. Arlene Diaz, PhD in Education and Art Therapy

May 17 (9:30 am-1:00 pm)

• Support Group - Dr. Iain Twaddle and Marie Benito
  + Special Guest: Daphne Lujan, Family Caregiver “Caregiver Chronicles”
• Restorative Yoga - Linda Frank, Yoga for Cancer Certified Instructor
• Oncology Nutrition - Shimi Inciong, Clinical Dietitian

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

May 10 (10:00 am-12:00 pm)

• Water-aerobics class – Jay, Instructor

*Individual and Family Psycho-Oncology Counseling
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 or assistant facilitators for individualized support as they go through their cancer journey. To schedule psycho-oncology counseling or patient navigation services, please contact Dr. Twaddle by email ([email protected])

Specialized Support Services for Children and Adolescents
Circle of Care also offers specialized support services for children and adolescents. These services include individual and family counseling to help children and adolescents cope with a family member’s struggle with cancer, as well as individual and family counseling for children and adolescents with cancer.

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 May 7, 14, 21, and 28.

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)
Officially incorporated in 2006, PMCF 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 on Guam and address significant gaps in the areas of health, education, social services, and the environment.