GENERAL SUPPORT GROUPS:
The Wellness Community: 1039
Chestnut St, Newton Upper Falls, 02464 - (617) 332-1919
Located in Newton Lower
Falls, they offer a large array of free services for patients with
cancer and their families. These include disease-specific and general
support groups and special sessions for children of parents with cancer.
They offer yoga classes and patient advice as well. At NEHO, we always
have current calendars of the support groups offered and other contact
information.
You can also obtain information on their
national web site: www.twcgreaterboston.org.
Family Support Group: Leukemia Society
of America. Second Tuesday
of the month at 7:00 PM call 508-879-5083.
Look Good Feel Better: American Cancer
Society. Free program offering
women hands-on beauty techniques to help them overcome the appearance
related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. New England Hematology/Oncology
hosts monthly programs. Call Dot Galanis at 781-237-0700 to register.
BREAST CANCER:
Breast Cancer Support Group: MetroWest
Medical Center. Group meets
at the Cancer Care Center - Framingham Campus. Third Thursday of each
month. Call The Social Work Office at 508-383-1378 or the main Cancer Center Line at 508-383-8510.
PROSTATE CANCER:
Prostate Cancer Support Group: Newton
Wellesley Hospital. First Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM. Call Carleton Merrill at 617-244-2421
Prostate Cancer Support Group: MetroWest
Medical Center. Last Thursday
of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Call The Social Work Office at 508-383-1378.
Man to Man Prostate Support Group - 1-800-227-2345
LARYNGECTOMY:
Laryngectomy Support Group: Massachusetts
Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dates and times vary. Call Eve Herbert at 781-444-0753 or
Bob Mehrman at 978-922-4043.
FAMILY AND CAREGIVER:
Family and Caregiver Support Group at the Wellness Center:
Meets Monday and Wednesday evenings. Call Susan Englander at 617-332-1919
for schedule.
Blood Cancer Diagnosis: Call Pam Healy at 1-800-688-6572 for the support group in Framingham, MA.
KEY PHONE NUMBERS:
Information and Resources
American Cancer Society: 1-800-ACS-2345. http://www.cancer.org
Leukemia Lymphoma Society: 1-800-688-6572 or 508-879-5083
National Cancer Institute: 1-800-4-CANCER. http://www.cancer.gov
