Support Groups
Support Groups
Potential group members are encouraged to make a commitment to consistent attendance.
General Cancer Support Group
Wednesdays, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, March 7, April 4, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Mondays, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 19, April 16, 6:00pm-7:00pm
This group is open to all people with any type of cancer who are looking for mutual support. By regular participation, you will learn how to improve your coping skills and meet others who are on this journey.
Please note this group is for cancer patients only.
Caregiver Support Group
Mondays, Jan. 9 & 23, Feb. 13 & 27, March 12 & 26, April 9 & 23, 6:00pm-7:30pm
A group for caregivers, providing education and emotional support during the cancer journey. Group members receive their own book about caregiving and are guided with monthly themes.
Consistent attendance is appreciated.
Gynecologic Oncology Support Group
Tuesdays, Jan. 3 & 17, Feb. 7 & 21, March 6 & 20, April 3 & 17, 4:00pm-5:30pm
This group is for women only with ovarian, cervical and other female cancers, focusing on newly diagnosed, recurrences and being a survivor.
Facilitated by an oncology nurse.
Man to Man Group® for Prostate Cancer
Wednesdays, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 14, April 11, 7:00pm-8:30pm
This group provides education and promotes emotional support to assist in the prostate cancer recovery process.
Support persons are also encouraged to attend.
Co-sponsored with the American Cancer Society.
Renal Cancer Group
Wednesdays, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 14, April 11, 6:00pm-7:00pm
A support group for anyone experiencing kidney cancer.
Facilitated by cancer survivor, Donna Moore, RN.
Women’s Breast Group
Tuesdays, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 13, April 10, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Thursdays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 22, April 26, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Education, emotional support, and sharing concerns are the goals of this group. It is for women of all ages throughout the breast cancer experience.
An oncology nurse and licensed clinician facilitate this important resource group.
Spirituality & Cancer Group
Thursdays, Jan. 5 & 19, Feb. 2 & 16, March 1 & 15, April 5 & 19, 9:00am-10:30am
A group for those on the cancer journey who are interested in exploring and talking about spirituality.
This interfaith group is co-facilitated by Eileen Schonfeld, RN, and Lin Barnett, MDiv.
Evening Meditation
Wednesdays, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 21, April 18 from 6:15pm-7:30pm
Learn and practice meditation, breathing and self-calming techniques in this monthly group led by Kevin Becnel, MA, PCC.
Radiation Therapy Q & A
Tuesdays, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 13, April 10 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Please join Dale Gerus, R.T.(R)(T), for an overview of the radiation therapy process. Come to receive answers and support prior to starting radiation therapy.
Support persons are encouraged to attend.