QCS organises ‘Psychology of Life with Cancer’ workshop

Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) organised an awareness workshop titled 'The Psychology of Life with Cancer' as part of the 'Your Smile is Our Life' programme to support, empower and advocate for people living with cancer, targeting nearly 75 women living with breast cancer and other gynaecological cancers, as well as their families who care for them.Dr Abdel Hamid Afana, a consultant psychologist, spoke about the psychological health of a cancer patient and the most important misconceptions and their impact on the patient's health. The focus was also on dealing with the side effects of the disease through an exhibition held on the sidelines of the workshop to provide various services such as nutrition counseling and weight maintenance, skin, nail and foot care after exposure to disease and treatment dealing with lymphedema.Mona al-Sada, a fine artist presented a 'Colourful Oasis' ' workshop focusing on the relationship between colours and mental health and how to deal with stress and pressures.Nedaa Hamza, director of Ares Company and vice president of the Italian Podiatric Society, presented the services for women living with cancer and the provision of some requirements after surgery, as well as a workshop for meditation, relaxation, and yoga.Several parties participated in supporting this workshop, believing in social responsibility towards the people living with cancer, most notably, Ahlihank - Chalhoub Group, Naseem Medical Centre, Bioskin Spa, Niles salon and FNP Doha.