Table 2.

Program Curriculum

Week Theme	Activities
1: Introduction	Introduction: Getting to know you Group sharing of experiences: My cancer journey
2: Post-treatment	Oncologist’s presentation: Breast cancer post-treatment issues Presentation: How much do you know about breast reconstruction?
3: Depression and physical therapy	Clinical psychologist’s presentation: Learning about depression Physical therapist’s presentation: Lymphokinetic motion and pressure gradient
4: Personal experiences	Sharing by breast cancer survivors: How did I go through the dark times of breast cancer? Question and answer session by panel of mentors
5: Diet and nutrition	Registered dietitians’ presentation: Diet and nutrition Group interactive activity: Sharing healthy recipes
6: Communication	Presentation: The art of communication
7: Body image and alternative medicine	Presentation: Ten tips on health and beauty Traditional Chinese medical practitioner’s presentation: Chinese herbal medicine
8: Emotion management and sexuality	Presentation: Emotion management Group discussion: Regaining sexuality
9: Sharing and questions	Oncologist’s presentation: I still have problems … Group sharing of experiences
10: Restoration and renewal	Sharing by principal of Joy Luck Academy, graduates of the program, and family members Celebration of life graduation party