身心靈健康讀書會

從2004年三月份開始，每月一次讀書會己進行了十一次，以許添盛醫師的著作 “絕處逢生”一書為主讀，每次由一位理事主持並作中心發言，每次都預發閱讀章節內容及討論題，到會的癌友、家屬、義工、有興趣者在討論時，都能結合自己的親身經驗體會，作出精彩的發言。有位劉先生在會上說：“我看了半輩子的書，就一直沒有發現原來有那麼好的、觸動人心靈深處的書，他不但教你如何面對癌症，還教你如何做人！”李先生也深有感觸地講：“我有幸認識了防癌互助會的朋友，她們在我面臨困境時，伸出了援助之手。讀了許醫生的書更使我眼明心亮，知道要珍惜自己！”這個讀書會給參加者一個增長見識、結交朋友、解開心結的地方。

Since March 2004, we have met 11 times with our main theme and topic from author Dr. Hsu’s book “Light at the end of the dark tunnel”.  During each of these meetings, one of our board directors led and discussed the topics in the Dr. Hsu’s book. Notably, in one of our discussions, Mr. Lau said, “We spent half our lives studying but really did not find that many good, inspirational points in books we read with regards on how we face the reality of cancer and what we are suppose to do in real life situation!’ Another member, Mr. Lee felt heartily and commented that “We are fortunate to have the assistance from our friends of WSCCNA . They really extend their hands and friendship to help us. Reading Dr. Hsu’s book gives me the insight of our own self esteem and value!’ The book study meetings give the participants opportunities to enhance their knowledge, make new friends, and dismiss worries/concerns from their minds.

癌友談心會

當每個癌友得知自己得了癌症時，先是驚嚇，然後是不安和徬徨，接著是悲傷和沮喪……。當接受治療後，要面對藥物反應、反胃嘔吐、手術後的傷痛、脫髮和外形殘缺的悲傷，擔心癌細胞轉移和復發……。這些壓力和恐懼是令人難以承受的！加上華裔癌友中，很多還有語言、交通、經濟等日常生活裹的困難。

有幾位癌友和義工(即現任的幾位理事)眼看著這許多的困擾，就在二零零二年的夏天籌辦了早期的：華州華人防癌互援網。最初以談心會的形式，凝聚了一群癌友，每月一次，定期聚會，互相交流，互訴衷腸，尋找各自情緒困擾的所在，解開扭曲的心結，探索自己的人生，採取行動，改變困境。

二零零四年十月”華州華人防癌互助協會”正式成立，就把談心會這個有意義的活動確定下來：每月一次，每次兩小時。並根据參加的癌友在語言、性別等的不同，分成小組，定出公約：尊重私隱、互助互愛、互相支持。務求使更多的癌友受益，成為癌友身心靈健康的團療活動。

我們歡迎有興趣的癌友參加，可隨時與本會聯絡。

When each cancer survivor first learned that he/she had cancer, he/she felt shocked, then frightened and undecided, followed by feeling sad and depressed... ... . After receiving treatments, he/she had to face the side effects of medication, the gastric discomforts and vomiting, the pains of surgery, the sadness of hair loss and body distortion, and the worries of cancer metastasis and recurrence... ... . These pressures and fears are very hard for one to withstand with! In addition, many Chinese cancer survivors also have the difficulties of language, transportation, and the economy in the daily life.

Several cancer survivors and volunteers (namely some of the current board directors) saw many of these difficulties, thus, in the summer of 2002, established the former “Washington State Chinese Cancer Network”. In the beginning, the support group gathered a group of cancers survivors together. During a regular meeting each month, they exchanged experiences, shared feelings heartily, looked for the causes of own emotions, dissolved misperceptions, explored their own lives, took actions, and altered the difficult situations.

In October 2004, the Washington State Chinese Cancer Network Association was officially established as a non-profit organization and decided to continue this meaningful support group activity: meeting once each month and two hours each time. The participants are divided into groups based on their language, gender, etc., with the joint pledge of respecting individual privacy, helping and caring for each other, and supporting each other. The ultimate goal is to benefit more cancer survivors from this activity as a group therapy for their minds, bodies and souls.

We welcome cancer survivors who have the interest in participating. Please contact us at any time.