Support Connection, Inc., a not-for profit organization, offers a wide range of free support groups for women with breast and ovarian cancer.
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 Westchester in September:
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At the Support Connection office in Yorktown:
1) Breast Cancer Daytime Support Group: First Thursday of the month, September 2, at 10 a.m.
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2) Breast Cancer Evening Support Group: Fourth Tuesday of the month, September 28, at 7 p.m.
3) Young Women's Breast Cancer Support Group: For women who have or had breast cancer at a young age. Second Wednesday of the month, September 8, at 7 p.m.
4) Support Group for Women Living with Recurrence: For women living with recurrence of breast or ovarian cancer, with advanced stage and/or metastasis. Third Friday of the month, September 17, at 1 p.m.
At Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco:
1.) Breast Cancer Support Group: First Thursday of the month, September 2, at 7 p.m.
Monthly Telephone Support Groups:
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.
1.) The OVARIAN CANCER TELEPHONE GROUP will take place on Wednesday, September 8, at 8 p.m.
2.) The TELEPHONE GROUP FOR WOMEN RECENTLY DIAGNOSED OR IN TREATMENT FOR BREAST CANCER will take place on Wednesday, September 1, at 8 p.m.
For a complete calendar of groups at all locations, visitdvance registration is required for all groups; call 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
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