Introduction to Communicating About Cancer
This one-hour seminar can be open to the whole organisation and provides a high-level introduction to cancer in the workplace. It is an excellent way to introduce a large number of employees to the subject of cancer and to start a conversation about how to support colleagues impacted by cancer.
This seminar is delivered by one of our highly experienced coaches who work with cancer patients on a frequent basis and so have a unique insight into the thoughts and emotions of people living with and beyond cancer.
The seminar covers the following topics:
- Introduction to cancer and types of treatment
- Physical and emotional side effects
- The importance of language and how to have supportive conversations around cancer
- Looking after yourself following difficult conversations
Who is this course suitable for?
Anyone in an organisation who wants to find out more about cancer, its treatment and physical and emotional side effects. It helps participants to better understand what colleagues, friends or family living with or beyond cancer are going through and to support them emotionally through caring, empathetic conversations.
What are the benefits of attending?
- Improved organisational awareness and understanding of cancer and its impact.
- Builds confidence to have more supportive conversations around cancer.
- Creates a more caring workplace environment for people impacted by cancer.
- Improved staff morale, motivation and loyalty to your organisation, helping to reduce staff turnover and recruitment costs.
“Really powerful session with a good overview of cancer and cancer treatments along with practical tips we can all take away to help us support others.”
Seminar participant – Torbay Council
“I have a greater understanding of how a cancer diagnosis can affect the customers I work with. This in turn will help me tailor how we can best support those customers.”
Seminar participant – Work Life Central
“Host was exceptional. Experience, empathy and information pitched perfectly.”
Seminar participant – Work Life Central
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the training delivered online or face to face?
We work flexibly and can meet the needs/preferences of your organisation as appropriate.
This training is usually on-line using Zoom but we can also deliver using Microsoft Teams if required.
For larger groups, the course can be delivered face to face but there will be an extra charge of 20% plus travel expenses to cover additional costs.
How is Cancer Support UK qualified to deliver the training?
Cancer Support is a UK charity supporting people living with and beyond cancer. Every year we help thousands of people through our Cancer Coach peer support groups, our Cancer Kits and our Cancer Support Training. Our highly experienced Cancer Coaches work with cancer patients on a frequent basis and so have a unique insight into the thoughts and emotions of people living with cancer.
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