Retreat for the Newly Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer
February 16, 2026 | 12:00–1:30 PM EST
A Stage 4 cancer diagnosis can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you.
The questions.
The fear.
The shock.
If you’ve been newly diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer, you may be wondering: What just happened? Who am I now? How do I even begin to process this?
That’s why Stage4Hope is hosting Still Me: Retreat for the Newly Diagnosed, a therapist-led virtual experience designed specifically for individuals navigating the early days of a Stage 4 diagnosis. This is a free online event.
A Space to Pause, Process, and Breathe
Still Me is a 90-minute virtual retreat created to help you:
- Process the emotional shock of a late-stage diagnosis
- Steady overwhelming emotions
- Learn practical coping tools
- Begin rebuilding a sense of stability
- Connect with others who understand
This is not a medical seminar.
It is a guided emotional reset.
You don’t have to have the right words. You don’t have to be “strong.” You just have to show up.
Led by Dr. Sharon May
This virtual retreat is led by Dr. Sharon May, Ph.D., LMFT, an internationally recognized therapist and author with decades of experience helping individuals navigate trauma, grief, and life-altering diagnoses.
Dr. May creates a calm, compassionate environment where participants can:
- Make sense of their emotional reactions
- Learn grounding techniques
- Begin reframing fear into resilience
- Feel seen and supported
Her approach combines clinical expertise with deep empathy—offering both structure and space when you need it most.
Who Is This Retreat For?
This retreat is specifically for:
Individuals newly diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer
Those in the early weeks or months of an advanced-stage diagnosis
Patients feeling overwhelmed, numb, anxious, or emotionally unsteady
Anyone needing a safe place to process and begin coping
Whether your diagnosis was days ago or a few months ago, this space is designed for you.
Event Details
Still Me: Retreat for the Newly Diagnosed
📅 February 16, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM EST
💻 Virtual Event
You can attend from the comfort of your home. All you need is a quiet space and an internet connection.
Why “Still Me”?
A Stage 4 diagnosis can make you feel like everything about your identity has changed.
But underneath the fear and uncertainty, you are still you.
This retreat helps you begin reconnecting with that truth.
You are more than a diagnosis.
You are still you.
You Don’t Have to Walk This Alone
At Stage4Hope, we believe emotional support is just as important as medical treatment. Our virtual retreats, support groups, and training events are designed specifically for those living with advanced-stage cancer.
If you are newly diagnosed, this is your invitation to pause, breathe, and take your first step toward emotional steadiness.
👉 Reserve your spot today and join us for Still Me. This is a free virtual event.
We look forward to holding space for you.
