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Support Groups
There are two
general kinds of support groups available; support
groups led by health professionals, and self help groups
which are run by people who have cancer. Some groups
offer support, some education, some are for patients
alone, some for family members and some for both. Some
are less traditional and may focus on alternative
techniques such as visualization relaxation and/or
meditation. All offer encouragement, information,
strategies for coping and potentially a wonderful place
to form friendships with others who may understand what
you are going through. Though help is available, it can
come to you only at your request and with your consent.
Many people suffer needlessly because they are afraid to
ask for the help they need. It is wise to discuss any
of your needs frankly with a healthcare professional who
can help you determine what help you need and who is
best to call to obtain help.
Local
Support Group Information
American
Cancer Society (Hazleton Office)
Surviving Together – General Cancer Support Group
Offering support to individuals affected by cancer.
Toll Free
Number (800)
ACS-2345
- Meetings
are held the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm
March through November at the office in Hazleton.
American Cancer Society
(Scranton Area)
Man to Man - Prostate Cancer Support Group
Man to Man support group is an opportunity for men who
have prostate cancer to learn more about their disease
and managing side effects and to network with other men
who have the same diagnosis.
Toll
Free Number (800)
ACS-2345
Local
Number (570)
346-0401
- Meetings
are held the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at
the Professional Radiation Oncology Partners, 5 Morgan
Highway, Scranton.
Candy’s
Place
Peer Group for Cancer Survivors Undergoing Treatment
This support group is open to all patients who are
currently receiving treatment for their cancer. The
group is facilitated by a Certified Oncology Nurse.
Meeting topics and programs focus on quality of life
issues, treatment topics and survivorship issues.
General Number (570)
714-8800
- Meetings
are held the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm,
190 Welles Street, Suite 120, Forty Fort.
Frank M.
and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, Geisinger Wyoming
Valley
General Cancer Support Group
The Henry Cancer Center offers a monthly support group
to benefit cancer patients, survivors and their
caregivers. The group offers timely topics that vary
monthly presented by a team of experienced speakers on
topics like support and coping, treatment, nutrition,
life skills, and more. The support group meets March –
December.
General Number (570)
820-6150
- Meetings
are held the third Wednesday of each month at 3:30 pm at
the Center, Wilkes-Barre.
John Heinz
Rehabilitation Center
Freedom’s Voices
The support group provides support for the new or soon
to be laryngectomee patients and their families. The
goal of the support group meeting is to share
experiences and resources for coping.
General Number (570)
693-0897
- Meetings
are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm
at the Center on Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre.
Mercy
Hospital
Facing Cancer Together
This support network is for adults who have or
have had cancer and their families and friends.
Facilitated by a professional, this support group will
discuss issues such as communication, role reversals,
intimacy, decision making, financial pressures, and self
care techniques.
General
Number (570) 348-7099
- Meetings
are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in
the East Wing Café meeting room, 2nd floor,
Scranton.
Mercy
Hospital
Ostomy Support Group
This support group is a volunteered –based health
organization dedicated to providing education,
information, support and advocacy for people who have
had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.
Joyce
McDonough (570) 348-7738
Toll Free
Number (888) 227-5445
- Meetings
are held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm in
the East Wing Café meeting room, 2nd floor,
Scranton.
Northeast
Radiation Oncology Center
Leukemia and Lymphoma Support Group
This support group is run by a social worker and is open
to individuals with any type of blood cancer, their
family/friends. The group provides education and support
resources on a variety of cancer-related issues.
General Number (570)
504-7200
- Meetings
are held on the first Thursday of each month at 5pm at
the Center in Dunmore.
Saint
Gabriel House
Man to Man - Prostate Cancer Support Group
(American Cancer Society, Hazleton)
Man to Man offers visits and support group for men
affected by prostate cancer. It is a support and
education program.
Toll Free
Number (800)
ACS-2345
- Meetings
are held the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm
March through November at 132 S. Wyoming Street,
Hazleton on the lower level in the United Way of
Hazleton office.
Saint
Gabriel House
Reach to Recovery Program (American Cancer Society,
Hazleton)
This support group offers one on one support for women
facing breast cancer. Women receive personal visits or
support phone calls.
Peggy Shedlock (570)
823-5991
Toll Free
Number (800)
ACS-2345
- Meetings
are held the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm
March through November at 132 S. Wyoming Street in
Hazleton on the lower level in the United Way of
Hazleton office.
Wayne
Memorial Hospital
Cancer Support Group
This support group is coordinated by several women who
have experienced a cancer diagnosis and want to help
other find answers to questions and provide positive
support for the patient, their family and friends.
Donna Decker,
RN (570) 253-8422
- Meetings
are held the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at
the Hospital, Honesdale.
Wyoming
Valley Health Care System, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Cancer Support Group
The support group provides a comfortable atmosphere for
cancer patients and their families and support persons
to share their cancer experiences. Conducted by health
professionals, the meetings provide a program of
support, education and hope through informational
presentations and open discussions.
General Number (570)
552-1300
- Meetings
are held the first and third Wednesday of each month at
4:00 pm in the Radiation Oncology Department, 575 North
River Street, Wilkes-Barre.
Wyoming
Valley Health Care System, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Prostate Cancer Support Group
The only support group of its kind in the Wilkes-Barre
area, the "Man-to-Man" Support Group provides
information and support specific for men with concerns
about prostate cancer. The group provides a comfortable
atmosphere for local prostate cancer patients and their
families and support persons to share their cancer
experiences. Conducted by health professionals, the
meetings provide a program of support, education and
hope through informational presentations and open
discussions.
General Number (570)
552-1300
- Meetings
are held the third Monday of each month at 4:00 pm in
the Radiation Oncology Department, 575 North River
Street, Wilkes-Barre.
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