Breast Cancer Support

Hoag Cancer Center support groups provide mutual support and educational information for cancer patients and their families. Facilitated by licensed social workers, oncology nurses and therapists, discussion is geared to the issues that cancer patients and their support network face from day to day. There is no charge for the following groups, which meet regularly at Hoag Cancer Center. For details about any of these programs, please call 949/7-CANCER (722-6237).

Breast Cancer Support Group – These groups are designed to provide mutual support for coping with the day-to-day issues of treatment and rehabilitation.

Day Group: Meets every Tuesday from 12-2 p.m. in the Hoag Cancer Center Auditorium

Evening Group: First Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. in Hoag Cancer Center Conference Room A

Breast Cancer Educational Support – Fourth Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. in Hoag Cancer Center Conference Room A. This group is an educational series to assist in coping with the after effects of diagnosis and treatment.

Young Women’s Cancer Support Group – This group addresses the challenges that are unique to young women who have been diagnosed with cancer. The group meetings provide a place for young women to gather and help one another through their journey. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. in Hoag Cancer Center Conference Room A.

Breast Cancer 101 – A six-week educational program for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer and those seeking information.

Cancer Survivorship: Living Well After Cancer Treatment – This one-day symposium, offered twice each year, is designed for cancer survivors who have completed treatment and covers many aspects of living life well after treatment. For more information please call 949/7-CANCER (722-6237).

One on one counseling – Hoag Cancer Center provides specialized individual, couple and family counseling, on a short-term basis, free of charge, to its patients and their support persons. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 949/7-CANCER (722-6237).