You’ve Seen the Struggle,
Now Be Someone’s Strength
Online, Self Paced Course for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
Trained survivors don’t just share stories & pain, but increase your skills, confidence, sense of purpose and emotional processing of your story.
What you will learn?
- Understanding fundamentals of Psycho-oncology
- Deep listening and empathy skills
- Therapeutic communication skills
- Boundary setting and ethics
- Practical coping and navigation support
- Self-care and resilience as a buddy
ONLINE | GUIDED | CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Course Details:
Dear Survivors and Caregivers,
Disease Buddy is a beginner-friendly training program that prepares you to emotionally support cancer patients and caregivers responsibly and ethically. This course helps you understand the psychological and emotional needs of people affected by cancer, while respecting medical boundaries. Learn how to listen, motivate, support, and know when professional help is needed. On completion, you become part of a guided Disease Buddy support network.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to provide compassionate emotional support, understand psychological responses throughout the cancer journey, communicate effectively with patients and caregivers, maintain ethical support boundaries, and identify situations that require professional mental health intervention.
Who Can Enroll?
Open to all cancer survivors and caregivers, no medical or psychology background required.
Certification, Career & Social Impact:
Participants who complete the program receive Disease Buddy Certification and become eligible to volunteer or work in patient support programs, support patients through structured counseling assistance, collaborate with hospitals, NGOs and cancer support groups.
Official Launch:
Officially launched at UMEED KiRun 2026. By participating in Umeed KiRun and enrolling in the Disease Buddy Course, you are not only promoting physical fitness but also helping build a compassionate cancer support community. Be the person who can say:
About Us:
Umeed Cancer Support Forum
A survivor-driven organisation working towards emotional support, awareness, rehabilitation, and community-based cancer care initiatives. Know more about us @ www.greenyellow-bee-781977.hostingersite.com
Texas School of Mental Health
Dedicated to advancing mental health education and integrated care, with a strong focus on psycho-oncology, caregiver support, and holistic healing through structured training programs. Know more about us @ www.texasschoolmh.com
Rising India Research Foundation
A research-driven organization committed to strengthening healthcare, mental health, and social impact initiatives through evidence-based programs, community engagement, and capacity building. Know more about us @
www.risingindia.net
