Table 3.

Comments from women with MBC about the ALAC program

I loved the program and I know this has and will continue to help many. I am interested in the second course to get more intense to learn about keep cancer out of the body. To learn and understand that there is a new normal life of living. Many didn’t understand the mental issues of this sickness (43-year-old, Hispanic). (I need) More time! I thank y’all so much! Dr. Reba suggested this class was going to help me and it did because I wasn’t doing exercise, bad eating habits, can’t sleep at night, now I’m exercising, getting better eating habits and now I’m sleeping better at night (58-year-old, non-Hispanic white). I am not as angry and have fewer episodes of anger. I feel better emotionally and am going to join a support group for stage 4 to help me emotionally (52-year-old, non-Hispanic Black). Many thanks to (instructors) for this valuable Workshop they taught. It helped us survivors a lot so that with physical activity we can have a healthier life (52-year-old, Hispanic). I thank the ACTIVE LIVING AFTER CANCER program. Excellent information for me, it helped me be more active and with fewer lazy days, since the step counter helped me make my days more active, it was a challenge for me (41-year-old, Hispanic). I really enjoyed attending ALAC! I benefit from it because it helped me to focus and redirect my energy to improve my physical and mental being. I enjoyed the various presentations by the instructors. They were kind, friendly and knowledgeable. I felt comfortable during each session. This experience is a life changing one because I now know that I can overcome every physical or mental barrier by observing what they are and making adjustments to my life style. Very good program! Thank you! (61-year-old, Asian) Thanks for this workshop. It helps us better understand all the side effects after having undergone a cancer diagnosis. Thanks (instructors) for your dedication to your work and your desire to help us (74-year-old, Hispanic). It was difficult to fully engage in activities because I was diagnosed with cancer again (52-year-old, non-Hispanic Black). It helped me a lot, both physically and emotionally. And very grateful to Isabel for inviting me to the ‘Active Life after Cancer’ workshop (63-year-old, Hispanic women). The program made me more aware of my activities throughout the day and also taught me how to take time out to take care of my body mentally, emotionally, and physically. I don’t always have to do things alone. I should get support from friends, family, and the community. I had an excellent teacher, very informative and friendly. I am very happy that I attended the sessions. I am looking forward to attending another class. my goal is to continue being active. thank you so very much. I like the program however life goal in my way (60 year-old, non-Hispanic Black).