Calendar

May
12
Mon
Survivors Writing Together @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1048
May 12 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

 

A journaling support group for individuals who have a current and/or past cancer diagnosis. Discover the healing power of writing to express thoughts and feelings. No prior writing experience needed; spelling & grammar do not matter. This group is offered in partnership with Cancer Support Now.

May
13
Tue
Breast Protocol Development SubGroup @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Boardroom
May 13 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

BearCalndrPurple

Location subject to change.

Dr. Ursa Brown-Glaberman, chair
Karen Gaines, admin support

  • Review and discussion of new breast cancer protocols
Meditation and Relaxation Group @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - 3rd Floor Meditation Room
May 13 @ 10:30 am – 10:50 am

A guided meditation, relaxation, and guided imagery group to help ease stress and improve coping. Open to patients, loved ones, and staff.

May
14
Wed
Mission Nutrition @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1604
May 14 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Healthy Eating During Cancer Treatment

Feel better during your treatment by learning to maintain your weight and muscle. You may also respond to treatment better, have fewer breaks in your treatment and might even keep the cancer from coming back.
Offered by the UNM Cancer Center’s Patient & Family Services.

May
15
Thu
Hematologic CWG @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 3604
May 15 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am

BearCalndrGold

Location subject to change.

Slidell, LA: Women Warriors Workshop: breast cancer support group @ SMH Wellness Pavilion, 2nd Floor
May 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Whether you are undergoing treatment or in recovery, meeting with others who share a similar experience can benefit you. Support and information for patients, survivors or caregivers. Please RSVP by calling (985) 280-6611. Meets the third Thursday of the month.

Caregivers Journaling Support Group @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1604
May 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Support-flowers

A journaling support group for family and friends of cancer patients. Discover the healing power of writing to express thoughts and feelings. No prior writing experience needed; spelling and grammar do not matter. This group is offered in partnership with Cancer Support Now.

May
19
Mon
Baton Rouge, LA: Colorectal Cancer Support Group @ Cancer Services
May 19 @ 12:00 pm

Site-specific support groups provide the opportunity for cancer survivors to meet other survivors with a similar diagnosis. Meetings are held once monthly and last approximately one hour. All noon meetings are served lunch and take place at Cancer Services unless otherwise specified.

Survivors Writing Together @ UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center - Room 1048
May 19 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

 

A journaling support group for individuals who have a current and/or past cancer diagnosis. Discover the healing power of writing to express thoughts and feelings. No prior writing experience needed; spelling & grammar do not matter. This group is offered in partnership with Cancer Support Now.

Cancer Support Group @ Central United Methodist Church - Room 309
May 19 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

A brief educational session followed by time for sharing and support; open to patients, survivors and loved ones. This support group is offered in partnership with Cancer Support Now.