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Support Connection Offers Support Groups In Putnam County

PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Support Connection, Inc., a not-for profit organization that provides free, confidential support services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer, offers a wide range of free support groups women with breast and ovarian cancer. 

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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. 

For a complete calendar of groups at all locations, visit this link

Advance registration is required for all groups; call 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290. 

The following support groups are scheduled Westchester in May: 

At the Support Connection Office in Yorktown: 

  • Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Thursday, May 5, at 10 a.m. 
  • Young Women’s Support Group: For women who have or had breast or ovarian cancer at a young age. Wednesday, May 11, at 7 p.m. 
  • Breast Cancer Support Group: Tuesday, May 24, at 7 p.m. 

At Northern Westchester Hospital at Chappaqua Crossing, Chappaqua: 

  • Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Wednesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. 

At New York-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt Manor

  • Breast Cancer Support Group: Monday, May 16, at 7 p.m. 

At the Support Connection Office In Yorktown Heights:

  • Support Group for Women Living with Recurrence: For women living with recurrence of breast or ovarian cancer, with advanced stage and/or metastasis. Friday, May 20, at 12:30 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 Advanced Stage or Metastatic Breast Cancer Telephone Group will take place on Monday, May 2, at 8 p.m. 
  • The Ovarian Cancer Telephone Group will take place on Wednesday, May 11, at 8 p.m.

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