CKCI Cancer Support Group
The Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute is proud to announce that the Cancer Support Group has been in full swing since January 2007. The Cancer Support Group meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the Resource Library and is lead by the Patient Navigator.
People who have been diagnosed with cancer sometimes find they need assistance coping with the emotional as well as the practical aspects of their disease. In fact, attention to the emotional burden of cancer is sometimes part of a patient's treatment plan. Cancer support groups are designed to provide a confidential atmosphere where cancer patients or cancer survivors can discuss the challenges that accompany the illness with others who may have experienced the same challenges. For example, we gather to discuss the emotional needs created by cancer, to exchange information about the diseaseÑincluding practical problems such as managing side effects (through exercise, lectures, etc.) or returning to work after treatment – and to share our feelings. Support groups have helped thousands of people cope with these and similar situations. CKCI Cancer Support Group would like to take this opportunity to invite all new patients, survivors, family members and friends to our support group meetings.
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