Mind/Body Medicine Programs

Beyond Treatment

We believe mind/body therapies can improve the quality of life for some cancer patients and their families. They are not a substitute for proven cancer treatments. We are pleased to offer convenient, confidential and thoughtfully selected mind/body medicine programs. If you are in the midst of active treatment or in follow up, you are welcome to participate. There is much more to recovering from cancer than simply completing treatment. Much of the challenge occurs after surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are long over.

Grief Recovery Program

One of the least acknowledged and least addressed concerns in our society is GRIEF: The normal and natural reaction to loss. Whether your loss is from death of a loved one, divorce or end of a relationship, loss of career, or loss of health, this program will guide those who wish to resolve their loss issues and move beyond their grief to a richer quality of life. This program is facilitated by Cammie Byrd, LICSW and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. This 12-week program is offered to Lowell General Hospital Cancer Center patients/families in the spring and fall. Space is limited and registration is required. For questions or to register please call Cammie Byrd, LICSW at 978-937-6129

Healing Through Art – Art Therapy

This program offers cancer patients and caregivers a creative way to work though their cancer journey. Join others for painting class with Sheri and Gillian professional artists, teachers, and cancer survivors. For questions or to register please call Meg Lemire-Berthel, MSW at 978-937-6142.

Programs just for Lowell General Cancer Center Patients

In addition to the support groups listed above that are open to anyone facing cancer, we offer special programs that are reserved for only those who are receiving care here at The Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital.

Exercise to Wellness

Lady on treadmill This program is for cancer patients who have completed their cancer treatment and wish to begin the healing process through exercise. We offer this program though our partnership with the Cleveland Health & Fitness Center of Dracut. The program is tailored to your needs. For questions or to register please call MegLemire-Berthel, MSW at 978-937-6142.

Reiki Clinic

This program is offered to any Cancer Center patient in treatment. Reiki is a hands-on system of energy healing long used in a wide variety of medical settings to increase immune response, decrease pain, and induce deep relaxation. We offer this service through our partnership with Body Destinations in Tyngsboro. For questions or to register please call Meg Lemire-Berthel, MSW at 978-937-6142.

Therapeutic Cancer Massage

This program is offered to any Cancer Center patient in treatment. Massage is healing touch that applies pressure on the muscles of the body. Benefits of massage include an enhanced feeling of well-being, less muscle tension, improved blood and lymph circulation, lower blood pressure, increased range of motion, less anxiety relief from depression, and less trouble sleeping. We offer therapeutic cancer massage through our partnership with Body Destinations. For questions or to register please call Meg Lemire-Berthel, MSW at 978-937-6142.