Philosophy & Program
Gilda’s Club is distinguished by its unique philosophy and program. Completely free of charge, Gilda’s Club encourages a sense of "expertise" among members, and emphasizes community-building, collective wisdom and shared experience.
The Gilda’s Club Program:
The Basic III
Support and Networking Groups
Lectures and Workshops
Social Activities
The ‘Plus' Supplements
Team ConveneTM
Family FocusTM
NoogielandTM
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Gilda's Club Language
At Gilda's Club, we take care to avoid words that convey or reinforce misconceptions about cancer. Here are some examples of Gilda's Club language:
People living with cancer
— NOT — Cancer victims or patients
Learning to live with cancer
— NOT — Coping with cancer or facing a life-threatening illness
Regaining control & wellbeing
— NOT — Doing battle, struggling with cancer, or fighting for recovery
Opportunity to join with others and share experiences
— NOT — Being helpless or in need of help
Club members
— NOT — Clients
Cancer support community
— NOT — Cancer support group
Living fully as one learns to live with cancer
— NOT — Improving one's quality of life
A warm and welcoming clubhouse
— NOT — A safe haven
Learning skills and gathering information
— NOT — Receiving education
A place to express a full range of feelings
— NOT — A place to "stay positive"
Gilda’s Club is distinguished by its unique philosophy and program. Completely free of charge, Gilda’s Club encourages a sense of "expertise" among members, and emphasizes community-building, collective wisdom and shared experience.
The Gilda’s Club Program:
The Basic III
Support and Networking Groups Lectures and Workshops Social Activities
The ‘Plus' Supplements
Team ConveneTM Family FocusTM NoogielandTM ph&dGilda's Club Language
At Gilda's Club, we take care to avoid words that convey or reinforce misconceptions about cancer. Here are some examples of Gilda's Club language:
People living with cancer
— NOT — Cancer victims or patients
Learning to live with cancer
— NOT — Coping with cancer or facing a life-threatening illness
Regaining control & wellbeing
— NOT — Doing battle, struggling with cancer, or fighting for recovery
Opportunity to join with others and share experiences
— NOT — Being helpless or in need of help
Club members
— NOT — Clients
Cancer support community
— NOT — Cancer support group
Living fully as one learns to live with cancer
— NOT — Improving one's quality of life
A warm and welcoming clubhouse
— NOT — A safe haven
Learning skills and gathering information
— NOT — Receiving education
A place to express a full range of feelings
— NOT — A place to "stay positive"
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