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Support Connection Offers Ongoing Breast and Ovarian Cancer Groups in November in Putnam
The following is a list of programs offered to women in the area affected by breast and/ or ovarian cancer by Support Connection, a non-profit group. All programs are free, and preregistration is required, which can be done by calling 914-962- 6402, or toll-free at 800-532- 4290.
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group
Details: Support group for women with breast or ovarian cancer offered once a month by Support Connection, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. For women living with breast or ovarian cancer, focus is on life after a cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a licensed social worker who has experienced breast cancer. Date & time: November 12, 2007 (2nd Monday each month) 10- 11:30am
Location: Putnam Hospital Center, Carmel
Breast Cancer Support Group
Details: Breast cancer support group offered once a month by Support Connection, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. For women living with breast cancer, focus is on life after a cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a licensed social worker who has experienced breast cancer. Date & time: November 19, 2007 (3rd Monday each month) 10- 11:30am
Cost: Free. Advance registration is required.
Location: Mahopac Public Library, Mahopac
Ovarian & Gynecological Cancer Support Group in Putnam
Details: A monthly support group for women with ovarian or gynecological cancer. Group is offered by Support Connection, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. The group is led by a clinical social worker, and focuses on topics related to life after a cancer diagnosis. Date & time: November 21, 2007 (3rd Wednesday each month) 7pm
Cost: Free. Advance registration is required
Location: Putnam Hospital, Carmel
Ovarian Cancer Telephone Support Group
Details: A Toll-Free Telephone Support Group for women with ovarian cancer is available every month through Support Connection, Inc. This service is available to women regardless of where they live. Ovarian cancer support services are hard to find in many places. The group offers women with ovarian cancer the opportunity to support one another and to share their concerns and experiences with other women who have the same diagnosis. Group is led by a trained peer facilitator who is an ovarian cancer survivor. Participation is free. After registering in advance with Support Connection, participants call into a toll-free number and are connected with the group via teleconference.
Date & time: November 14, 2007 (2nd Wednesday each month) 8pm
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