Support Groups for Patients and Families
Many people find the sharing and caring provided through a support group can help them better cope with chronic illness or ease the struggle with the loss of a loved one.
The St. Joseph-s Cancer Institute coordinates or participates in a variety of support groups to help patients and families cope with cancer or the loss of a loved one.
Look Good…Feel Better
An American Cancer Society program that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help reduce the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Receive a free consultation with a beauty specialist who will provide cosmetic advice, hair/wig styling tips and free make-up kits.
Where: St. Joseph-s Cancer Institute, First Floor Conference Room
3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa
When: Daytime – meets every third Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon
Reservations required – please call St. Joseph-s Cancer HelpLine at (813) 870-4123, or call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-9954.
Hispanic Breast Cancer Support Group
Grupo de Apoyo: Para Sobrevivientes de Cancer del Seno, Familiares y Amigos
Lugar: St. Joseph-s Hospital, Auditorio-Sala 1, 3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa
Cuando: Tercer Jueves
de cada mes de 6 a 8 pm
Para mas informacion llame al: (813) 870-4747
OVACOME - Ovarian Cancer
Support Group
At this FREE monthly support group for ovarian cancer
patients, survivors and family members, guest speakers will present information
on a variety of topics. Educational
information will also be provided.
Please call (813) 870-4747 to register.
Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
This is a free American Cancer Society support group for prostate cancer survivors, patients, and families. The program provides education and support and offers helpful information and resources from other survivors, as well as medical professionals specializing in prostate cancer.
To find out how you can improve your quality of life while living with prostate cancer, please call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-9954 or the St. Joseph-s Cancer HelpLine at (813) 870-4123.
