Participating in a support group where you can share information and feelings with other cancer 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 .
BRCA Education and Network Series
Held quarterly - Thursdays, October 8 and January 28 from 6-9 p.m. Register by calling the Cancer Genetics Program at (714) 734-6229 ext. 1
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 – 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.
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
Held on the 3rd Monday of every month from 7 – 8 p.m. at The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital, 1000 W. La Veta Ave., Orange. For more information, please contact Heather Stern, R.N., Nurse Navigator, at (714) 734-6238.
"In Your Genes" Network of BRCA Mutation Carriers
This program is for patients newly diagnosed with a BRCA gene mutation who would like to be connected with someone who has been there. For more information and to be connected to one of our BRCA peer support providers, please contact Kimberly Banks, Genetic Counselor, at (714) 734-6228.
“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 from 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. 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.
Lung Cancer Support Group – “You Are Not Alone”
Held on the 3rd Thursday 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 Pam Matten, R.N., Nurse Navigator, at (714) 734-6236.
Melanoma Education and Support Group
For more information, contact Lorilee Amlie, R.N., Nurse Navigator, at (714) 734-6234.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6:30 – 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 Kim Moses, R.N., Nurse Navigator, at (714) 734-6237.
Smoking Cessation Classes
Offered every month. For more information, contact Pam Matten, R.N., Nurse Navigator, at (714) 734-6236.
Survivorship Education Program
A group for cancer survivors and their families. Held Wednesdays, September 2 - October 28 from 6-8 p.m. To register, please call (714) 734-6294. Registration is required.
Wellness Classes
Please join us for one or all of the 15 sessions as we focus on understanding health issues and how wellness can be achieved through a change in behavior. Offered Tuesdays September 15 - December 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. To register, please call (714) 734-6294. Registration is required.