Cancer Survivor's Support Group
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays every month;
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Where: Newton-Wellesley Hospital
(Main Hospital, 2nd floor, Bowles Conference Room)
Directions to Newton-Wellesley Hospital
More Information: Please call 617-219-1230 to register or for more information. 
This group is led by Denise Sullivan, MSW, LICSW, and Cindy Krasnecky, RN, and will focus on issues surrounding cancer survivorship, coping with the unknown, making changes and moving on. Cindy is an oncology Nurse Navigator at the Vernon Cancer Center, with many years experience. She will be leading the group with Denise to answer any questions related to the medical side effects survivors may be experiencing. Denise has been a social worker for many years, currently working with cancer patients at the Vernon Cancer Center to provide support as needed.

Coping with Terminal Illness
Enrolling Now - please call us at 617-219-1230 to register or for more information
A facilitated support group for anyone caring for a loved one facing a terminal diagnosis. The group will be led by Vivienne Simon. In addition to being a certified life coach and a lawyer, Vivienne has a 30+ year background in healing, mind/body practices, personal growth work, and conflict resolution. She brings a gentle psycho-spiritual approach to helping people move through life's changes and transitions. Vivienne is the founder of FacingDeathWithLove.com.

General Cancer Support Group
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Support for those with all types of cancer who are coping with their illness.

Look Good... Feel Better Program
Please call us at 617-219-1230 for more information.
The Look Good… Feel Better (LGFB) program is designed for both men and women going through cancer treatment. Treatment may cause temporary changes in appearance that can be upsetting. It is often said, “If you look good, you’ll feel better” and that is the purpose of this very special program. LGFB teaches participants cosmetic tips to look and feel good about themselves during chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Participants learn about skin care, nail care, makeup and ways to deal with hair loss.

The Look Good… Feel Better Program is sponsored by the American Cancer Society, along with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association and the National Cosmetology Association.

Prostate Cancer Support Group
Meets first Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm. Bowles Conference Center. For more information, please call Carleton Merrill at 617-244-2421. 

Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays every month; 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Vernon Cancer Center Integrated Support Services
(Lower Level, Vernon Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley)
Directions to the Vernon Cancer Center
More Information: Please call 617-219-1230 for more information. Registration is not required.

This group is for those who have been diagnosed with cancer in the past month. This group will be led by Susan Swick, MD, and will be a drop in format. Dr. Swick is a child and adult psychiatrist, Director of the PACT program at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Swick has a clinical interest in patients coping with the impact of their cancer diagnosis.