PAVING the Path to Wellness
About this program
Based on the principles of lifestyle medicine, PAVING the Path to Wellness is a 12-week program which provides education on the importance of physical activity, healthy eating, sleep, stress management, and the power of personal connections for individuals of all ages with a diagnosis of breast cancer.
Participants in this program take each step together and share personal strategies and solutions for positive lifestyle changes, both during and after treatment for breast cancer. The PAVING program empowers participants to adopt and sustain healthy habits for a lifetime. Participants benefit from the supportive, collaborative environment. The program is currently being offered in a virtual format.
The PAVING program for breast cancer survivors was developed by Amy Comander, MD in collaboration with Beth Frates, MD.
Program details
This 12-week program is designed to enhance your body, mind and spirit both after and during breast cancer treatment, with the goal to help you achieve your optimal level of wellness.
The PAVING program features guest speakers on numerous topics that are of importance for breast cancer survivors, including sexual health, physical therapy, behavioral health, integrative medicine (the role of yoga, acupuncture, and music therapy), nutrition, and culinary medicine.
Where: This program will be held virtually.
When: Twice a year (spring and fall).
Cost: Free (The PAVING program has been generously funded by charitable contributions to the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute.)
Registration: To learn more, please contact your care team. Space is limited. Participants are encouraged to participate in the full 12-week program.
Group leaders include: Physicians, nurses and other providers from the Cancer Institute.
Workbook: View the PAVING the Path to Wellness workbook here.
Alumni newsletter: Our newsletter helps PAVING participants stay connected with one another after the program ends, and includes updates on events, participants' stories, recipes, wellness tips, and much more.