The Quality of Life Workgroup has combined with the Albuquerque Cancer Coalition workgroup. The combined workgroup is currently on pause.
For more information, contact Allison Hendricks-Smith at allison@pinkwarriorhouse.org.
The Quality of Life Workgroup aims to improve quality of life throughout the cancer trajectory by addressing the financial, emotional and physical stress associated with a cancer diagnosis. By identifying actual and perceived barriers from the perspective of the survivor, caregiver and provider, the group plans to create awareness of available services and programs, provide education regarding current cancer health policy and develop new services to assist with actual barriers identified.
Cancer Survivorship ECHO Sessions
The Quality of Life workgroup conducts at least one presentation a year as part of the Cancer Survivorship ECHO sessions. These sessions are a result of the collaboration between the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center and Project ECHO. One different topic related to cancer survivorship is presented monthly, using the ECHO Model. Learn more and register for the next session here: Cancer Survivorship (unm.edu)
New Mexico Cancer Support and Treatment Directory
Additional resources for cancer survivors and their loved ones can be found in the New Mexico Cancer Support and Treatment Directory, which is available here. The Albuquerque Cancer Coalition maintains the online Directory, and physical copies of the Directory are available upon request, by contacting Laura McGough at lauraj.mcgough@doh.nm.gov