NVEldercare

Cancer Support Group Meetings

Carson-Tahoe Cancer Resource Center

Person to Contact: Ann Proffitt

Address: 1535 Medical Parkway, PO Box 2168, Carson City, NV 89703

Phone: 775-445-7500 Fax: 775-445-7527

Phone 2: 877-284-2627

Email:

Description: We are here to provide education, support, financial assistance and referrals to the diagnosed cancer patient and their families. We have a full lending library, 6 support groups (including one for the caregiver, internet access, and guidance. This is a free service to cancer patients and their caregivers.

All cancer support groups meet at the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center at 1535 Medical Parkway Carson City.

1. Coping with Blood Cancers: dedicated to lymphoma, myeloma & leukemia patients; 1st Tuesday of each month @ 4:30pm.

2. Women's Cancer Support Group: All cancers-Women only; 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 4:30 pm

3. Coping Together with Breast Cancer: Women supporting women with breast cancer; 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 5:30pm.

4. Prostate Cancer Support Group: support for prostate cancer patients & their loved ones; 2nd Thursday of each month @ 7:00pm.

5. Sobrevivientes del Cancer de Seno, un grupo de apoyo para mujeres ayudando mujeres.

6. Men's Cancer Support Group meets 2nd Wednesday of every month @ 6:30 pm

7. Compassionate Friends: Self-help group for parents who have lost a child; last Tuesday of each month @ 7:00pm.

8. The Kangaroo Gang: a support group for patients with ostomies; 3rd Thursday of each month @ 4:00pm.

9. One on One peer support is always available to cancer patients on a daily basis.

10. On going educational and support program for care givers and family members of cancer patients, call for information.

Ages: All

Criteria for Services or Eligibility: Criteria stated for each group

Fees: No cost

Income Criteria: No

Hours:The Cancer Resource Center is open 9 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Group times as stated above.

List Languages: English and some Spanish

Grief Recovery Outreach Workshops (GROW) / Renown Regional Medical Center

Contact Names: Chaplain Services

Mailing Address: 1155 Mill Street, Renown Regional Medical Center Reno, NV 89502

Phone: 775-982-4125 Fax: 775-982-4126

Phone 2: 775-982-4125

Email:

URL: URL: www.renown.org

Description: A support group for those who have lost a loved one. Those who have suffered the loss of a loved one will find help and support through a grief recovery workshop.
GROW is an eight week session support group that draws upon: the caring of the members of the group for each other; the learning of the grief process; the discovery of the resources of faith/spirituality; the growth producing effect of reaching out to others; and the personal development that happens as the result of participation in the grief work.
The purpose of our grief group is to help each member deal constructively with the feelings and practical problems that result from our losses and to learn how to help others wounded by grief.
Participants are encouraged to wait three months after a loss before attending a grief group. We do expect participants to express openness, keep confidentiality, and maintain commitment to the group process.
The first two sessions are open meetings. From the 3rd to the 8th session, the meetings will be closed for participants only. There is no cost to participate. GROW groups are offered four times a year. For more information call 775-982-4125.
Sponsored by Renown Cancer Center and Renown Spiritual Care services.
Ages: All
Criteria for Services or Eligibility: Loss of loved one
Fees: No cost
Income Criteria: No
Hours: Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
List Languages: English

Institute for Cancer - Renown Regional Medical Center

Person to Contact: Diana Brown

Address: 1155 Mill Street, Reno NV 89502

Phone: 775-982-6831

Phone 2: 775-982-5639

Email: dbrown2@renown.org

URL: www.renown.org

Description: Renown Institute For Cancer provides several support groups, including: Coping with Caregiving, GROW (Grief Recovery Outreach Workshop), Lymphedema, Man to Man Prostate Cancer, ThyCa, Women's Breast and Gynecologic Cancer, and a general Cancer Support Group. The dates and times vary. Please call 775-982-6831 or 982-6830 for information.

Ages: All

Criteria for Services or Eligibility: Cancer patients, survivors, and family members

Fees: No cost

Income Criteria: No

Hours: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

List Languages: English

Southern Nevada Community Cancer Support Groups & Services

Person to Contact: Erika Brassington-Stocks

Address: 6165 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89119

Phone: 702-891-9009 Fax:

Phone 2:

Email:

URL:

CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS are for all people, friends and family members who are affected by cancer. They provide a time for individuals to share experiences, concerns, knowledge and coping strategies. Visit our website under Find Local Services to locate Support Groups in your area.

Ages: All

Criteria for Services or Eligibility: None

Fees: No cost

Income Criteria: No

Hours:Refer to support group schedule

List Languages: English

Saint Mary's Center for Cancerr

Contact Names: Dolores Cooler

Addresses: Physical Address: 645 N. Arlington Ave., Suite 120 Reno, NV 89503

Phone: 775-770-6029 Fax: 775-770-6349

Email: Dolores.Cooler@chw.edu

URL: www.saintmarysreno.com

Description: We offer cancer support groups. We also have Spanish speaking support groups and a holistic 12 week special breast cancer program. Please call Dolores Cooler at 775-770-6029 to register and for more information.

Ages: Any age

Criteria for Services or Eligibility: Receiving treatment for cancer or cancer survivor

Fees: No cost

Income Criteria: No

Hours: Groups are held at various times

List Languages: English