Non-Profit To Give Free Cancer Support Groups In Dutchess County

CARMEL, N.Y. -- Support Connection, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that provides free, confidential support services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer, is offering free support groups for women with breast and ovarian cancer in Carmel, Hopewell Junction and Poughkeepsie in February.

Support Connection, Inc., provides free services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer.
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Sandra Diamond Fox

01/18/2016 5:00 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 and Dutchess, and by toll-free teleconference.

The following support groups are scheduled in Putnam and Dutchess in February:

East Fishkill Community Library in Hopewell Junction: Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 10:15 a.m.
Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel: Breast & Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Wednesday, Feb.17, at 7 p.m.
Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie: Breast & Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Thursday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.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, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m. The Advanced Stage or Metastatic Breast Cancer Telephone Group will take place on Monday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m.

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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