BRAIN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for people with a diagnosis of brain cancer or brain metastases, and their family members or friends. The primary focus will be to facilitate the expression of emotions and thoughts inherent in living with a diagnosis of brain cancer. 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
2nd Tuesdays; 6-7:30pm
Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8
Speaker, Oct 13: Erica Rayner-Horn, MA, “Mindfulness Meditation for Deep Relaxation of Mind, Body and Heart”
BOSOM BUDDIES SUPPORT GROUP
For breast cancer patients and survivors. The meetings provide an opportunity to share your experience with other women living with similar challenges. The primary focus will be to facilitate the expression of emotions and thoughts inherent in living with a diagnosis of breast cancer. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297.
Kirkland: Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, Room Green B 204.2
Facilitated by Erin Frobenius, MSW; Wendy Phipps, MSW; Megan Swan, MA, PhD Candidate
1st & 3rd Wednesdays; 10am-12pm
Sept 2 & 16, Oct 7 & 21, Nov 4 & 18, Dec 2 & 16
Speaker, Oct 21: Basha Brownstein, MSW, “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words”
Speaker, Nov 18: Erica Rayner-Horn, MA, “Mindfulness Meditation: Discover Deep Tranquility in Every Moment”
Dec 16: Holiday Celebration. Bring your favorite treat to share!
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for breast cancer patients and survivors. The meetings provide an opportunity to share your experience with other women living with similar challenges. The primary focus will be to facilitate the expression of emotions and thoughts inherent in living with a diagnosis of breast cancer. 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
Sept 2 & 16, Oct 7 & 21, Nov 4 & 18, Dec 2 & 16
Speaker, Sept 16: Mary Ellen Shands, RN, MN, “The Four Needs of Cancer Patients, Family and Friends”
Speaker, Nov 4: Basha Brownstein, MSW, “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words”
Dec 16: Holiday Celebration. Bring your favorite treat to share!
CIERRA SISTERS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Cierra Sisters provides support to African American breast cancer patients and survivors. For more information, visit www.cierrasisters.org or call (206) 505-9194.
Seattle: Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave S.
4th Thursdays; 6:15-8:15pm
Sept 24, Oct 22, Nov TBD, Dec TBD
Topic, Sept 24: Ovarian Cancer
Topic, Oct 22: Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness & Managing Holiday Madness
Topic, Nov TBD: Cierra Sisters’ Annual Shopping Spree
Topic, Dec TBD: Cierra Sisters’ Holiday Party (call number above for more information)
SPECIAL WOMEN BREAST CANCER NETWORKING GROUP
This group is for breast cancer patients, survivors, and their family members or friends. The primary focus of this group is to provide professional education and the opportunity to be with other women who are surviving and thriving.
Renton: Valley Medical Center, Breast Center Conference Rm
Facilitated by Anna Charbonneau, MA
3rd Thursdays; 7-8:30pm
Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17
Speaker, Sept 17: Melissa Reed, PT/ CT-LANA, “Living with and Managing Lymphedema”
Dec 17: Holiday Celebration. Bring your favorite holiday treat to share!
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for caregivers, family members, or friends of people who have any kind of cancer. The primary focus will be to facilitate the expression of emotions and thoughts inherent in supporting a person living with cancer. Touched By Cancer, a group for patients and survivors, is held at the same time as this 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
1st & 3rd Tuesdays; 7-8:30pm
Sept 1 & 15, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 1 & 15
Speaker, Sept 15: Megan Swan, MA, PhD Candidate, “Small Steps to Managing Stress”
Dec 15: Holiday Celebration. Bring your favorite holiday treat to share!
COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for people with colorectal cancer and their family members or friends. The primary focus will be to facilitate the expression of emotions and thoughts inherent in living with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer. 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
1st Wednesdays; 7-8:30pm
Sept 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2
Speaker, Oct 7: Basha Brownstein, MSW, “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words”
LIVING WITH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for patients and survivors with any type of cancer
diagnosis, and their family members or friends. The primary focus will be to facilitate the expression of emotions and thoughts inherent in
living with cancer. 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
2nd & 4th Mondays; 7-8:30pm
Sept 14 & 28, Oct 12 & 26, Nov 9 & 23, Dec 14 No Group Dec 28
Speaker, Sept 28: Mary Ellen Shands, RN, MN, “The Four Needs of Cancer Patients, Family and Friends”
TOUCHED BY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for patients and survivors with any type of cancer
diagnosis. The primary focus will be to facilitate the expression of
emotions and thoughts inherent in living with cancer. If you are
interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297.
Kirkland: Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, Oncology/Radiation Conference Room, Green 1-245
Facilitated by Sandi Johnson, MSW
1st & 3rd Tuesdays; 7-8:30pm
Sept 1 & 15, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 1 & 15
Speaker, Sept 15: Megan Swan, MA, PhD Candidate, “Small Steps to Managing Stress”
Dec 15: Holiday Celebration. Bring your favorite holiday treat to share!
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for patients with ovarian, uterine, cervical or any other type of gynecological cancer and their family members or friends. The meetings provide an opportunity to share your experience with other women living with similar challenges. The primary focus will be to facilitate the expression of emotions and thoughts inherent in living with a diagnosis of a gynecological cancer. 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
4th Wednesdays; 6-7:30pm
Sept 23, Oct 28, Nov TBD, Dec TBD
Speaker, Sept 23: Tina Schermer Sellers, MS, LMFT, “Intimacy, Sexuality and Gynecological Cancer”
LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for people with lung cancer and their family members or friends. The primary focus will be to facilitate the expression of emotions and thoughts inherent in living with a diagnosis of lung cancer. 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
2nd & 4th Thursdays; 7-8:30pm
Sept 10 & 24, Oct 8 & 22, Nov 12, Dec 3* & 17* No Group Nov 26
*Dec 10 & 24 groups moved to accommodate holidays
Speaker, Oct 22: Erica Rayner-Horn, MA, “Mindfulness Meditation: Dissolving Tension, Finding Deep Peace”
LYMPHOMA NETWORKING GROUP
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 Eileen Dorsey, RN, OCN
1st Mondays; 6:30-9pm
Sept 10*, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7
*Sept 7 group moved to Thursday, Sept 10 because of Labor Day
Speaker, Oct 5: Megan Swan, MA, PhD Candidate, “Small Steps to Managing Stress”
THYROID CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
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
Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19
WOMEN’S METASTATIC CANCER GROUP
This group is for women living with a diagnosis of advanced stage cancer. The meetings provide an opportunity to share your experience with other women living with similar challenges. The primary focus will be to facilitate the expression of emotions and thoughts inherent in living with advanced cancer. If you are interested in attending this group, please call 206-832-1297. We invite you to bring a breakfast goodie to share from 9-9:30. Beverages will be provided.
Seattle: Dorothy S. O’Brien Center, Multi-Purpose Room
Facilitated by Ruth Berven, MA; Mary Ellen Shands, RN, MN
2nd Saturdays; 9:30am-12pm
Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12
Speaker, Dec 12: Erica Rayner-Horn, MA, “Mindfulness Meditation for Quieting the Mind and Softening the Heart”