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| For brain tumor patients and their families | Contact: Michele R. Lucas, LICSW at 617-726-1061 This group is organized by the Social Service Department and funded by the Pappas Center for Neuro-oncology. |
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| This is a support and psycho-educational group for brain tumor patients and their loved ones. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 12:00-1:30PM in Yawkey 10650, except on holidays. There is no need to pre-register, and it is free and open to all. Lunch is served. | ||
Brain Tumor Support Group -- Lahey Clinic |
For brain tumor patients and their families | Contact: Michele R. Lucas, LICSW at 617-726-1061 Funded by The Brain Tumor Society |
| This is a support and psycho-educational group for brain tumor patients and their loved ones. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 7:00PM to 9:00PM, except holidays, in Room 5-301, 5th floor, Central Clinic Conference Room at the Lahey Clinic, 40 Mall Rd., in Burlington. There is no need to pre-register, and it is free and open to all. | ||
| Drop-in support group for those living with lung or esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, and thymoma. | Contact: Mary Susan Convery, MSW, LICSW at 617-726-1045 This group is organized by the Social Service Department. |
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| 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 Wednesdays of each month, 1:00-2:30pm WHERE: Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care, 10650 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 |
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| For patients currently in treatment. | Contact: Corinne Holbrook, MSW, at 617- 724-3956 This group is organized by the Social Service Department. |
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| This is a free drop-in support group for patients presently in treatment for breast cancer. The group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, beginning December 2008. Meetings are held in the Cancer Resources Room, Yawkey Building, 8th Floor. Please contact Corinne Holbrook, MSW, at 617-724-3956 with any questions. | ||
| For patients recently diagnosed with breast cancer. | Contact: Julie Berrett, MSW, at 617-643-2355 to reserve your seat. This group is organized by the Social Service Department. |
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| This is a free psychoeducational support group for patients recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The group will focus on a variety of topics including what to expect from surgery, how to talk to family members, and tips for healthy eating during treatment. This group meets weekly for six consecutive weeks, with new groups forming every month. Please contact Julie Berrett, MSW, at 617-643-2355 to reserve your seat. | ||
| This is a group for individuals living with metastatic breast cancer. | Contact: Julie A. Berrett, LICSW at 617-643-2355 This group is organized by the Social Service Department. |
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This is an ongoing support group for individuals living with metastatic breast cancer. This is a closed group, and requires an intake interview. Please call Julie A. Berrett, LICSW at 617-643-2355 for an intake interview and information about the start date of the group. |
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For MGH adult in-patient chemo-therapy patients.
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Contact: Lisa Lovett, LCSW at 617-724-1340 This group is organized by the Social Services Department. |
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| 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. Must be coming to MGH for in-patient chemo-therapy. Meets every Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30 PM in the Ellison 12 conference room. Contact Lisa Lovett, LCSW, for more information. | ||
Support for people with oral, head and neck cancers |
Contact: Amy Corveleyn, LCSW at 617-724-5258 This group is organized organized by the Social Services Department and affiliated with the MGH Cancer Center |
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| WHAT: It's a new 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. It is drop-in. WHEN: This group meets the 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 12:00-1:00 pm WHERE: The meeting will take place in ACC Wang Building, Social Services Please contact Amy Corveleyn, LSCW at 617.724.5258 for more information. |
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For patients diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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Contact: Marilyn Brier, LICSW at 617-726-5841 This group is organized by the Social Service Department & the Department of Genitourinary Cancers. |
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| This is an ongoing support and educational group for patients with prostate cancer. The group meets monthly. Light refreshments are served. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Marilyn Brier at 617-726-5841 for more information. | ||
Prostate Cancer Support Group - Proton Beam Radiation
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For patients with prostate cancer who are being treated with proton beam radiation.
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Contact: Marilyn Brier, LICSW at 617-726-5841 This group is organized by the Social Service Department & the Department of Genitourinary Cancers. . |
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| This is an ongoing support and educational group for patients who are receiving proton beam radiation. This drop-in group meets on Tuesdays mornings from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. Light refreshments are served. Please contact Marilyn Brier at 617-726-5841 for more information. | ||
| For parents of teenagers who are being treated for cancer. | Contact: Elyse Levin-Russman, LICSW at 617-724-0757 This group is organized by the Social Service Department. |
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| 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. Groups meets one Sunday per month at MGH, Boston. 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. Pre-registration is required by contacting Elyse Levin-Russman, LICSW, at 617-724-0757. | ||
| For siblings of children with cancer. | Contact: Elyse Levin-Russman, LICSW at 617-724-0757 This group is organized by the Social Service Department. |
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This is a monthly support program for school aged children (ages 8 - 12), who have a brother or sister with cancer. The group will meet once monthly on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at MGH, Boston. Pre-registration is required by contacting Elyse Levin-Russman, LICSW, at 617-724-0757.
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For additional cancer-specific support group information, an Oncology Resource Specialist can be reached at (617) 726-7664.
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