Recapture Life is an online support program for young cancer survivors which enables them to share their experiences with other young people and learn new ways to get back to ‘normal’ after cancer.
The study is now closed to recruitment and is now in its community implementation phase. Groups are being rolled out and delivered through partner organisations in the community. CanTeen is the first organisation that will be delivering this program as part of their support services.
Recapture Life is an online support program for young cancer survivors which enables them to share their experiences with other young people and learn new ways to get back to ‘normal’ after cancer.
The study is now closed to recruitment and is now in its community implementation phase. Groups are being rolled out and delivered through partner organisations in the community. CanTeen is the first organisation that will be delivering this program as part of their support services.
What’s involved in Recapture Life?
We offer two different types of groups through the Recapture Life program and both groups arerun online. Participants can choose which group to take part in - both include a six-week online group program (which works like group SkypeTM), with sessions lasting approximately 90 minutes and led by a CanTeen counsellor.
What happens in the groups?
You will be in an online group with 3-5 other young people and a counsellor who will be working with the group throughout the 6 weeks.
Topics which will be discussed include: common experiences of young people during and after treatment, reconnecting with friends after cancer, dealing with tricky thoughts, getting back into hobbies, and how to work towards future goals when cancer has gotten in the way.
You don’t need to be extremely worried or distressed to take part – the groups are designed to be helpful no matter where your head is at since finishing cancer treatment.
Topics which will be discussed include: common experiences of young people during and after treatment, reconnecting with friends after cancer, dealing with tricky thoughts, getting back into hobbies, and how to work towards future goals when cancer has gotten in the way.
You don’t need to be extremely worried or distressed to take part – the groups are designed to be helpful no matter where your head is at since finishing cancer treatment.
Who’s it for?
This program was for young cancer survivors aged 15-25 years who have completed treatment and were no younger than 13 years at the time of treatment. You can live anywhere in Australia and don’t have to be a CanTeen member to take part.
What do I do if I have questions?
If you would like to know more about Recapture Life, please contact:
CanTeen on 1800 835 932; or
the Recapture Life coordinator, Dr Ursula Sansom-Daly ursula@unsw.edu.au, 1800 990 056 or 0437 791 421
CanTeen on 1800 835 932; or
the Recapture Life coordinator, Dr Ursula Sansom-Daly ursula@unsw.edu.au, 1800 990 056 or 0437 791 421
How is this study supported?
This study is supported by the Kids With Cancer Foundation and funded by Cancer Council NSW Program Grant PG16-02 with the support of the Estate of Late Harry McPaul. Ursula Sansom-Daly is supported by an Early Career Fellowship from the Cancer Institute of New South Wales (ID: 14/ECF/1-11) and the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia (APP1111800).