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tzayas Posted: Mar 09, 2006 02:27 PM+

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Posted: Mar 09, 2006 02:27 PM

Cancer Support Groups

Hello, does anyone know of any cancer support groups for family members of cancer patients in the western suffolk area? My mother is getting sicker by the minute and although I have held strong this long, I feel it would benefit myself and especially my sister (who is havnig the REBEL effect through all of this...she's 18) if we found a support group. I just dont even know where to start...please help.

Deedlebug126 Posted: Mar 09, 2006 04:06 PM+

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Posted: Mar 09, 2006 04:06 PM

Re: Cancer Support Groups

although I dont know of any groups I wanted to send you lots of

and wish you and your family the best!!

tourist Posted: Mar 09, 2006 04:32 PM+

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Posted: Mar 09, 2006 04:32 PM

Re: Cancer Support Groups

I'm so sorry to hear about your mother.
A friend of mine found a support group through
Cancer Care after his mother passed away.
They offer groups for many different situations.

ETA--they have on-line ones & can also point you to ones in different areas not sponsered by them.

lipglossjunky73 Posted: Mar 09, 2006 04:34 PM+

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Posted: Mar 09, 2006 04:34 PM

Re: Cancer Support Groups

Posted by tourist

I'm so sorry to hear about your mother.
A friend of mine found a support group through
Cancer Care after his mother passed away.
They offer groups for many different situations.

Yes - cancer care is where you would want to look - I also have a great therapist I can recommend to you, but she doesn't take insurance, but FM me if you are interested - she works with cancer patients and knows a lot of great support groups. My stepsister died of cancer 5 years ago...

Wintersbride Posted: Mar 09, 2006 06:36 PM+

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Posted: Mar 09, 2006 06:36 PM

Re: Cancer Support Groups

Also try contacting the american cancer society, I'm sure they would have a listing.

sjm71505 Posted: Mar 09, 2006 08:23 PM+

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Posted: Mar 09, 2006 08:23 PM

Re: Cancer Support Groups

I would also check out gilda's club. I am not sure where there is one on LI, but they have support grps for families too.
I'm sorry about your mom

Meaghan729 Posted: Mar 09, 2006 09:32 PM+

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Posted: Mar 09, 2006 09:32 PM

Re: Cancer Support Groups

THats a great idea, I hope you find one. My father passed away from cancer a few years ago - I never went to a support group but I definitely should!!

CC59 Posted: Mar 09, 2006 10:31 PM+

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Posted: Mar 09, 2006 10:31 PM

Re: Cancer Support Groups

So sorry about your mom. Don't know of any support groups but maybe you can find out from local hospitals or doctors. they might be able to point you in the right direction. Stay strong. Lots of

and

tzayas Posted: Mar 10, 2006 11:53 AM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2006 11:53 AM

Re: Cancer Support Groups

Thank you all for your concern and support! I contacted Cancer Care and they are working on setting up sessions for me.

Jen_n_Dale Posted: Mar 11, 2006 12:09 PM+

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Posted: Mar 11, 2006 12:09 PM

Re: Cancer Support Groups

AlliCatB Posted: Jan 09, 2007 10:55 PM+

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Posted: Jan 09, 2007 10:55 PM

Re: Cancer Support Groups

hmpena Posted: Jan 09, 2007 10:57 PM+

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Posted: Jan 09, 2007 10:57 PM

Re: Cancer Support Groups

This post is almost a year old.

lipglossjunky73 Posted: Jan 10, 2007 08:35 AM+

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Posted: Jan 10, 2007 08:35 AM

Re: Cancer Support Groups

Posted by tourist

I'm so sorry to hear about your mother.
A friend of mine found a support group through
Cancer Care after his mother passed away.
They offer groups for many different situations.

ETA--they have on-line ones & can also point you to ones in different areas not sponsered by them.

I was going to suggest cancer care... My family used them when my stepsister was dying of cancer...

I am just seeing this is an old thread though... good luck to you...