Cancer Support Groups in
Brain Tumor Support Group
For brain tumor patients and their families
This group is organized by the Social Service Department. This is a support and
psycho-educational group for brain tumor patients and their loved ones. The
group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 12:00-1:30PM in
Yawkey 10650, except on holidays. There is no need to pre-register, and it is
free and open to all. Lunch is served. Please contact Michele R. Lucas, LICSW at
617-726-1061
Lung Cancer Support Group
Drop-in support group for those living with lung
cancer
This group is organized by the Social Service Department A drop-in support group for all patients
with lung cancer, also open to patients with other thoracic cancers (e.g.,
esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, thymoma). The group's purpose is to provide a
place for patients to be supported as they cope with the demands of diagnosis,
treatment, and recovery. Light refreshments and parking validation will be provided. The 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 1:00-2:30p.m.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Ongoing support group for
individuals with breast cancer.
This group is organized by the Social Service Department. This
group offers friendship and support for individuals dealing with breast cancer.
Members give and receive hope and inspiration. The group meets weekly on
Wednesdays from 12 to 1:30 PM. Lunch is provided. Please contact Catherine
Carlo, LICSW at 617-724-3956
GI (gastrointestinal) Cancer Support Group
For Patients Diagnosed with colon, rectal, liver,
stomach, or pancreatic cancers
This group is organized by the Social Service Department, in association
with the HOPES program with support from The Friends of the
CNS Lymphoma Support Group
For MGH adult inpatient chemotherapy patients
This group is organized
by the Social Service Department. This is an open, drop-in discussion oriented
group for in-patients who come to MGH for methotrexate/chemo-therapy. This
group is free of charge. Must be coming to MGH for in-patient
chemo-therapy. Meets every Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30
PM in the Ellison 12 conference room. Please contact Lisa Bezis, LCSW,
for more information.
SPOHNC
Support for people with oral, head and neck cancers
This group is organized by the Network for Patients and Families. This
is a free psycho-educational, drop-in support group for people with oral, head
and neck cancers. It is open to all. Please contact Valerie Hope Goldstein at 617-731-1703
or Amy Corveleyn at 617-724-5258 for information about location and dates.
Pancreatic Cancer Support Group
Support group for patients diagnosed with pancreatic
cancer
This group is organized by the Social Service Department.
A drop-in group for patients with pancreatic cancer.
The group's purpose is to provide a place for patients to be supported as they
cope with the demands of diagnosis and treatment. Light refreshments and parking validation is
provided. This group is free of charge. There is no need to
pre-register. Beginning in September 2007.
The group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 3-4:30pm at
the MGH Cancer Resource Room,
Recently Diagnosed Prostate Cancer Support Group
For patients recently diagnosed with prostate cancer
This group is organized by the Social Service Department and
The Department of Genitourinary Cancers This is a 6-week support group for
patients recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. The group meets from
6:00-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. This group runs twice per year in the fall
and spring. Fall session begins October 3, 2006, continuing through November 7,
2006 and spring dates will be determined later. Light refreshments provided.
Pre-registration is required. Please contact Marilyn Brier at 617-726-5841 for
more information.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
For patients diagnosed with prostate cancer
This group is organized by the Social Service Department & the Department of Genitourinary Cancers. This is an ongoing support and educational group for patients with prostate cancer. The group will meet for six Tuesdays beginning April 10th and ending May 15th, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Light refreshments are served. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Marilyn Brier at 617-726-5841 for more information.
Prostate Cancer Support Group-Proton Beam Radiation
For patients with prostate cancer who are receiving
proton beam radiation
This group is organized by the Social Service Department. This is an ongoing support and educational group for patients who are receiving proton beam radiation. This drop-in group meets on Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. Light refreshments are served. Please contact Marilyn Brier at 617-726-5841 for more information.
Young Adult Cancer
Support Group
For individuals in
their 20’s and 30’s
This group is organized by the Social Service Department. The Young Adult Cancer Support Group is a six week group for individuals in their 20s and 30s living with any cancer diagnosis. The goal of the group is to give and receive support around issues specific to young adults with cancer. Please contact Julie Berrett, LICSW, at 617-643-2355 or Amy Corveleyn, LCSW, at 617-724-5258 for more information.
Parents
of Teens with Cancer
For parents of
teenagers who are being treated for cancer
This group is organized by the Social Service Department. Parents of Teens with Cancer is a monthly program for
parents to discuss concerns that are specific to those with a teen undergoing
cancer treatment. Groups meets one Sunday per month
from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at MGH,
Children and Cancer: A Program for Parents
For parents whose children are being treated for cancer
This group is organized by the Social Service Department. An educational and support program for parents whose children are
being treated for cancer. Groups meet in the evenings at MGH,
Superb Siblings
For siblings of children with
cancer.
This group is organized by the Social Service Department.
This is a monthly support program for school aged children (ages 8 - 12), who
have a brother or sister with cancer. The group will meet once monthly on Tuesdays
from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at MGH,
A spanish speaking group
for women with cancer.
This group is organized by the Chelsea MGH Social Service Department. This is a weekly
support group for Spanish speaking
Group for Oncology Patient Caregivers
A
support group for Family members and caregivers of cancer patients.
This group is
organized by the MGH Social Service Department. It's a support group for
all caregivers and family members of cancer patients. The group's purpose is to
provide a space for caregivers to be supported as they care for a family member
with cancer. A support group has been meeting twice each month since it’s
origination in October. It has had a great response. Family members and
caregivers of cancer patients are all welcomed. This group meets the 1st and
3rd Mondays of each month from 3:00-4:00 pm at the MGH
Cancer Resource Room,
Note:
For additional cancer-specific support group information, an
Oncology Resource Specialist at MGH can
be reached at (617) 726-7664
Breast
Cancer Support Group for Women Who Are Newly Diagnosed or in Treatment
Hester Hill, LICSW
(617) 667-2661
Support Groups for Women who have Completed Treatment for Breast Cancer
Hester Hill, LICSW
(617) 667-2661
Support Group for Women who have Metastatic Cancer
Hester Hill, LICSW
(617) 667-2661
Support
Group for Women who have Gynecological Cancers
Hester Hill, LICSW
(617) 667-2661
Prostate
Cancer Longwood Area Support Network
Stan Klein, Patient Coordinator
(617) 625-4875
Melanoma Family/Caregivers
Support Group
meeting time coincides with Melanoma Patient Support Group at DFCI
sponsored by the Melanoma Foundation
of New England
The last Thursday of each month, 5:30 -7:00
Shapiro CC, room 247
Frank McCaffrey, LICSW
(617) 667-3525
Women with Newly Diagnosed Cancer Support Group
2nd Monday each month; 10-11:30am
Renana Yanai-anter, MSW at 617-414-5445
Advanced Stage Breast Cancer Support Group
Last Wednesday each month, 3-4:30pm
Moakley 2nd Floor Conference Room
Joan Sully, NP at 617-638-2364; Amanda Wright, MSW at 617-414-5442
Prostate Cancer Support Group
3rd Tuesday each month; 6pm
Mark Yoder, NP at 617-638-2366; Contact: Linda Frattura at 617-638-4178
Colon Cancer Support Group
Last Wednesday each month; 5:30pm
Moakley 3rd Floor Conference Room
Lisa Stober, RN at 617-638-6519
Ovarian Cancer / Mind-Body Support Group
3rd Tuesday each month, 5:30pm
Moakley 3rd Floor Conference Room
Sandy Allten, RN at 617-638-6521; Kathleen Finn, NP at 617-638-8256
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
1st Wednesday each month, 6-7:30pm
C/D Conference Room – 88 E. Newton Street
Facilitator: Jaime Riehle; Contact Linda Frattura at 617-638-4178
Support Group for Haitian Women
2nd Monday each month, 5:30pm
Moakley 3rd Floor Conference Room
Sandy Allten, RN at 617-638-6521
Support Group for Haitian Men
Time and place to be determined
Sandy Allten, RN at 617-638-6521
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Free of charge and all information dated as of 8/31/07 and isn’t a definitive list