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Cancer support groups FAQ
What is a Cancer Support Group?
Many people diagnosed with cancer find it helpful to be part of a cancer support group. This is a place where you can talk about and work through the feelings and challenges you experience with other people who have gone through similar experiences.
What are the benefits of joining a Cancer Support Group?
Meeting other people with similar experiences can be invaluable when you are affected by cancer. Self-help and support groups offer a chance for people to talk to others and come together with people who understand how they are feeling, share concerns and get advice from those who have gone through similar experiences.
What are the different types of Cancer Support groups?
There are different types of support groups. Some are run by professionals and others by patients. Some support groups are for people with one type of tumour. Family members can sometimes attend a group meeting with you. Cancer charities and organisations also offer information and emotional support.
What are online cancer support groups?
Online cancer support groups are "meetings" that take place online. People meet through chat rooms, listservs, webinars, social media (such as Twitter or Facebook), or moderated discussion groups. People often like online support groups because they can take part in them any time of the day or night.
How do I find a Cancer Support Group?
Here are some ways you can find a support group. If you find several options, keep a list in case you'd like to try different groups or switch groups in the future. Check with your health care team at the hospital or medical center where you are receiving cancer treatment. Many hospitals and cancer centers host support groups for their patients.
Where can a Cancer Support Group meet?
Support groups can meet in person or online. Both types of support groups can be helpful and you may choose to do one or the other, or both. In-person support groups can meet in a variety of places, including cancer centers, local hospitals, or community facilities.
What is Cancer Support & Support?
We provide practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period. We support people with all kinds of cancer across the UK. Our services are designed and delivered by people who have experienced cancer themselves – to improve the experience of others. We are looking to add one or two trustees to our Board.
Cancer support groups References
If you want to know more about Cancer support groups, consider exploring links below:
What Is Cancer Support Groups
- https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/emotional-help/local-support-groups
- https://cancersupportuk.org/
- https://www.cancer.net/coping-with-cancer/finding-social-support-and-information/support-groups
- https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/adjusting-to-cancer/support-groups
- https://www.maggies.org/
- https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/coping/physically/changes-appearance/resources-support
- https://www.christie.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/living-with-and-beyond-cancer/patient-support-services/support-groups
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