Calendar

May
16
Thu
Slidell, LA: Women Warriors Workshop: breast cancer support group @ SMH Wellness Pavilion, 2nd Floor
May 16 @ 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.

Honolulu, HI: Pali Momi Cancer Support Group @ Pali Momi Conference Center
May 16 @ 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.

May
18
Sat
Atlanta, GA: Survivorship Classes @ Cancer Support Community
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
May
19
Sun
Bronx, NY: Breast Cancer Support @ Riverdale YM-YWHA in Collaboration with SHARE
May 19 @ 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.

May
20
Mon
Baton Rouge, LA: Colorectal Cancer Support Group @ Cancer Services
May 20 @ 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.

Post Falls, ID: Women’s Cancer Support Group @ Kootenai Health's Post Falls Cancer Center
May 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

For those who have cancer or are cancer survivors

Hartford, CT: Prostate Cancer Support Group @ Saint Francis/Mount Sinai Regional Cancer Center
May 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

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.

May
21
Tue
Edina, MN: Cancer Support Group Edina @ Fairview Southdale Hospital
May 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Every Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11 a.m.

Monroe Township, NJ: General Patient Support Group @ Monroe Senior Center
May 21 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

This face-to-face support group is for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. The support group takes place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Monroe Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe Township, NJ. Pre-registration is required for this group.

Please contact Lois Glasser at 201-301-6807 for more information or to register.

Chicago, IL: Living Well with Metastatic Breast Cancer @ Lurie Cancer Center, Galter Pavilion
May 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Support group for metastatic breast cancer patients, their families and caregivers, to learn more about their diagnosis, share experiences and receive support.

Facilitated by Lurie Cancer Center’s Crystal Ward, LCSW, Gina Uthe, PA, and Patty Moreno, PhD