This group is for people with a diagnosis of brain cancer or brain metastases, and their family members or friends. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297.
Seattle: Northwest Hospital, Professional Building, Suite 3
Facilitated by Megan Swan, MA, PhD Candidate; Lauren Shelly, M.A. Clinical Psychology
2nd Tuesdays; 6-7:30pm, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug 11
Speaker, May 12: Basha Brownstein, MWS, “A Picture is Worth
a Thousand Words”
Cancer Lifeline offers three breast cancer support groups in the Puget Sound area: Kirkland, North Seattle, and Renton. We also include information on Cierra Sisters, which serves African Americans. All the groups are dedicated to supporting people with breast cancer through diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
BOSOM BUDDIES BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
For breast cancer patients and survivors. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297.
Kirkland: Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, Rm Green B 204.2
Facilitated by Erin Frobenius, MSW; Wendy Phipps, MSW,
Megan Swan, MA, PhD Candidate
1st & 3rd Wednesdays; 10am-12pm
May 6 & 20, June 3 &17, July 1 & 15, Aug 5 & 19
Speaker, June 17: Susen Musazade, M.S., LMHC, LMFT, “Sexuality, Intimacy and Breast Cancer”
Summer Potluck Brunch, August 19: Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for breast cancer patients, survivors, and their family members or friends. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297.
Seattle: Northwest Hospital, Professional Building, Suite 3
Facilitated by Kathleen Albin, MA; Beth Murphy, MA, PsyD Candidate
1st & 3rd Wednesdays; 4:30-6pm
May 6 & 20, June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15, Aug 5 & 19
Speaker, May 6: Tammy Lianu, “Laughter Yoga”
CIERRA SISTERS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Cierra Sisters provides support to African American breast cancer patients and survivors. Visit www.cierrasisters.org or call (206) 505-9194 for more information.
Seattle: Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave S.
4th Thursdays; 7-8:30pm
May 28, June 25, July 23, Aug 27
Topic, May 28: Managing Your Finances
Topic, June 25: Youth & Cancer
Topic, July 23: Lymphedema and After Cancer Care
Topic, Aug 27: Annual BBQ
SPECIAL WOMEN BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for breast cancer patients, survivors, and their family members or friends. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297.
Renton: Valley Medical Center, Breast Center
Conference Rm
Facilitated by Samantha Slaughter, MA, PsyD Candidate;
Anna Charbonneau, MA
1st & 3rd Thursdays; 7-8:30pm
May 7 & 21, June 4 & 18, July 2 & 16, Aug 6 & 20
Speaker, June 18: Ginny Concannan RN, MN, “An Update
on Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer”
This group is for caregivers, family members, or friends of people who have any kind of cancer. Although it is designed specifically for caregivers, many of our other support groups also welcome them. Touched By Cancer, a group for patients and survivors, is held at the same time as the Caregiver Support Group. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297.
Kirkland: Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, Oncology/Radiation Conference Rm, Green 1-245
Facilitated by Beth Murphy, MA, PsyD Candidate; Jennifer Galbreath, BA
1st & 3rd Tuesdays; 7-8:30pm
May 5 & 19, June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21, Aug 4 & 18
Speaker, June 16: Mary Ellen Shands RN, MN, “The Four Needs of Cancer Patients, Family and Friends”
August 18: Summer Dessert Potluck Celebration. Join us for an evening of connection and sweet treats. Please bring your favorite dessert
to share!
This group is for people with colorectal cancer and their family members or friends. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297.
Seattle: Northwest Hospital, Professional Building, Suite 3
Facilitated by Megan Swan, MA, PhD Candidate; Anna Charbonneau, MA
1st Wednesdays; 7-8:30pm
May 6; June 3; July 1; Aug 5
Cancer Lifeline offers two general cancer support groups for patients with any type of cancer. Family members and friends are also welcome.
LIVING WITH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for patients and survivors with any type of cancer diagnosis, and their family members or friends. Those within the first year of diagnosis and treatment are especially encouraged to attend. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297.
Renton: Valley Medical Center, Breast Center Conference Rm
Facilitated by Kenyacktie Hartshorn, MA, PsyD Candidate;
Jennifer Galbreath, BA
4th Mondays; 7-8:30pm
May 18*, June 22, July 27, Aug 24
*May 25 group moved to May 18 because of Memorial Day Holiday.
TOUCHED BY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for patients and survivors with any type of cancer diagnosis. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297.
Kirkland: Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, Oncology/Radiation Conference Rm, Green 1-245
Facilitated by Sandi Johnson, MSW; Alison Munoff, BA
1st & 3rd Tuesdays; 7-8:30pm
May 5 & 19, June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21, Aug 4 & 18
Speaker, June 16: Mary Ellen Shands RN, MN, “The Four Needs of Cancer Patients, Family and Friends”
Speaker, August 18: Summer Dessert Potluck Celebration. Join us for an
evening of connection and sweet treats. Please bring your favorite
dessert to share!
This group is for patients with ovarian, uterine, cervical or any other type of gynecological cancer and their family members or friends. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297.
Seattle: Northwest Hospital, Professional Building, Suite 3
Facilitated by Tracy Kalloway, MA; Mary Murphy, LICSW
4th Wednesdays; 6-7:30pm May 27, June 24, July 22, Aug 26
Speaker, May 27: Howard Muntz, MD, “Current Trends in Research
and Treatment of Gynecological Cancer”
This group is for people with lung cancer and their family members or friends. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297.
Seattle: Northwest Hospital, Professional Building, Suite 3
Facilitated by Meg Sweeney, MSW; Ruth Berven, MA; Lauren Shelly, MA
2nd & 4th Thursdays; 7-8:30pm
May 14 & 28, June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23, Aug 13 & 27
This group is for people with Hodgkin’s or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and their family members or friends. Each meeting starts with a potluck! If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297.
Seattle: Dorothy S. O’Brien Center, Multi-Purpose Rm
Facilitated by Marcia Legro, PhD; Eileen Dorsey, RN, OCN, Alison Munoff, BA
1st Mondays; 6:30-9pm May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug 3
Speaker, June 1: Anita Von Oppenfeld, Certified Qigong Instructor, “Qigong for Your Heart, Soul, and Brain”
This group is for people with thyroid cancer and their family members or friends. This group is offered by ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc.
Seattle: Dorothy S. O’Brien Center, Kitchen
Facilitated by Roselle Kovitz, MPA
3rd Saturdays; 10-11:30am May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug 15
Speaker, May 16: Anna Charbonneau, MA, “Small Steps to Managing Stress”