Support Groups

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

Online Groups

• People Who Have Lost a Loved One Support Group
• Spouse/Partner’s Bereavement Support Group
• Young Adults Who Have Lost a Loved One Support Group

Face-to-Face Groups

• Moving Through Loss (Connecticut)
• Partners Bereavement Support Group (New Jersey)
• People Who Have Lost a Loved One Support Group (New York City)
• Young Adults Who Have Lost a Parent 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.

Podcasts

For Any Cancer Diagnosis

• The Bereaved Caregiver in the Workplace

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

• Coping with the Loss of Your Partner or Spouse
• Grief and Healing: Coping with the Loss of a Loved One
• Grieving the Loss of an Adult Child
• Helping Children Who Have Lost a Loved One
• Helping Teenagers Who Have Lost a Parent
• Helping Yourself As You Cope with the Loss of a Parent
• How to Help Someone Who is Grieving
• Living with Grief: How Can You Help Yourself?

Ask CancerCare

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

For Any Cancer Diagnosis

• My co-worker and friend recently lost her husband of 23 years to prostate cancer. I want to be there for her, but I'm not sure how best support her. Could you give advice on what I might say or can do?
• I am a 20-year-old college student and I recently lost two grandparents to cancer. I was close to both and am having trouble dealing with guilt and regret for not being there when they died or spending more time with them. What can I do?
• My older sister recently died and my friends have urged me to join a support group to help me deal with her death. I'm not quite sure how to go about doing this - could you help direct me?
• My husband died about five months ago and I think I should be feeling better by now, but honestly, I feel worse. Is there something wrong with me?
• I am 16 years old. My mother died of cancer when I was 12. I am still grieving deeply about it. What can I do to feel better?
• My 42-year-old brother passed away this year and I was his caregiver. I am devastated and do not know how to cope this holiday season.
• I am a 4 year survivor of prostate cancer, my sister just lost her 11-month ordeal with pancreatic cancer. She was told she had cancer almost 20 years after losing our mother, so holidays are rough for me and the rest of the family. Any thoughts as to how to handle this?
• I lost my only daughter this past Jan. 2011—she was only 38 years old and left 3 young children. They do not live close to me. Christmas is coming up and I don't know how to get through all the joy of others. I do not want to be a downer to my other family members. I am married, but my husband is going through his own grief. Suggestions?
• My daughter passed away from cancer about 6 months ago and I'm concerned about my 2 grandchildren, ages 7 and 4. Could you give me advice about how I might be able to help them?
• I'm a third-grade teacher and one of my student's mothers recently died of cancer. I'd like to know how to help her, and how to help the rest of my class support her.

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 08 Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp Friday, June 8, 6:00 p.m. – Sunday, June 10, 3:00 p.m.
  Milford, PA