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Circle of Care is now offering specialized support services for men with prostate cancer. Services include:

• Support group for men with prostate cancer.
• Patient navigation services for men with prostate cancer.
• Individual and family counseling for persons impacted by prostate cancer.

Additionally, Circle of Care is now offering specialized support services for individuals with colorectal cancer. Services include:

• Support group for individuals with colorectal cancer.
• Patient navigation services for individuals with colorectal cancer.
• Individual and family counseling for persons impacted by colorectal cancer.

*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)

October Sessions:

• October 07 - Dr. Peter Brett, MD, Medical Oncologist (Commonwealth Health Care Corp., Northern Marianas Oncology Center)
• October 14 - Ferjon Abay, Jane Kang, Genny Leon Guerrero, Renee Veksler (Short Film – The Girl Behind the Law: Natasha Protection Act)
• October 21 - Rachel Ramirez, Program Coordinator (DPHSS – Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program) Anna Liza Ganeb (Survivor Spotlight)
• October 28 - Roland Quitugua (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.

October Sessions:

Saturday, October 04 (9:30 am-1:00 pm)

• Support Group - Dr. Iain Twaddle, Marie Benito, and Maree Saloma + Creative Writing Workshop: Healing through Writing (Camille Maestrecampo and Roberto Fracassini)
• Restorative Yoga - Linda Frank, Yoga for Cancer Certified Instructor
• Art for Healing - Dr. Arlene Diaz, PhD in Education and Art Therapy

Saturday, October 18 (9:30 am-1:00 pm)

• Support Group - Dr. Iain Twaddle, Marie Benito, and Maree Saloma + Special Guest: Patrick Palomo, Jazz Pianist and Cancer Survivor
• Restorative Yoga - Linda Frank, Yoga for Cancer Certified Instructor
• Oncology Nutrition - Rosae Calvo Shandor, PhD in Nutrition

Water-Aerobics at the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa – Saturday, October 11 (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.

Specialized Support Services

• Support group for Men with Prostate Cancer – Saturday, October 11 (1:00-2:30 pm)
  Facilitators: Clinical Psychologist Dr. Iain Twaddle and Radiation Oncologist Dr. Ari Katerelos Circle of Care’s prostate cancer support group provides an opportunity for men with prostate cancer to get support from others with a similar diagnosis. Prostate cancer patients, survivors, and members of their support team are invited to join. For further information, please contact Dr. Iain Twaddle by email ([email protected]).
• Support group for Individuals with Colorectal Cancer – Saturday, October 25 (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
  Facilitators: Clinical Psychologist Dr. Iain Twaddle and Associate Facilitator Camille Maestrecampo Circle of Care’s colorectal cancer support group provides an opportunity for individuals with colorectal cancer to get support from others with a similar diagnosis. Colorectal cancer patients, survivors, and members of their support team are invited to join. For further information, please contact Dr. Iain Twaddle by email ([email protected]).
• Support group for Women with Gynecological Cancer – Thursday, October 30 (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]).

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 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. 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 October 01, 08, 15, 22, 29.

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.