Return to Wellness is a free program held by Methodist Hospital in Arcadia, California for women who have recently completed treatment for breast cancer. The program is designed to help women recover from the emotional and physical effects of breast cancer treatment together with other women who are also in recovery.

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METHODIST HOSPITAL

They offer cancer screening and support programs to help in early diagnosis and treatment.  Visit their website http://www.methodisthospital.org

THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY

This nonprofit organization offers free cancer support. Visit their Web site www.thewellnesscommunity.org

This free program: starting July 5, 2011 

Contact the Return to Wellness Program 

• Is available to all breast cancer patients at least three weeks post-treatment, with no evidence of active cancer and with their physician’s approval
• Meets twice weekly for two hours each session, for five weeks
• Consists for exercise (60 minutes per session of strength training and yoga), education and support group components
• Is staffed by professional fitness instructors, facilitators, educators and physicians
• Is limited to 12 participants per four-week session
• Meets in the classrooms at Methodist Hospital

Return to Wellness helps breast cancer patients acquire important, practical information about life after treatment; develop an individualized nutrition and physical fitness plan that works; and recover from the emotional and physical effects of breast cancer treatment with the goal of returning to a healthy lifestyle and a positive outlook.