Cancer 'survivorship' classes offered

Cancer patients and their families are invited to attend a seven-week series of free "survivorship" classes at Intermountain Medical Center on Thursdays beginning Aug. 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Topics include:

Aug. 20: Taking charge of your cancer and communication

Aug. 27: Planning for the future

Sept. 3: Emotional and sexuality issues

Sept. 10: Symptom management

Sept. 17: Insurance, financial and employment issues

Sept. 24: Pain management

Oct. 1: Diet and exercise

All classes will be held in the second-floor conference room at the Jon and Karen Huntsman Cancer Center at IMC, 5131 S. Cottonwood St. Participants are not required to attend all of the classes, but must be 16 or older. Light refreshments will be served. To register, call Jessica at 801-507-3800.