What's New at Pathways - Life After Cancer?

Pathways-Life After Cancer News

Introducing the Lewis Rathbun Legacy Fund
Assuring the Future of Pathways-Life After Cancer

In 1977, Dr. Lewis Rathbun, an Asheville ob/gyn, decided that more needed to be done to provide counseling and psychological support to cancer patients. He observed that his patients' attitudes and emotions could have a powerful effect on their illness and recovery. Believing that many of these patients could add "years to their life and life to their years," Dr. Rathbun founded Pathways-Life After Cancer, an informal support group that met weekends in his office. Today, Pathways-Life After Cancer offers a full range of programs for individuals, families, and the community (see Services).

The Lewis Rathbun Legacy Fund has been created to ensure the long-term financial stability and growth of Pathways-Life After Cancer. It is a tribute not only to Lewis Rathbun's vision, but also an honor to his high ideals and standards for patient care and the practice of medicine. See Donations/Contributions page for how you can donate to the Legacy Fund.

What's New

Prostate Cancer Support Group

This group provides education and peer support for those living with prostate cancer. Families are welcome to join. Meets every 3rd Thursday at Pathways at 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Things To Come

If individuals in your community have been diagnosed with cancer recently or
even completed treatment months or years ago, we offer Tools for Living
With, Through, and Beyond Cancer.
This five-week seminar offers techniques and information for strengthening
the immune system, reducing anxiety associated with the cancer experience,
and healing the spirit!

A diagnosis of cancer can leave people confused, shocked and distressed.
Research indicates that individuals have more power and control over their
own healing than was previously realized.
Pathways-Life After Cancer offers a new 12-week Healing Pathways group to
foster the healing process and strengthen the immune system.
Call (828) 252-4106 for information.