Hello, does anyone know of any cancer support groups for family members of cancer patients in the western suffolk area? My mother is getting sicker by the minute and although I have held strong this long, I feel it would benefit myself and especially my sister (who is havnig the REBEL effect through all of this...she's 18) if we found a support group. I just dont even know where to start...please help.
Deedlebug126
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although I dont know of any groups I wanted to send you lots of and wish you and your family the best!!
tourist
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I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. A friend of mine found a support group through Cancer Care after his mother passed away. They offer groups for many different situations.
ETA--they have on-line ones & can also point you to ones in different areas not sponsered by them.
lipglossjunky73
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Posted by tourist
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. A friend of mine found a support group through Cancer Care after his mother passed away. They offer groups for many different situations.
Yes - cancer care is where you would want to look - I also have a great therapist I can recommend to you, but she doesn't take insurance, but FM me if you are interested - she works with cancer patients and knows a lot of great support groups. My stepsister died of cancer 5 years ago...
Wintersbride
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Also try contacting the american cancer society, I'm sure they would have a listing.
sjm71505
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I would also check out gilda's club. I am not sure where there is one on LI, but they have support grps for families too. I'm sorry about your mom
Meaghan729
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THats a great idea, I hope you find one. My father passed away from cancer a few years ago - I never went to a support group but I definitely should!!
CC59
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So sorry about your mom. Don't know of any support groups but maybe you can find out from local hospitals or doctors. they might be able to point you in the right direction. Stay strong. Lots of and
tzayas
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Thank you all for your concern and support! I contacted Cancer Care and they are working on setting up sessions for me.
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hmpena
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This post is almost a year old.
lipglossjunky73
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Posted by tourist
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. A friend of mine found a support group through Cancer Care after his mother passed away. They offer groups for many different situations.
ETA--they have on-line ones & can also point you to ones in different areas not sponsered by them.
I was going to suggest cancer care... My family used them when my stepsister was dying of cancer...
I am just seeing this is an old thread though... good luck to you...
