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Through interaction, information and inspiration, support groups provide cancer patients and their loved ones with a confidential and comforting environment. They give the opportunity to share personal experiences, obtain useful information, and listen to the ideas and advice of those in similar situations. The gatherings are a place where no one is judged and true empathy exists. The meetings are not filled with melodramatic “victim” stories. To the contrary, many patients find this unconditional support serves as a vital resource and healing tool. Participants have found the support groups helpful in easing stress, developing coping skills, enhancing their physician-patient relationship, and discovering ways to maintain a sense of purpose through this difficult journey.
Please call 712-252-9338 for more information and to verify times and dates.
This group meets at 5:15 on the first Tuesday of the month at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center. The purpose of the group is to provide a comfortable place to receive information about diagnosis and treatment options for prostate cancer along with providing interesting topics for discussion.
Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center This is a support group for women who have or have had breast cancer. This group meets September through May.
This is a support group that meets monthly at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center. It is designed for patients and their families who are dealing with the diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, hodgkin’s, non-hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Also included in the group are any and all types of cancer. The group meets monthly to connect and support each other and to share educational information. Please call 252-9338 for dates and times of meetings.
The purpose of this group is to help the caregiver cope with changes and losses, say what is important to family and friends, explore spiritual aspects of caregiving, make important decisions, know what to expect and to hear from others who are also caregivers. This four session group is offered every three months.
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