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Support
Groups
Please call 706-475-4900 to register for these free groups All
groups are held at the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support unless
otherwise stated.
The Breast Cancer Support Group is a group for any woman managing a diagnosis of breast cancer. Women who are newly diagnosed, in treatment or have completed treatment are invited to participate. Various topics are discussed and are determined by the group. We meet the 2nd Thursday of every month from, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Jill Clark, LMSW at Northeast Georgia Cancer Care and one of the breast health nurse specialists at the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support or the ARMC Breast Health Center facilitate our meetings. Our next meeting is July 12, 2007.
The Ovarian Chat Group is a support group for women managing a diagnosis of ovarian cancer or any other gynecologic cancer. All women coping with a gynecologic cancer are invited to participate. Various topics are discussed and are determined by the group. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 1:00-2:30 PM. The oncology nurse at the Loran Smith Center facilitates our group for Cancer Support. Our next meeting is July 10, 2007.
Coming
to Grips with Chronic Illness
A support group open to anyone with any chronic condition.
2nd Tuesday, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lauren Richards, LMSW, facilitator
Facing Cancer with Love and Laughter
A support group that is open to anyone with a cancer diagnosis,
family and friends.
3rd Wednesday, 11:30-1:00pm
Lunch meeting/Speaker
Mona Mercardante, LCSW, facilitator
Prostate Cancer Support Group
A discussion group for men with prostate cancer.
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm, Medical Services Building,
3rd floor
Contact Henry Benner, 706-543-0402 or Contact Charlie Barron,
706-543-5602
Other
Support Groups
Laryngectomy
Support Group
Second Sunday of each month, 2:30-4:00pm
Tuckston United Methodist Church, Athens Regional Medical Center
Contact Marianna Wright, 706-354-3511
Lupus Support Group
An organization for those diagnosed with lupus and their support
network. Meetings are free and open to family members, friends,
and professionals in the health care field.
2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm
Bearly New Club, 3rd floor North tower, Athens Regional Medical
Center
Ostomy Support Group
A support group for people with an ostomy.
2nd Sunday, 2:00-3:30pm
Jane Lastrapes, RN, CWOCN & Cindy Downs, RN, CWOCN, facilitators
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