MGH Support Groups
Updated 10/2009
Cancer
For brain tumor patients and their families
What: This is a support and psycho-educational group for brain tumor patients and their loved ones.
When : The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 12:00-1:30PM, except on holidays.
Where : MGH, Yawkey 10650
Contact : Michele R. Lucas, LICSW at 617-726-1061There is no need to pre-register, and it is free and open to all. Lunch is served.
This group is organized by the Social Service Department and funded by the Pappas Center for Neuro-oncology.
Brain Tumor Support Group -- Lahey Clinic
For brain tumor patients and their families
What : This is a support and psycho-educational group for brain tumor patients and their loved ones.
When : The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 7:00PM to 9:00PM, except holidays
Where : Room 5C-51, 5th floor, Central Clinic Conference Room at the Lahey Clinic, 40 Mall Rd., in Burlington.
Contact: Michele R. Lucas, LICSW at 617-726-1061There is no need to pre-register, and it is free and open to all.
Funded by the Lahey Clinic Department of Neurosurgery
For patients currently in treatment
What: This is a free educational and supportive group for patients presently in treatment for breast cancer. The group will provide a forum for members to openly discuss their concerns related to diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, guest speakers will provide information on relevant topics.
Contact: Corinne Holbrook, MSW, at 617-724-3956 for an intake interview and for information about meeting time and location.This is a closed group and requires an intake interview.
This group is organized by the Social Service Department.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group
This is a group for individuals living with metastatic breast cancer.
What: This is a free ongoing support group for individuals living with metastatic breast cancer. The group will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss their concerns and connect with others in similar situations.
Contact: Julie A. Berrett, MSW at 617-643-2355 for an intake interview and for information about meeting time and location.This is a closed group, and requires an intake interview.
This group is organized by the Social Service Department.
Gynecological Cancer Support Group
For women living with ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancer
What : A support group for women with gynecological cancer.
When : This group will meet from 12:00-1:00 PM
Where : MGH, Boston*
Contact : Claudine Riley, LICSW: 617-643-0611 or Jocelyn Walls, LICSW: 617-726-4274*Please call for more information before attending
This group is organized by the Social Services Department
Women's Head and Neck Surgical Group
Support for people with oral, head and neck cancers
What : A drop-in support group for women who have had surgeries on the face, head, neck, or mouth. It includes patients who have trouble swallowing, eating, speaking, or who have facial difference.
When: This group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month
Where: MGH, ACC Wang Building, Social Services Department
Contact: Amy Corveleyn, LICSW (Clinical Oncology Social Worker) at 617-724-5258 for more information.This group is organized by the Social Services Department and affiliated with the MGH Cancer Center
SPOHNC BOSTON
Support for people with oral, head and neck cancers
What : It's a support group for people with oral, head, and neck cancer.
When: This group meets one Tuesday evening a month, September-June (no meeting in December)
Where: MGH, Boston
Contact : Valerie Goldstein at 617-726-0651 or vgoldstein@partners.org for more information or to RSVP.This group is a local chapter of the national group Support for People with Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer.
Lung and Esophageal Cancer Support Group
Drop-in support group for those living with lung or esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, and thymoma.
What : A drop-in support group for all patients with lung cancer, also open to patients with other thoracic cancers (e.g., esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, thymoma). The group's purpose is to provide a place for patients to be supported as they cope with the demands of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Light refreshments and parking validation will be provided.
When: The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 12:30-1:45 pm
Where: MGH, Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care, 10650
Contact: For more information, or to make a referral, please contact Oncology Social Worker Mary Susan Convery, MSW, LICSW, @ (617) 726-1045 or MCONVERY@PARTNERS.ORG
This group is organized by the Social Service Department.
CNS Lymphoma Support GroupFor MGH adult in-patient chemo-therapy patients
What : This is an open, drop-in discussion oriented group for in-patients who come to MGH for methotrexate/chemo-therapy. This group is free of charge. Attendees must be coming to MGH for in-patient chemo-therapyWhen : Meets every Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Where : MGH, Ellison 12 conference room.Contact : Lisa Lovett, LCSW at 617-724-1340 for more informationThis group is organized by the Social Services Department.
Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Support and education for people with multiple myeloma
What : A drop-in support group that combines patient education with support. Please call prior to attending your first meeting.
When: This group meets from 1:00-3:00 PM on alternating months (please call for upcoming dates).
Where: MGH, Yawkey building, 10 th floor
Contact: Please call Lauren Mikoluk at 617-643-5411 to sign up or contact Amy Corveleyn, LICSW (Clinical Oncology Social Worker) at 617-724-5258 for more information.This group is organized and run by the multiple myeloma team, MGH Cancer Center.
For patients diagnosed with prostate cancer.
What : This is an ongoing support and educational group for patients with prostate cancer. Light refreshments are served. Pre-registration is required.
When : The group meets monthly.
Where : MGH, Boston
Contact : Anthony Provazza, LICSW at 617-643-6438This group is organized by the Social Service Department & the Department of Genitourinary Cancers.
Prostate Cancer Support Group - Proton Beam Radiation
For patients with prostate cancer who are being treated with proton beam radiation.
What : This is an ongoing drop-in support and educational group for patients who are receiving proton beam radiation. Light Refreshments are served.
When : This group meetings on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 - 11:00 AM.
Where : MGH, Boston
Contact : Anthony Provazza, LICSW at 617-643-6438This group is organized by the Social Service Department & the Department of Genitourinary Cancers.
For parents of teenagers who are being treated for cancer.
What : Parents of Teens with Cancer is a monthly program for parents to discuss concerns that are specific to those with a teen undergoing cancer treatment. This group coincides with the Teens with Cancer Group; however it is not necessary for the teen to be participating in the teen group. All parents are welcome.
When : Groups meets monthly
Where : MGH, Boston
Contact : Pre-registration is required by contacting Elyse Levin-Russman, LICSW, at 617-724-0757This group is organized by the Social Service Department.
Children and Cancer: A Program for Parents
For parents whose children are being treated for cancer.
What : An educational and support program for parents whose children are being treated for cancer. Topics will vary, and guest speakers are included. Some recent programs have included discussions about parenting, school re-entry after a cancer diagnosis, current topics in research, survivorship and complementary therapies. A light dinner and parking are included.
When : Groups meet in the evenings (Please call for more information)
Where : MGH, Boston.
Contact : Pre-registration is required by contacting Elyse Levin-Russman, LICSW, at 617-724-0757.This group is organized by the Social Service Department.
Families and Friends of Cancer Patients.
For family and friends of patients with a cancer diagnosis
What : A drop-in support group*
When : This group is run in 2-month “semesters,” meeting once a week for an hour and a half. Days and meeting time are subject to change per semester, as needed.
Where : Please call for more information
Contact : Anne Sunshine, LICSW at 617-643-5976, Cancer Resource Room.*Please call prior to attending your first meeting.
This group is organized by the Cancer Resource Room.
Young Adult Cancer Support Group
A support group for individuals 20-40 years old, currently being treated for cancer
What : This is a membership only support group for men and women ages 20-40, who are currently being treated for cancer. This is a closed group, with intake required.
When : The group meets twice monthly, on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 4:00-5:00PM. Please call for an intake and information about the start date of the group or to put your name on a list for future groups.
Where : MGH Cancer Resource Room, located in the Yawkey building, 8th floor.
Contact : Amy Corveleyn, LICSW, at 617-724-5258 or Corinne Holbrook, LICSW at 617-724-3956 for intake interview or more information.This group is organized by the Social Services Department and affiliated with the Cancer Center.
MGH patients can contact an Oncology Resource Specialist at (617)-726-7664 for additional cancer-specific support group information.
MGH Cancer Center provides additional cancer related support and educational services.