Cancer Support Groups
Cancer support groups — coping with cancer at the hospitals of Methodist Health System
Whether you’re coping with cancer treatment, cancer recovery, or loss related to cancer, support from others can make it easier. Our cancer support groups provide a setting where cancer patients, friends, and family members can discuss their feelings about the disease.
 Breast Cancer Support Group – Dallas
Third Thursday of the month
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Bradie James Breast Cancer Resource Center, Methodist Dallas
Open to all breast cancer patients and survivors
Contact: Shoshanna Conway, RN, 214-947-1771
Breast Cancer Education and Social Group – Richardson
First Tuesdays of each month
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Methodist Richardson Cancer Center
Call 469-726-6100 for more information.
Pancreatic Cancer/Whipple Support Group
Second Tuesday of the month, except November and December when it's the first Tuesday
6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
Weatherford Room, 1st floor, Methodist Dallas
Contact: Tanyss Winston, RN, OCN, 214-947-1781
Look Good, Feel Better – Helping Women with Cancer
An American Cancer Society program that teaches female cancer patients beauty tips to look better and feel good about themselves during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Receive beauty techniques, support, courage, and community to help you face the challenge of a lifetime.
Look Good, Feel Better – Methodist Dallas
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Bradie James Breast Cancer Resource Center at Methodist Dallas, in Women's Imaging
Contact: Jenn Paxton, LMSW, Methodist Dallas Patient Navigator/Oncology Social Worker,
214-947-3624
2012 dates: Tuesday, February 21; Tuesday, June 12; and Tuesday, October 16
Look Good, Feel Better – Methodist Charlton
In partnership with the American Cancer Society, women undergoing treatment for cancer can participate in for Look Good, Feel Better, every six weeks.
Location: Nurse navigator's office at Methodist Charlton Medical Center, on the first floor down the hall from Women's Imaging.
Contact: Vicki Hallum, Methodist Charlton Nurse Navigator, 214-947-5479 for details
Look Good, Feel Better – Methodist Richardson
Call 469-726-6100 for details.
Diálogo: Cancer Support Group for Spanish Speakers
Second Thursday of the month
6 – 8 p.m.
Weiss Auditorium, Methodist Dallas
Contact: Eva Hernandez, 214-821-3820
Inpatient Cancer Support Group
Fourth Monday of the month
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Hitt Family Room on 7BT, Methodist Dallas
Day contact: Nancy A.. RN, 214-947-7099
Evening contact: Theresa H., RN, 214-947-7099
Texas Oncology Methodist Cancer Centers Support Group
Third Wednesday of the month (February through October)
Noon – 1 p.m.
Community Room, 2nd Floor, Texas Oncology – Methodist Charlton Cancer Center
3555 West Wheatland Road
Contact: Vanessa Forest, 972-780-3444 (RSVP required)
Grief Support
Six-week long sessions conducted two to three times a year
Contact: Senior Access, 214-947-4628
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