Support Groups

Breast Cancer Support Group
Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:45 PM
Facilitator: Mary Lewis Sheehan, RN CNS-BC
Gain the vital support and connection for coping with the stress of breast cancer treatment. Contact us to join. No Fee. Meets weekly on Tuesdays.

Advanced Cancer Support Group
Fourth Monday from 4:00-5:00 PM
Facilitator: Deb DeMella, RN, RPP, RYS, Reiki Master
Become more comfortable with peace and acceptance and learn to create and attain a list of five wishes to fulfill your desires in your life. This group is designed for those with recurrent or metastatic cancer. Meets at Pro EMS. No Fee. Meets Jan. 23, Feb. 27, Mar 26, and April 23, 2012.

BRAINSTORMERS
Second Saturday of each month 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Facilitator: Deb DeMella, RN, RPP, RYS, BT Survivor
For all brain cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. Meets at Cambridge Savings Bank, Conference Room, in Arlington Heights, 1300 Mass Ave., Arlington. No Fee. Next meeting April 14.

The following two support groups are free thanks to the funding of The Elizabeth and George L. Sanborn Foundation for the Treatment and Cure of Cancer, Inc.

General Cancer Support Group
Thursdays 5:45-7:00 PM - Twice Monthly
Facilitator: Tara Mann, PhD
Men and women of all ages and with all types of cancers are welcome to join at any time. The group has developed cohesiveness around management of fear and anxiety, developing hope. Meets Jan. 26, Feb. 9 & 23, Mar 8 & 22, April 5 & 19. No Fee.

Caregivers/Family Members Support Group and Program
Thursdays 6:00 -7:15 PM - Twice monthly - call for dates.
Facilitator: Edie Barrett, APRN, BC, PhDc
Call the Center at 781-648-0312 to receive support and services as a family member and/or cancer caregiver. No Fee. 

Post Cancer Discussion Group
Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:30PM
Dates t/b/d
This is a new self-led discussion group for those people who are post cancer treatment who may be living with side/after effects of cancer or its treatment. It will be a venue to discuss/research/learn/take action on the emotional and physical aspects that often accompany cancer survivorship and treatment.

Bereavement Support Group
6:00-8:00pm
First and third Tuesday
Losing someone you love can profoundly affect our very existance and daily life as we know it. The Center for Cancer Support and Education understands what you are going through and wants you to know you are not alone in your grief process. Come join us and others who like yourself who have suffered an unimaginable loss. A newly formed support group meets the first and third Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm in the third floor conference room at Armstrong Ambulance, 87 Mystic Street Arlington, MA. No matter who it is that you have lost or how long it has been you are welcome to join us to share your story and benefit from being with others who are coping with similar experiences. There is no charge for this group but pre-registration is required.