Gurye-gun Resumes Operation of Home Cancer Patient Self-Help Group

Resumption of Gatherings Restricted by Prolonged COVID-19

Emotional Exchange Among Families and Reduction of Psychological Burden

[Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yuk Miseok] Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that on the 13th, it held a home cancer patient self-help group for 26 patients and their families who wished to participate among registered home cancer patients in the area, concluding with great response.

The county resumed the home cancer patient self-help group, which had been restricted due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, to help patients and their families share emotional exchanges within the family and reduce psychological burdens.

This meeting increased participant satisfaction not only through emotional exchange time among cancer patients but also by making fans using pressed flowers and hanji paper, and a forest exploration time with a forest interpreter at Gurye Arboretum.

Patients and caregivers who participated in the program said, "It was good to spend time with other home cancer families, gain various information, and relieve stress, and we will continue to participate."

In addition, the county health center provides one-on-one home visits, nutritional supplements, and nutritious meals to help cancer patients recover their health, besides the self-help group.

An official from the county health and medical center said, "We will share the difficulties of home cancer patients and their families and help psychological stability to create a healthy life," adding, "The county will continue to pay attention to education and promotional activities for cancer prevention."

Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yuk Miseok hss79@asiae.co.kr

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