Support Groups

Connect with others in our free support groups led by oncology social workers.

Online Groups

• Caregiver Support Group — Spouses/Partners
• Caregivers and Loved Ones Support Group
• Pancreatic Cancer Caregiver Support Group
• Young Adult Caregiver — Spouses/Partners Support Group
• Young Adult Caregiver Support Group

Telephone Groups

• Caregiver and Loved Ones Support Group
• Pancreatic Cancer Caregiver Support Group

Face-to-Face Groups

• Caregiver Support Group (Long Island)
• Caregivers and Loved Ones Support Group (New York City)
• Healing with Words — A Writing Group for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers (Connecticut)
• Prostate Cancer Patient and Family Support Group (New Jersey)
• Young Adult Caregiver Support Group (New York City)

Connect^® Education Workshops

Listen in by telephone or online as leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information about cancer-related issues in one-hour workshops. Podcasts are also available.

Upcoming

For Any Cancer Diagnosis

• Changing Roles and Responsibilities for Caregivers, Jun 19, 2012
• Stress Management for Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope, Jun 29, 2012

Podcasts

For Any Cancer Diagnosis

• Stress Management for Caregivers: Taking Care of Yourself Physically and Emotionally
• For Caregivers: Coping with a Loved One's Cancer During the Holidays
• Survivors Too: Family, Friends and Loved Ones - Managing the Fatigue of Caregiving
• For Caregivers: Coping with Holidays, Special Occasions and Birthdays, Throughout the Year
• Survivors Too: Family, Friends and Loved Ones
• For Caregivers: Coping with a Loved One's Cancer During the Holidays
• Balancing Your Needs and Your Role as a Caregiver

For Breast Cancer

• Caregivers of Women Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

For Multiple Myeloma

• Coping with the Stress of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Multiple Myeloma

Publications

Read or order our free Connect booklets and fact sheets offering easy-to-read information about the latest cancer treatments, managing side effects and coping with cancer.

For Any Cancer Diagnosis

• “What Can I Say to a Newly Diagnosed Loved One?”
• Caregiving for Your Loved One With Cancer
• Caring Advice for Caregivers: How Can You Help Yourself?
• For Caregivers: Coping With Holidays and Special Occasions
• Young Adults as Caregivers

For Breast Cancer

• Supporting a Loved One With Metastatic Breast Cancer: Caregiving Tips for Men

Ask CancerCare

Every month, featured experts answer your questions about coping with cancer.

For Any Cancer Diagnosis

• My dad was diagnosed with cancer last month. He and my mother live in another state, and I have a family of my own so I can't be there to help them out on a daily basis. What can I do to support them from far away?
• My grandmother has cancer. I'm worried about her, but even more so, I'm worried about my mom. She tries hard to be strong for everyone, but she is just so run down herself. She seems uncomfortable letting us be there for her. Any advice?
• How can I support my cousin who has cancer without saying something stupid or wrong that would upset her more?
• I'd like more information about how to help a close friend being treated for cancer. I'm also wondering if a support group could help me, too?
• Three weeks before the holidays, my father was diagnosed with advanced cancer. Hospice care has started but I find it isn’t enough and other family members who live in town really don’t offer help. Some days seem too overwhelming - how do I focus on everyday activities?
• I'm wondering if there are any good resources out there that would help me know what to expect as I'm taking care of my mom who has advanced cancer.
• My husband was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2009. He finished treatment and is cancer free, but he continues to act like he still has cancer and is dwelling on it instead of getting on with his life. Is this normal?

For Breast Cancer

• My mother was recently diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and about 2 years ago, began to show signs of dementia. Can you refer me to resources regarding providing care to patients with dementia and cancer? My elderly father is the primary caregiver and I am an out of town caregiver.

For Lung Cancer

• My 68-year-old husband was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2004, had radiation and chemo, and is currently in remission. Since ending his treatment, his personality has changed drastically and he directs his anger towards me. Can chemo affect a person mentally?

For Pancreatic Cancer

• My son's partner was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and the prognosis is not good. He is very much part of our family. Our son looks very stressed and sad and sometimes is irritable and short with me, which is very unlike him. We have talked to him about getting some help but he says no one will understand because his partner is a man. What can we do?

Community Programs

If you live in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, learn about and view the full calendar of our free community programs.

• Jun 25 Caring for the Caregiver: It's a Marathon Not a Sprint Monday, June 25, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  New York, NY