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. All cancer support groups are held at The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital (unless otherwise noted).
Support Groups
BRCA Education and Network Series
An opportunity for high risk patients to obtain valuable information and education from experts in the field while also networking with others who have BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation.
October 29, 2-4 p.m.
Registration required: Cancer Genetics Program, 714-734-6229, ext. 1
Breast Cancer Educational Support Group
This program is for patients diagnosed with breast cancer and their significant other who would like to meet with others on the same journey.
Second Wednesday of the month
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Registration required: Stacey Fischer, RN, 714-734-6233; Alice Rodriguez, RN, 714-771-8000, ext. 40379
Young Women with Breast Cancer Support Group
For women under the age of 45 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer who would like to connect with others on the same journey.
Second Wednesday of the month
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Registration required: Stacey Fischer, RN, 714-734-6233; Alice Rodriguez, RN, 714-771-8000, ext. 40379
Colorectal Cancer Support Group
Second Tuesday of the month
6 - 8 p.m.
Registration required: Kathleen Close, RN, 714-734-6235
"Entre Amigos" Cancer Support Group en Espaňol
Second and fourth Thursdays of each month
7 - 8:30 p.m.
St. Joseph Hospital, Meeting Rooms A & B
Registration required: Noemi Vidal, MFT, 714-771-8000 ext. 13359
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
Third Monday of the month:
7 - 8 p.m.
Registration required: Heather Stern, RN, 714-734-6238
J-Pouch Support Group
Held Quarterly
10 a.m. - noon
Registration required: Kathleen Close, RN, 714-734-6235
"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. Please contact Kimberly Banks, Genetic Counselor, at 714-734-6228, to be connected to one of our BRCA peer support providers.
"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. Please contact our Social Worker at 714- 734-6279 to be connected to one of our cancer survivors.
Liver Disease Support Group
This program is for patients diagnosed with liver disease (and their support person) who would like to meet with others with similar experiences.
Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the following months: January, March, May, July, September, November
6 - 7:30 p.m
Registration required: Dave Sanders, PA-C, 714-734-6295
Lung Cancer Educational Support Group
Third Thursday of the month
6 - 8 p.m.
Registration required: Pam Matten, RN, 714-734-6236
Prostate Cancer Educational Support Group
Second Tuesday of the month
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Registration required: 714-734-6237