The list of support groups and resources was developed
Laurel Watt of the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance.
Other information in this section was adapted from material developed by the
National Cancer Institute.
Updated:
August 30, 2004
Massachusetts support groups
for people with cancer
General Oncology Support Group
Where: UMass Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Campus, Levine Cancer Center, Second Floor, Conference Room A-B, 33 Kendall St., Worcester
When: First and third Monday of each month, 6:30-8 pm
Contact: Diane Hollis, 508.334. 6518
Open to: Cancer patients, friends and family
Fee Free
Notes: Call Diane before coming the first time
The Path to Healing
Where: Hope Lodge (American Cancer Society), 7 Oak St., Worcester
When: First Thursday of each month, 6-8 pm
Contact: Main Number: 508.792.2985 ext. 0
Open to: All cancer patients and survivors
Fee Free
Notes: Next group in October 2004. Please call ahead to register.
Cancer Survivors Support Group
Where: Harrington Memorial Hospital, 100 South St, Southbridge
When: Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 pm
Contact: Main Number: 508.765.9771 ext. 2570
Open to: Cancer patients and survivors, friends and family
Fee Free
Notes: Call ahead to confirm group meeting
The Well Spouse Foundation
Where: Varies
When: Varies
Contact: Local contact: Terri Ceppi 508.756.3118,
www.wellspouse.org, main numbers: 800.838.0879, 732.577.8899
Open to: Wives, husbands, partners
Fee Varies
Notes: Peer support on a one to-one basis via local contact is Free. See website or call main number for local groups. May be a small annual fee for group membership.
Recent diagnosis; All cancers; Families and friends; Exploring spirituality; Coming to terms; Men with cancer; What now? When treatment ends
Where: Cancer House of Hope Inc., 86 Court St. Westfield
When: Varies by group
Contact: 413.562.0110, 413.562.1191,
info@cancerhouseofhope.org,
www.cancerhouseof hope.org
Open to: Varies by group
Fee Free
Notes: Relaxation groups are also offered
Support Group General Cancer
Where: Heywood Hospital, Medical Office Building Room, 242 Green St., Gardner
When: Fourth Wednesday of the month, 7-8 pm
Contact: Paula D'Entremont, 978.632.5491
Open to: Cancer patients and survivors, friends and family
Fee Free
Notes: Call before attending first meeting
Support Group General Cancer
Where: Athol Memorial Hospital, 2033 Main St., Athol
When: First Thursday of the month, 7:30-8 pm
Contact: Bonnie Frank Hume, 978.249.5600 ext. 207
Open to: Cancer patients and survivors, friends and family
Fee Free
Notes: Please call ahead — dates, times change occasionally due to guest speakers
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