Fear of the unknown is the greatest obstacle cancer patients face after initial diagnosis and start of treatment. Some answers can be found by meeting with other patients who have successfully conquered cancer. From sharing common problems comes common solutions.
The Saint Francis / Mount Sinai Regional Cancer Center has several programs designed to assist cancer patients and their families.
The many support groups at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center offer a safe place to talk, as well as to listen and learn from one another.
This is a program for any cancer patient, caregiver, or family member. Come share an educational and introspective experience with others going through similar challenges.
This group meets every Thursday from 12-1 p.m.
Every Thursday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Call (307) 235-5433 for more information.
All survivors and caretakers are welcome! Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church’s “Cancer Club – Where Hope Happens” meets every fourth Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor, September through June. This support group is for all types of cancer. Located at 301 Hibben Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. For more information, contact Rev. Thomas Herrington at therrington@mppc.net or 843-884-4612.
For those who have cancer or are cancer survivors
Families Connect is a program for the whole family when a parent, grandparent, or adult relative has cancer. A family support group is held while the children and teens (ages 5-18) meet for equal parts support and fun! RSVP by NOON the Monday prior to each group!
For men affected with prostate cancer and their loved ones. Meets 1st Tuesday of the month.
This is a program for any cancer patient, caregiver, or family member. Come share an educational and introspective experience with others going through similar challenges.
This group meets every Thursday from 12-1 p.m.
Free support group for cancer patients, survivors of cancer and their loved ones. Facilitated by a clinical expert from Pali Momi’s care team. Members find hope, support, information and understanding.
Our Cancer Support Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Pali Momi Conference Center, located on the 1st floor.
For more information, call (808) 643-HOPE.
Every Thursday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Call (307) 235-5433 for more information.