Museum of Fine Arts Tours
Four times a year, the Museum of Fine Arts opens its doors to BMC cancer survivors and their guests for a free guided tour of different exhibits.
Free museum passes for cancer survivors are also available year-round from the office. Call 617.638.7540 or email cancersupport@bmc.org for details.
Boston University College of Fine Arts
The Boston University College of Fine Arts provides Cancer Support Programs with free tickets to high-quality theater and music performances.
Recipe Swap and Potluck Evenings
Three times a year, patients and staff are invited to bring a favorite recipe and dish to share. After discussion of culinary techniques and customs, seasoning secrets, etc., the group enjoys a multicultural feast.
Painting Workshops
Jonathan "the Painter" started painting at Boston Medical Center in January 2017. Since then, he has been making meaningful connections with patients, families, and staff alike through the universal language of art. Jonathan now offers quarterly painting workshops to all interested cancer survivors. No experience necessary.
Mindfulness Workshops
Learn and practice the basics of a powerful mindfulness tool. Through a series of exercises, you’ll observe the tendencies of your own minds and see how to make different choices. This tool can help you become freer, more at peace, and more open to discovery.
Managing Work and Cancer
For survivors who are working, on temporary leave, or looking to get back to work, Robin Newman, assistant professor of occupational therapy at Boston University, leads a four-session workshop on:
- Managing the effects of cancer
- Balancing daily routines and responsibilities with work demands
- Handling expectations and interactions with employers and fellow employees
Caregiver Workshops
Quarterly workshops provide an opportunity for those caring for cancer patients to share and learn from one another. Short exercises help caregivers gain greater clarity on, and ability to manage, both the patient’s needs and their own.
We offer support groups in multiple languages, so you can connect with people who have had similar experiences to your cancer journey.
We offer ongoing support activities where you can get to know other patients while building skills or participating in mind/body activities.
BMC organizes a variety of events to bring together cancer survivors and their loved ones to relax and celebrate survivorship.
BMC offers integrative and complementary health services, such as acupuncture, to patients.