Calendar

Dec
20
Thu
Bethesda, MD: Advanced Cancer Support Group @ Beaumont House at FASEB
Dec 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Our support groups provide people with cancer and caregivers with a place to explore ways of coping with the stress of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.  Our licensed clinicians help support group participants learn how to take an active role in their own health and well-being.  Attendance at an orientation session is required prior to joining a group.

Reno, NV: Cancer Support Group @ Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Meeting Room 101
Dec 20 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

This group is for all patients facing cancer. The meeting enables participants to share experiences and express feelings and concerns. All cancer patients, family members and caregivers are welcome to attend. Meets weekly on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., see calendar for conference room details. Video enabled attendance available. Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device (smart phone, iPad, laptop, or webcam/desktop). Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to virtually connect.

Registration required.

Honolulu, HI: Pali Momi Cancer Support Group @ Pali Momi Conference Center
Dec 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

Dec
23
Sun
Bronx, NY: Breast Cancer Support @ Riverdale YM-YWHA in Collaboration with SHARE
Dec 23 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Ongoing groups for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer, those still undergoing treatment, and those who have completed treatment. Women may join at any time. REGISTRATION is required for new participants.

Dec
24
Mon
Post Falls, ID: Women’s Cancer Support Group @ Kootenai Health's Post Falls Cancer Center
Dec 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

For those who have cancer or are cancer survivors

Dec
25
Tue
Edina, MN: Breast Cancer Support Group @ Allina Health Edina Clinic
Dec 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Wilmington, DE: Participant/Caregiver Support Group @ Cancer Support Community
Dec 25 @ 6:15 pm

Weekly support group for people affected by cancer and their primary emotional care provider. Explore new ways of dealing with the physical and emotional effects of cancer. An interview is required before attending group.

Huntsville, AL: Lilies of the Valley Support Group @ Clearview Cancer Institute
Dec 25 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The Lilies of the Valley Support Group meets monthly on the last Tuesday of the month (if you are a Lilies member, you will get a meeting reminder email about a week before each meeting). Meetings are held at Clearview Cancer Institute, 3601 CCI Drive N.W., Huntsville, Alabama. We meet on the 2nd floor of CCI in the Community Room from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Most of the meetings are for Lilies only since we often discuss matters pertaining to personal, medical matters. But occasionally there will be a speaker on a topic of interest to family members or caregivers. You will be notified in your meeting reminder email if family members or others are invited to attend.

Survivors of ovarian cancer are invited to join our membership. Membership includes our quarterly newletter, notice of monthly meetings and special events, and other news of interest to ovarian cancer patients and survivors. Membership is free. Your level of participation is entirely up to you. We welcome all the assistance we can get in spreading awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms.

We also welcome volunteers and advocates.  If you or someone you know has ever been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, send us a note to let us know!

Dec
26
Wed
Pueblo, CO: Coffee and Conversation @ Rocky Mountain Cancer Center
Dec 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Supportive opportunity for connection and conversation

“Your illness does not define you. Your strength and courage DOES.”

Often times being diagnosed with cancer can leave an individual feeling quite isolated and alone.  It’s difficult to find others who can identify with the feelings and emotions you are experiencing

Come join us for an hour of Coffee & Conversation

Sometimes being around others that are diagnosed with cancer and hearing their stories can be reaffirming that you are not alone in this journey.

Join us in a relaxed, casual atmosphere where conversation will flow easily in a safe,
non-judgmental environment

Keene, NH: Keene Group @ Cheshire Medical Center
Dec 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Check at Information Desk for location of Meeting Room

A compassionate support program for patients and families living with cancer

Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is one of our deepest fears. When this happens, the consequences often impact greatly on an individual and on families. Responsibilities shift, values and beliefs are questioned and endless decisions call for immediate action without a clear understanding of our options or our goals. Regardless of the prognosis, this event permanently changes our lives and leaves us vulnerable to depression and other problems that undermine our hope and complicate our medical care.

Thanks to the generous support of the Monadnock United Way, MAPS offers free support groups to individuals with cancer and to family members caring for someone with cancer. These groups meet weekly for support, education, spiritual reflection and healing. In addition, MAPS offers individual or family counseling for those who are need additional care