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.
Every Thursday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Call (307) 235-5433 for more information.
Every Thursday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Call (307) 235-5433 for more information.
The group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Cancer Connection at The Care Communities in Suite 495.
Building a mindfulness practice has been proven to significantly reduce distress in people with cancer and their families. Join us for skill building & practice. First Tuesday of each month 12:30-1:30 pm
For patients who are diagnosed with breast cancer and are currently in treatment. Meets 1st Tuesday of the month.
The Cancer Support Group is a support group for individuals that have been diagnosed with any type of cancer, at any stage of treatment. Join us on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 pm
Every Thursday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Call (307) 235-5433 for more information.
Women seeking support for breast, ovarian, and other cancers.
A support group for women with breast cancer or those who have had breast cancer. Meetings take place at the Lexington Clinic Center for Breast Care on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and offer women an opportunity to discuss breast cancer experiences, learn about resources and options, and receive emotional support from others facing breast cancer. For more information on the group, call (859) 258-4932.