Support Groups and Patient Classes
All programs take place at:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute44 Binney Street
Boston, MA
(Unless otherwise noted)
For additional information, call
(617) 632-3301
(Free parking available in Smith Garage only)
Printable support groups calendar (PDF)
July 2009
Thu, Jul 2
Caregivers Support Group
DFCI, Shields Warren 400 Conference Room
12:00PM–1:00PM
Support for caregivers and family members of adult cancer patients. Share experiences, information and resources with others who are facing similar challenges. Learn to care for yourself while caring for a loved one. Facilitated by Ruth Cope, PhD, LICSW. Lunch will be provided. To register, call Sarah Paysnick at 617-632-4828. For more information, call Jackie Denmon at 617-632-4235.Brain Tumor Support Group
DFCI Shields Warren, Room 200
12:30PM–2:00PM
Support for brain tumor patients and their caregivers. For registration, please call Nancy Olsen Bailey, RN at (617) 732-6826.
Thu, Jul 9
Living with Cancer Support Group
Dana-Farber/New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology
6:00PM–7:00PM
A support group for people living with cancer. Come talk with others who are faced with the same challenges. Families and caregivers are invited as well.
Tue, Jul 14
Transition: Life After Cancer
DFCI, Shields Warren 400 Conference Room
1:30PM–2:30PM
A program for adult patients and their care partners. Join us for a conversation about the celebration and the challenge of completing treatment. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amy Grose, LICSW and Judy Balboni, RN. Sponsored by the Blum Resource Center and The Lance Armstrong Foundation Survivorship Clinic. For more information, call Kate Burke at 617-632-2931.
Thu, Jul 16
Brain Tumor Support Group
DFCI Shields Warren, Room 200
12:30PM–2:00PM
Support for brain tumor patients and their caregivers. For registration, please call Nancy Olsen Bailey, RN at (617) 732-6826.
Tue, Jul 21
Spirituality of Cancer
Dana-Farber/New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology
6:00PM–7:30PM
This event will introduce the participant to the riches of the spirit available to them as they journey with cancer.Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Seminar/Support Group
Smith 764
12:00PM–2:00PM
Two-part sessions offering an informational seminar for patients and families, followed by a support group for patients and a separate concurrent support session for family members. Registration is required. For more information, call Jackie Denmon (617) 632-4235.
Wed, Jul 22
Shared Journeys: A Women's Spirituality Discussion and Support Series
DFCI, Dana 1620 Smith Family Room
6:30PM–9:00PM
“Shared Journeys” is an interfaith series for women patients of Dana-Farber, creating a supportive, non-judgmental space for women to share their sacred stories with one another. Each session will focus on a particular spiritual theme, and include a speaker followed by time for small group discussions. A buffet dinner and parking will be included. Space is limited, so please remember to register for each individual session that you would like to attend. To register, contact Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778 or nancy_gaudette@dfci.harvard.edu. If you have questions, contact Jen Dillinger at 617-632-3302 or jennifer_dillinger@dfci.harvard.edu.
August 2009
Thu, Aug 6
Living with Cancer Support Group
Dana-Farber/New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology
6:00PM–7:00PM
A support group for people living with cancer. Come talk with others who are faced with the same challenges. Families and caregivers are invited as well.Brain Tumor Support Group
DFCI Shields Warren, Room 200
12:30PM–2:00PM
Support for brain tumor patients and their caregivers. For registration, please call Nancy Olsen Bailey, RN at (617) 732-6826.Caregivers Support Group
DFCI, Shields Warren 400 Conference Room
12:00PM–1:00PM
Support for caregivers and family members of adult cancer patients. Share experiences, information and resources with others who are facing similar challenges. Learn to care for yourself while caring for a loved one. Facilitated by Ruth Cope, PhD, LICSW. Lunch will be provided. To register, call Sarah Paysnick at 617-632-4828. For more information, call Jackie Denmon at 617-632-4235.Caregivers Support Group
DFCI, Shields Warren 400 Conference Room
12:00PM–1:00PM
Support for caregivers and family members of adult cancer patients. Share experiences, information and resources with others who are facing similar challenges. Learn to care for yourself while caring for a loved one. Facilitated by Ruth Cope, PhD, LICSW. For more information, call Jackie Denmon at 617-632-4235.
Tue, Aug 11
Transition: Life After Cancer
DFCI, Shields Warren 400 Conference Room
1:30PM–2:30PM
A program for adult patients and their care partners. Join us for a conversation about the celebration and the challenge of completing treatment. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amy Grose, LICSW and Judy Balboni, RN. Sponsored by the Blum Resource Center and The Lance Armstrong Foundation Survivorship Clinic. For more information, call Kate Burke at 617-632-2931.
Tue, Aug 18
Shared Journeys: A Women's Spirituality Discussion and Support Series
DFCI, Dana 1620 Smith Family Room
6:30PM–9:00PM
“Shared Journeys” is an interfaith series for women patients of Dana-Farber, creating a supportive, non-judgmental space for women to share their sacred stories with one another. Each session will focus on a particular spiritual theme, and include a speaker followed by time for small group discussions. A buffet dinner and parking will be included. Space is limited, so please remember to register for each individual session that you would like to attend. To register, contact Nancy Gaudette at 617-632-5778 or nancy_gaudette@dfci.harvard.edu. If you have questions, contact Jen Dillinger at 617-632-3302 or jennifer_dillinger@dfci.harvard.edu.Cancer-related fatigue
Dana-Farber/New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology
6:00PM–7:00PM
An educational presentation and discussion about cancer-related fatigue from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
Thu, Aug 20
Brain Tumor Support Group
DFCI Shields Warren, Room 200
12:30PM–2:00PM
Support for brain tumor patients and their caregivers. For registration, please call Nancy Olsen Bailey, RN at (617) 732-6826.
September 2009
Thu, Sep 3
Caregivers Support Group
DFCI, Shields Warren 400 Conference Room
12:00PM–1:00PM
Support for caregivers and family members of adult cancer patients. Share experiences, information and resources with others who are facing similar challenges. Learn to care for yourself while caring for a loved one. Facilitated by Ruth Cope, PhD, LICSW. Lunch will be provided. To register, call Sarah Paysnick at 617-632-4828. For more information, call Jackie Denmon at 617-632-4235.Caregivers Support Group
DFCI, Shields Warren 400 Conference Room
12:00PM–1:00PM
Support for caregivers and family members of adult cancer patients. Share experiences, information and resources with others who are facing similar challenges. Learn to care for yourself while caring for a loved one. Facilitated by Ruth Cope, PhD, LICSW. For more information, call Jackie Denmon at 617-632-4235.
Tue, Sep 8
Transition: Life After Cancer
DFCI, Shields Warren 400 Conference Room
1:30PM–2:30PM
A program for adult patients and their care partners. Join us for a conversation about the celebration and the challenge of completing treatment. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amy Grose, LICSW and Judy Balboni, RN. Sponsored by the Blum Resource Center and The Lance Armstrong Foundation Survivorship Clinic. For more information, call Kate Burke at 617-632-2931.
Tue, Sep 15
Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Seminar/Support Group
Smith 764
12:00PM–2:00PM
Two-part sessions offering an informational seminar for patients and families, followed by a support group for patients and a separate concurrent support session for family members. Registration is required. For more information, call Jackie Denmon (617) 632-4235.
