At Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel:
- Breast Cancer Support Group – the third Thursday of the month, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m.
- Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group – the third Wednesday of the month, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.
At Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie: Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group – the first Tuesday of the month, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m.
At East Fishkill Community Library in Hopewell Junction:
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group – second Tuesday of the month, Dec. 9, 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, Dec. 10, at 8 p.m.
The advanced stage or metastatic breast cancer telephone group will take place on Monday, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m.
Groups focus on topics pertaining to living with cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment. They are offered in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and by toll-free teleconference.
For a complete calendar of groups at all locations, click here. Advance registration is required for all groups; call 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
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