Support Groups
Connect with others in groups for patients, loved ones and people who have lost a loved one, led by oncology social workers.
We’re currently seeking members for the following groups. Click on a group below for registration instructions.
Online Support Groups
Online support groups are led by professional oncology social workers, are password-protected, and members must go through a registration process. After completing the registration process (which can take up to 5–7 business days), members can participate 24 hours, 7 days a week. Begin the registration process.
View GroupsFor Patients
- Blood Cancers Patient Support Group
- Breast Cancer Patient Support Group
- Colorectal Cancer Patient Support Group
- Gynecologic Cancers Patient Support Group
- Healing with Words — A Therapeutic Writing Group
- Lung Cancer Patient Support Group
- Metastatic Breast Cancer Patient Support Group
- Post-Treatment Survivorship Support Group
- Prostate Cancer Patient Support Group NEW
For Caregivers and Loved Ones
- Brain Tumor Caregiver Support Group NEW
- Caregiver Support Group — Spouses/Partners
- Lung Cancer Caregiver Support Group
- Pancreatic Cancer Caregiver Support Group
- Young Adult Caregiver Support Group
- Young Adult Caregiver — Spouses/Partners Support Group
Bereavement/Grief
Telephone Support Groups
Connect with other people from across the country who share similar concerns in regularly scheduled, one-hour sessions.
View GroupsFace-to-Face Support Groups
Led by CancerCare oncology social workers at our offices in New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Don’t live in the area? We can help you find face-to-face support groups in your own community.
View GroupsNew York City
For Patients
- General Patient Support Group (New York City)
- Grupo De Apoyo Para Mujeres Diagnosticadas Con Cancer (Support Group for Spanish Speaking Women Diagnosed with Cancer) (New York City)
- Post-Treatment Survivorship for Young Adults Support Group (New York City)
- SAGE Gay and Bisexual Men with Cancer Support Group (New York City)
- Young Adults with Cancer (New York City)
For Caregivers and Loved Ones
- Caregivers and Loved Ones Support Group (New York City)
- Young Adult Caregiver Support Group (New York City)
Bereavement/Grief
- People Who Have Lost a Loved One Support Group (New York City)
- Young Adults Who Have Lost a Parent Support Group (New York City)
Long Island
For Patients
- Lung Cancer Patient Support Group (Long Island)
For Caregivers and Loved Ones
- Caregiver Support Group (Long Island)
Connecticut
For Patients
- Blended Voices — For Women Diagnosed with Cancer and Their Loved Ones (Connecticut)
- Hablemos Sobre el Cáncer—Grupo Para Hombres y Mujeres (Let’s Talk About Cancer—A Spanish Speaking Group for Men and Women) (Connecticut)
For Caregivers and Loved Ones
- Crafting Ways to Cope — For Children and Teens Who Have a Family Member with Cancer (Connecticut)
- Kids Group — For Children Who Have a Parent with Cancer (Connecticut)
New Jersey
For Patients
- Breast Cancer Support Group (New Jersey)
- Conversations: Connection, Strength, and Empowerment for Women with Breast Cancer (New Jersey)
- General Patient Support Group (New Jersey)
- Prostate Cancer Patient and Family Support Group (New Jersey)
Bereavement/Grief
- Partners Bereavement Support Group (New Jersey)
To learn more about CancerCare’s telephone and face-to-face support groups or to register, call 800‑813‑HOPE (4673).