"Cancer Patients Write To Heal In Unique Writing Workshop" - Fran Lowry
A special writing workshop for cancer patients, cancer survivors, and caregivers is helping them to process their experiences through a safe and creative outlet. The Cancer Supporting Services Program at Mount Sinai Cancer Center offers weekly workshops overseen by Emily Rubin, an author and cancer survivor. Rubin uses prompts and quotes to get the creative juices flowing in her writers. "Participants do not need to have writing experience, and often caregivers are encouraged to participate. Participants utilize the time to share thoughts about cancer or take time out to not think about treatment and side effects," said Allison Snow, PhD, assistant director of cancer supportive services at the Mount Sinai Hospital.
- Alison Snow, PhD, Assistant Director, Cancer Supportive Services, The Mount Sinai Hospital