Groups focus on topics pertaining to living with cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment. They are offered in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, and by toll-free teleconference.
For a complete calendar of groups at all locations, visit the Support Connection website here. Advance registration is required for all groups; call 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290. The following support groups are scheduled in Putnam and Dutchess in January:
At Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel: Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Third Wednesday of the month, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. Breast Cancer Support Group: Third Thursday of the month, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m.
At Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie: Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: First Tuesday of the month, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. At East Fishkill Community Library in Hopewell Junction:
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Second Tuesday of the month, Jan. 13, at 10:15 a.m.
By teleconference: For those unable to attend groups in person, there are monthly Telephone Support Groups via toll-free teleconference, enabling women to participate regardless of their location and from the comfort of their homes. Call a few days ahead to learn how to participate. The Ovarian Cancer Telephone Group will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m. The Advanced Stage or Metastatic Breast Cancer Telephone Group will take place on Monday, Jan. 5, at 8 p.m.
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