Participating in a support group where you can share information and feelings with other colorectal patients can be an important part of the process of healing and improving your quality of life. The following are some support groups that meet at or near St. Joseph Hospital.
Colorectal Cancer Support Group – Held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6 – 8 p.m. at The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital, 1000 W. La Veta Ave., Orange. For more information, contact Kathleen Close, R.N., Nurse Navigator, at (714) 734-6235.
“Entre Amigos” Cancer Support Group en Espaňol – Held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Hospital, Meeting Rooms A & B (hospital basement), Orange. For more information, contact Noemi Vidal at (714) 771-8000 ext. 13359.
“In Your Shoes” (Family of Cancer Survivors) – This program is for newly diagnosed patients going through the journey of cancer who would like to be connected to someone who has already walked in their shoes. Held at the Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital, 1000 W. La Veta Ave., Orange. Please contact the Clinical Social Worker at (714) 734-6279 to be connected to one of our cancer survivors.
J-Pouch Support Group – Held on the 3rd Saturday of January, April, July, and October, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital, 1000 W. La Veta Ave., Orange. For more information, contact Kathleen Close, R.N., Nurse Navigator, at (714) 734-6235.
Look Good…Feel Better Program - A free program for women receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments that teaches make-up, hair styling and skin care techniques, to help deal with appearance changes that may occur.
Session in English:
1st Monday of each even month: October 5th and December 7th
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Register: Please call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345.
Session in Spanish:
1st Thursday of each odd month September 3rd, November 5th, January 7th
1 to 3 p.m.
Register: Please call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345.
St. Joseph Hospital is dedicated to addressing the needs of the whole person—body, mind and spirit—so our patients also receive assistance from licensed clinical social workers, and massage therapists. In addition, pastoral care is offered to help you and your family address emotional, spiritual and ethical concerns.