Patient Support and Caregiver Groups
Patient Support Groups
Living Beyond Cancer: General Post-Treatment Survivorship Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 12-week live support group for people in New York and New Jersey who are over the age of 40 and completed treatment within the last 18 months. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living through post-treatment survivorship.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle that will start in June 2023. This group meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
This cycle of this support group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register please call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673), or contact Charlotte Ference, LMSW, LSW at 212-712-6147 or cference@cancercare.org.
Living Beyond Cancer: Young Adult Post-Treatment Survivorship Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 9-week live support group for people in New York in their 20s and 30s who have completed treatment within the last 18 months. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living through post-treatment survivorship.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle which begins June 28, 2023. This group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ET. The group is open to New York residents only.
This cycle of this support group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW, at 212-712-8355 or sjaramillo@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: A Group for Older Adults (65+)
CancerCare is offering a free, 12-week live support group for older adults (65+) diagnosed with cancer in New York who are receiving a form of active treatment . Treatment may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support and receive information and guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
We are recruiting for our next group cycle which will start in June 2023. This support group meets on Tuesdays from 12 to 1:30 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and registration is required. Please contact Danielle Saff, LMSW at 212-712-8037 or dsaff@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: A Journal Writing Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-week live writing group for people ages 19+, who are diagnosed with cancer and living in New York or New Jersey and are receiving a form of active treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment). This group will provide a dedicated space to respond to writing prompts, reflect upon and share your writing with the group and exchange support and guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Recruitment for our next group cycle is currently closed. This support group meets biweekly on Thursdays, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Sarah Tennenhaus, LMSW, at 212-712-6144 or stennenhaus@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: General Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, live support group for people diagnosed with cancer in New York and New Jersey who are receiving a form of active treatment. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for the next group cycle which will begin June 12, 2023. This group meets biweekly on Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Jennifer LaPietra, LMSW at 212-712-6123 or jlapietra@cancercare.org or Julia Manna, LSW at 201-301-6807 or jmanna@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: General Patient Support Group (Long Island)
CancerCare is offering a free, biweekly live support group for people diagnosed with cancer in the Long Island, NY community who are receiving a form of active treatment (which may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment). This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis. This group is available to serve people diagnosed with cancer within the Long Island community and will consist of 8 biweekly meetings.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
This group meets biweekly on Thursday evenings, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Melisa Celikoyar, LCSW, at 516-740-8620 or mcelikoyar@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: Lung Cancer Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 12-week live support group for people diagnosed with lung cancer in New York and New Jersey who are receiving a form of active treatment of treatment for either Small Cell or Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle that will start in June 2023. This support group takes place on Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Charlotte Ference, LMSW, at 212-712-6147 or cference@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: Metastatic Breast Cancer Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-week live support group for people diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in New York and New Jersey who are receiving a form of active treatment (which may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment). This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are recruiting for our next cycle, which will begin June 2023. The group meets biweekly on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Cassie Spector, LMSW, at 212-712-8386 or cspector@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: Young Adult Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, bi-weekly live support group for people in New York and New Jersey between the ages 20-39 who have been diagnosed with cancer and are receiving a form of active treatment (which may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment).
Our group:
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Helps you learn new ways of coping
- Increases feelings of hope and empowerment
- Provides you with practical information about treatment and resources
- Helps you communicate better with your medical team and loved ones
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle which begins June 2023. Group accepts new members after start date. This group meets biweekly on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. EST.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Cassie Spector, LMSW at 212-712-8386 or cspector@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: Spanish-Speaking Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-week live support group for Spanish-speaking people diagnosed with cancer, living in New York, who are receiving a form of active treatment (which may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment). This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis. The group is open to New York residents only.
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for our next support group cycle, which will begin July 9, 2023. The group will meet in person every other Friday, from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Register
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW, at 212-712-8355 or sjaramillo@cancercare.org.
Please note: This is an in-person support group at our New York City office. All visitors and clients must be fully vaccinated to enter CancerCare offices. Proof of vaccination is required prior to attendance. All visitors and clients are required to wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose at all times while at CancerCare.
Descripción en Español
CancerCare ofrece un grupo de apoyo en vivo gratuito de 8 semanas para personas que hablan español diagnosticadas con cáncer en Nueva York que están recibiendo una forma de tratamiento activo (que puede consisten en cirugía, quimioterapia, radiación, tratamientos hormonales y/o tratamiento de cáncer avanzado). Este grupo proporcionará un lugar seguro para intercambiar apoyo, obtener información y recibir orientación mientras discutiendo los desafíos únicos de vivir con un diagnóstico de cáncer. El grupo está abierto solo para residentes de Nueva York.
Fecha de Inicio
Este grupo está abierto. El próximo grupo iniciara en julio 9, 2023. Este grupo se reúne cada dos semanas los viernes, de 3 p.m. a las 4:30 p.m. ET.
Registración
El cupo está limitado y registración es requerida. Para mas información o para registrarse contacte nuestra línea de ayuda Hopeline al 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) o o comuníquese con Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW, al 212-712-8355 o sjaramillo@cancercare.org.
Tenga en cuenta: Este es un grupo de apoyo en persona en nuestra oficina de la ciudad de Nueva York. Todos los visitantes y clientes deben estar completamente vacunados para ingresar a las oficinas de CancerCare. Prueba de vacunación se requiere antes de la asistencia. Todos los visitantes y clientes deben usar una máscara que se cubre la boca y la nariz en todo momento mientras está en CancerCare.
Llame a nuestra línea de esperanza al 800-813-HOPE (4673) o comuníquese con Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW, al 212-712-8355 o sjaramillo@cancercare.org
Women's Cancers Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-week live support group for women identifying patients diagnosed with breast cancer or gynecological cancers in New York State, who are between the ages of 40 - 65 and are receiving a form of active treatment (including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment) or have received treatment within the past six months. This group will provide the opportunity for women who have been diagnosed with cancer a safe space to learn, share their feelings, gather information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis including body image and view of self.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for our next cycle, which will begin June 2023. The group meets biweekly on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Sam Fortune, LMSW, at sfortune@cancercare.org.
Caregiver Support Groups
Connecting With Caregivers: General Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 12-week live support group for people in New York caring for a loved one with cancer. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of caregiving.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your loved ones
- Provide you with practical information and resources in your community
Start Date
This group meets weekly on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. EST. The June 2023 cycle is currently at capacity. Please call CancerCare’s Hopeline to speak with a social worker and register for the October 2023 cycle, at 800-813-HOPE (4673).
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Dina Smith, LMSW, at 516-740-8622 or dsmith@cancercare.org.
Connecting With Caregivers: Young Adult Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 12-week live support group for people in New York in their 20s and 30s who are caring for a loved one with cancer. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support and receive information and guidance while discussing the unique challenges of caregiving as a young adult.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your loved ones
- Provide you with practical information and resources in your community
Start Date
Our Spring group cycle is now closed. We are recruiting for the next group cycle which will begin in June 2023. This support group meets on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Mary Hanley, LMSW, at 212-712-6129 or mhanley@cancercare.org.
Kids Talk: Children’s Support Group
Cancer impacts the whole family, including children. It’s normal for kids to experience many different emotions when a loved one is diagnosed. They can often feel isolated, scared, confused and angry, among many other things.
Kids Talk is a safe, supportive environment, where children ages 8-11 can express their feelings, share their experiences and learn coping skills for dealing with big feelings. This group meets weekly on Zoom, and pre-registration is required.
Our Groups:
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Helps kids learn new ways of coping
- Increases feelings of hope and empowerment
- Helps children communicate their emotions in a healthy way
- Help connect children with peers who are navigating similar feelings and challenges
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle which begins June 6, 2023. Group accepts new members after start date. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET, for 8 sessions.
This group will utilize a secure video platform.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Hayley Feuchs, LMSW at 212-712-8071 or hfeuchs@cancercare.org.
