For more information or to register for a support group, please contact our program coordinator, Robyn Hall-Phelps, at 703-895-4857.
General Cancer Support Group
Day: Meets every 1st and 3rd Monday
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Gather in the peaceful and warm CCLM lobby to give and receive support and information and share in hope, strength and experiences with others. For both patients and family members, for newly diagnosed and those who are long term survivors and all those in between- for all cancer types. There wil be new topics and speakers each month from Prince William and Fauqier Health.
Women’s Cancer Support Group
Day: Meets the 3rd Friday of every month
Time: 11:00 am
Click here to see the 2011 Women's support Flyer
New topics each month are specifically designed to help women who are coping with breast, ovarian, cervical and all female cancers. Speakers from the medical communities, cancer survivors, and services that help with comfort, communication and self-esteem will be available. The group is facilitated by a trained and experienced health care facilitator and patient advocate. Come and share in gentle laughter, compassion, and communication with others as we explore the journey of cancer and all of the challenges it brings to women.
Schedule:
- January - Using legumes (tortilla soup and black bean/corn salad)
- February - Cooking with vegetables for main meals
- March - Bartucci's is bringing in some wonderful foods to sample
- April - Using soups to let your digestive track rest
- May - Noodles is sharing wonderful selection of health foods
- June - Cooking with Grains to Add Fiber and Protein
- June - Harris Teeters is sharing delicious nutrition with us
- July - Using Fruits for Smoothies and Desserts
- August - Baja Fresh will be sharing healthy and delicious samples
- September - Using herbs and spices for Flavor and Immune Health
- October - Wegmans is sharing delicious easy meals for health
- November - Chipotles healthy ides for Eating Out
- December - Holiday goodies for Health and Fun
Men’s Cancer Support Group
Day: Meets the 4th Thursday of every month
Time: 4:40pm-5:30pm in the conference room
Click here to see the 2011 Men's support flyer
This group is designed for men coping with prostate and other male cancer diagnoses. Speakers from the surrounding medical communities and cancer survivors with pertinent information to share will be participating on a regular basis and helping participants cope with the specific issues men face with cancer diagnoses. The group is facilitated by a trained and experienced health care facilitator and patient advocate and focuses on empowering men to cope effectively with the challenges of cancer and to find ways to continue enjoying life, health, work, hobbies and relationships.
Schedule:
- January - Goals for Health/Quality of Life 2011
- February - Prostate Conference DVD
- March - Prostate DVD and discussion
- April - DVD and discussion
- May - Improving Communication with our Health Care Team
- June - DVD and discussion
- July - Getting the most out of your Health Care Dollars
- August - Nutrition update
- September - DVD
- October - Keeping Muscle Strength During/After Treatment
- November - Intimacy and Relationships After Treatment
- December - Keeping the Worry Squirrels Away
