Groups focus on topics pertaining to living with cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment. They are offered in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, and by toll-free teleconference.
The following support groups are scheduled in Putnam and Dutchess in February:
- East Fishkill Community Library in Hopewell Junction: Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 10:15 a.m.
- Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel: Breast & Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Wednesday, Feb.17, at 7 p.m.
- Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie: Breast & Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Thursday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m.
By teleconference: For those unable to attend groups in-person, there are monthly Telephone Support Groups via toll-free teleconference, enabling women to participate regardless of their location and from the comfort of their homes. Call a few days ahead to learn how to participate.
The Ovarian Cancer Telephone Group will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m. The Advanced Stage or Metastatic Breast Cancer Telephone Group will take place on Monday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m.
For a complete calendar of groups at all locations, click here. Advance registration is required for all groups; call 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
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