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Support Connection Offering Programs In Putnam

PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. – Not-for-profit Support Connection announced its July schedule of cancer support programs in Putnam, Westchester and Duchess counties.

A cancer support group sponsored by Support Connection.

A cancer support group sponsored by Support Connection.

Photo Credit: Support Connection

The groups specialize in helping women with breast and ovarian cancer, and focusing on how to live through all stages of treatment and post-treatment

A breast and ovarian cancer group will meet at Putnam Hospital in Carmel every third Wednesday of the month. The July 15 meeting is at 7 p.m.

The group will meet at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie on the first Tuesday every month. The July 7  meeting is at 10 a.m.

East Fishkill Community Library will host a group the second Tuesday every month. The July 14 meeting is at 10:15 a.m.

Toll-free teleconferences also are available. There's an advanced stage or metastatic breast cancer telephone group at 8 p.m. Monday, July 6, and an ovarian cancer telephone group at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 8.

It's suggested to call a few days ahead to figure out how to participate.

Registration is required for the groups; call (914) 962-6402 or (800) 532-4290.

For more information, go to www.supportconnection.org

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