Support Groups in North Carolina Listed by
County
Blessed is the influence
of one true, loving human soul on another.
— George
Eliot
Throughout our state there
are many support groups and organizations
which offer support services for breast cancer
patients, survivors, family members, friends
and caregivers. Whether you choose to attend
a support group is your decision. You may
take comfort in knowing that people who care
are ready to share their time, experiences,
empathy and compassion with you.
Unless otherwise
noted, support groups are free of charge.
Support groups offer women and men with
breast cancer, their families, friends and
children the opportunity to meet others with
similar experiences and share information
about the disease and practical ways to cope.
We
have gathered information about the following
types of support groups across the state.
These groups are organized by county.
- breast
cancer
- African American
- women’s
cancer
- cancer
- lymphedema
- metastatic cancer
- family/caregivers
- children’s
groups
- grief recovery
- cancer camps
(for people with cancer or for children
whose parents have cancer)
Although we have made every
effort to find support groups in North Carolina,
we cannot guarantee that this list
is complete.
TIPS FOR FINDING A SUPPORT GROUP
- Check the
following county-by-county listings in
this chapter. If you find a group, make
sure to call the contact number to verify
the day, time and meeting location of
the group as these are subject to change.
- Check
with your local hospital or cancer center.
New groups start all the time, and
some groups (like Look Good . . . Feel
Better) take place every few months. In
addition, you might find that your hospital
or cancer center has wellness activities
such as yoga, exercise, nutrition or
art therapy.
- Check with
your local American Cancer Society
office (in phone book) or call 800.ACS.2345
(for hearing impaired, 866.228.4327). They
sometimes sponsor groups such as Reach
to Recovery, and Look Good . . . Feel Better
several times throughout the year, usually
at a local hospital or cancer center.
- If
you have a cancer support organization
in your area (such as Buddy Kemp Caring
House in Charlotte, Cancer Services,
Inc. in Winston-Salem, or Cornucopia House
Cancer Support Center in Chapel Hill),
check with them to see if they have a support
group for you or other activities you may
be interested in.
ALAMANCE COUNTY
Breast Cancer Groups
Burlington Breast Cancer Support Group
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
609 Trail Two, Burlington, NC 27215
Meets second Monday of the month at 7:00
pm
Has guest speakers every few months.
Contact: Linda VonCannon at 336.570.1749
or
Women of Color Breast Cancer Support Group
Burlington, NC 27215
Call for meeting time and place.
Has various topics of interest to group members.
Contact: Dondi Alston at 336.227.9977 or
ALLEGHANY COUNTY
Cancer Group
Rainbow of Hope
Alleghany Wellness Center
4 South Main Street, Sparta, NC 28675
Meets third Monday of the month at 11:30
am
For patients, survivors, family and friends.
Contact: Wanda Cleary at 336.372.4713
ASHE COUNTY
Women’s
Cancer Group
Women’s Cancer
Support Group
Jefferson, NC 28640
Meets first Tuesday of the month at 6:30
pm
Usually meets in local eateries; call for
more information.
Contact: Mickie Jones at 336.846.9213 or
or Nancy Kautz at
336.846.0781
Cancer Group
Cancer Support Group
Meets first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm
Various locations; call for more information.
Contact: Nancy Kautz at 336.846.0781
BEAUFORT COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Washington Breast Cancer Support Group
Beaufort County Hospital, Education Department
628 East 12th Street, Washington, NC 27889
Meets third Tuesday of the month at 7:00
pm
Group is active in annual Relay for Life.
Contact: Maria Stancill at 252.975.4416 (w)
or
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Southport-Oak Island Breast Cancer Support
Group
Oak Island Recreation Center, Oak Island,
NC 28465
Meets second Tuesday of each month at 10:30
am
Group is open to all survivors, family, caregivers
and friends. Women who have been newly diagnosed
are especially encouraged to attend.
Contact: Jan Hartlaub at 910.278.4045 or
Cancer Group
Cancer Support Group
Brendan Hall, St. Brendan’s Catholic
Church
Supply, NC 28462
Meets first Wednesday of each month at 1:30
pm
Open to any cancer patient, survivor, family
or friends.
Contact: Betty Zegan at 910.842.5767 or St.
Brendan’s at 910.754.8544
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
In Good Company
Asheville Imaging, Second Floor
534 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Meets second and fourth Tuesday of the month
at 5:30 pm
Contact: Denise Steuber, RN, Cancer Outreach
at 828.213.1839 or 800.443.2233 or
Cancer Group
Pathways —Life
after Cancer
Lewis Rathbun Center, Lower Level
121 Sherwood Road, Asheville, NC 28803
www.pathways-lifeaftercancer.org
Healing Pathways, in supportive group environment,
offers individual counseling, family/caregiver
services and a post-treatment survivor group.
For services with a fee, insurance and Medicare
are accepted, sliding scale offered to those
who qualify.
Contact: Blakely Gray at 828.252.4106 or
Cancer Camp
Camp Bluebird
Bonclarken Assembly
500 Pine Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Camp for adult cancer patients (age 18 and
over) is held in May and October (2 night,
3-day retreat). Registration fee minimal.
Recreation, education, crafts, artwork, music
therapy, educational sessions, healthy eating
and camp support offered. Limited space available.
Contact: Leslie Verner, RN, Director at 828.213.4656
or 800.443.2233
BURKE COUNTY
Cancer Group
HOPE (Helping Other People Endure)
Grace Hospital, Outpatient Surgery Lobby
2201 South Sterling Street, Morganton, NC
28655
Meets second Monday of the month at 6:00
pm
Meeting consists of both structured program
and fellowship sessions.
Contact: Jan Hollar at 828.580.6703 or jhollar@blueridgehealth.org
CABARRUS COUNTY
Breast Cancer Groups
Circle of Hope
Northeast Medical Center
Women’s Center Lobby, Medical Arts
Building
920 Church Street North, Concord, NC 28025
Meets second Tuesday of each month from 6:00
- 7:30 pm
For anyone with breast cancer.
Contact: Cindy Wise, RN, MSN, Breast Health
Navigator at 704.783.2392 or Betsy Clark,
MSW, at 704.783.2393
Pink Ribbon Friends
Central United Methodist Church
30 Union Street North, Concord, NC 28025
Meets first Monday of the month from 11:00
am - 1:00 pm
A community coalition to coordinate efforts
to increase breast cancer awareness, prevention
and early detection. All women invited to
join in the fight against breast cancer and
advocate for those diagnosed with breast
cancer.
Contact: Cindy Wise, RN, MSN, Breast Health
Navigator, at 704.783.2392
Women’s Cancer
Group
Look Good . . . Feel Better
NorthEast Medical Center
George Batte Cancer Center Conference Room
920 Church Street North, Concord, NC 28025
Meets second and fourth Tuesdays of the month
from 9:00 - 11:00 am
Make-up, hairstyling and grooming techniques
to help women throughout chemotherapy and
radiation to enhance appearance and self-esteem.
Contact: Dallene Dillard at 704.933.9028
Cancer Groups
Cancer Support Group
NorthEast Medical Center
Mariam Cannon Hayes Family Center, Classrooms
1 and 2
920 Church Street North, Concord, NC 28025
Meets first Tuesday of the month from 6:30
- 8:00 pm
For cancer survivors and families to share
experiences.
Contact: Chaplain Tony A. Biles, BCC, MDiv,
at 704.783.1443 or Karen Potter, RN, at 704.783.1577
CFC: Changing the Face of Cancer
NorthEast Oncology Associates
George Batte Cancer Center Lobby, 2nd Floor
920 Church Street North, Concord, NC 28025
Meets second Thursday of the month at 6:00
pm
For patients who are diagnosed with Stage
III or Stage IV cancer. Offers help for patients
to maintain quality of life and cope with
physical and emotional challenges. Family
and loved ones welcome.
Contact: Cora Davis, MSW, at 704.783.1055
Steps for Hope
NorthEast Medical Center
Women’s Center Conference Room
920 Church Street North, Concord, NC 28025
Meets fourth Tuesday of the month at 9:00
am
Addresses taking care during and after treatment,
exercise and nutrition.
Contact: Sommer McNaughton at 704.783.3100,
ext. 6584
Family/Caregiver Group
Caregiver’s Support
Group
NorthEast Medical Center
George Batte Cancer Center
920 Church Street North, Concord, NC 28025
Call for meeting day and time.
Group provides support for family members
and other loved ones who are caring for those
diagnosed with cancer.
Contact: Cora Davis, MSW, at 704.783.1055
or Betsy Clark, MSW, at 704.783.2393
Children’s Group
Kid’s Link
NorthEast Medical Center
George Batte Cancer Center
920 Church Street North, Concord, NC 28025
Call for meeting day and time.
Support for children ages 6 to 14 who have
loved one with cancer. Call for information
and meeting times.
Contact: Cora Davis, MSW, at 704.783.1055
or Betsy Clark, MSW, at 704.783.2393
CALDWELL COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Arm in Arm
Wig Bank of Caldwell County
1250 Hickory Boulevard, Lenoir, NC 28645
Meets third Monday of the month at 6:00 pm
Open to breast cancer survivors, lymphedema
patients, family, friends and caregivers.
Contact: Crystal Dula, RN, Cancer Program
Coordinator, at 828.757.5443
Cancer Group
Futures Unlimited
Wig Bank of Caldwell County
1250 Hickory Boulevard, Lenoir, NC 28645
Meets first Thursday of the month, call for
times.
Open to all cancer survivors, their family
and friends.
Contact: Crystal Dula, RN, Cancer Program
Coordinator, at 828.757.5443
CARTERET COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Tickled Pink Breast Cancer Support Group
Carteret General Hospital
Meeting Room B
3500 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
Meets third Thursday of the month at 5:30
pm
Contact: Gail Russell at 252.808.6642
CATAWBA COUNTY
Breast Cancer Groups
Breast Friends
Frye Regional Medical Center Cancer Center
1781 Tate Boulevard SE, Suite 101, Hickory,
NC 28601
Meets second Monday of the month at 6:30
pm
Contact: Rebecca Couch at 828.315.3596 for
details.
Hearts of Hope Support Group
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hospital Classroom
810 Fairgrove Church Road, Hickory, NC 28601
Meets last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm
Has different speakers each month on topics
such as lymphedema, oncology, nutrition;
Relay for Life team.
Contact: Brenda Putnam at 828.244.0436 or
Cancer Group
CanSurmount
Health First Center at Valley Hills Mall
1960 Highway 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Meets third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm
Open to cancer survivors, family and friends.
Contact: Peggy Messick at 828.485.2302, ext.
225
Survivor’s Journey
Frye Regional Medical Center Cancer Center
1781 Tate Boulevard SE, Suite 101, Hickory,
NC 28601
Meets third Monday of the month at 6:30 pm
Educational support group featuring cancer-related
topics.
Contact: Rebecca Couch at 828.315.3596 for
details
CHATHAM COUNTY
Cancer Group
Cancer Support Group
Siler City, NC 27344
Meets fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30
pm, except December and July. Meets in local
restaurants, call for location; all are welcome;
Relay for Life participation.
Contact: Ava Rives at 919.742.5396
CHOWAN COUNTY
Cancer Group
Cancer Support Group
Chowan Hospital, Edenton, NC 27932
Meets on as-needed basis; call for information.
Contact: Ceil Davenport at 252.482.8451 or
Sylvia Davidson at 252.482.8451
CLEVELAND COUNTY
Women’s Cancer
Group
WINGS Cancer Support Group
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
Cancer Center Waiting Room
201 East Grover Street, Shelby, NC 28150
Meets first Monday of the month at 6:00 pm
Contact: Cindy Yeargin at 704.487.3692 or
COLUMBUS COUNTY
AFRICAN AMERCAN BREAST Cancer Group
Faith in Action Cancer Support Group
Hallsboro, NC
Meets second and fourth Thursday at 6:00
pm. Call for location.
Contact: Armatha Shular at 910.646.4898
CRAVEN COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Breast Cancer Support Group
New Bern, NC 28562
Meets second Monday of the month at 1:00
pm and fourth Monday of the month at 7:00
pm
Meets in various locations. An ongoing, informal
peer group, endorsed by the American Cancer
Society.
Contact: Barbara Phillips at 252.636.0186
or
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Women’s
Cancer Group
Facing Forward
The Cancer Center of Cape Fear Valley Health
System
Cancer Center Conference Room (basement level)
1638 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7:00
- 8:30 pm
Education and support; program and discussion
time for women living with cancer.
Contact: Cancer care social workers, David
Sullivan or Kim Hedge at 910.609.6791 or
910.609.4626
Family/Caregiver Groups
CARE Group (Cancer Advocacy, Resource and
Education)
Adult Family Support Group
The Cancer Center of Cape Fear Valley Health
System
Cancer Center Conference Room (basement level)
1638 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Meets first Thursday of the month at 6:00
- 7:30 pm
Open discussion, education and support for
cancer patients, family members or caregivers
of cancer patients.
Contact: Cancer care social workers, David
Sullivan or Kim Hedge at 910.609.6791 or
910.609.4626
Caregiver Support Group
HealthPlex, Cape Fear Valley Health System
1930 Skibo Road, Classroom C, Fayetteville,
NC 28314
Meets fourth Monday of the month at 11:00
am
Contact: Helga Baer at 910.867.5385
Children’s Group
Coming Together Children’s
Support Group
The Cancer Center of Cape Fear Valley Health
System
Cancer Center Conference Room (basement level)
1638 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Meets third Thursday of the month at 6:00
- 8:00 pm
For children (age 5-18) whose family members
are dealing with cancer. Parents invited,
call to register.
Contact: Cancer care social workers, David
Sullivan or Kim Hedge at 910.609.6791 or
910.609.4626
Grief Recovery Group
Cape Fear Valley Hospice Bereavement Support
Group
Hospice Department, Village Drive Education
Center
3418 Village Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Meets first and third Thursday of the month
from
noon - 1:30 pm
For those who have experienced death of a
loved one. Call for details.
Contact: Chaplain Teresa Strickland or Brenda
Kain at 910.609.6511
DARE COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Christian Breast Cancer Support Group
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 2:30
pm
Call for meeting location in Kitty Hawk,
NC.
Contact: Marcy Brenner at 252.261.0240
DAVIDSON COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Friends for Life
Davidson County Cancer Services, Inc.
503 West Center Street, Lexington, NC 27292
Meets first Thursday of the month at 6:00
pm
Primarily for survivors, but friends and
family welcome.
Contact: Gerri Hartley at 336.249.7265 or
Cancer Group
Sharing Hope & Recovery
Efforts (SHARE)
Davidson County Cancer Services, Inc.
503 West Center Street, Lexington, NC 27295
Meets third Thursday of the month at Noon
and 6:00 pm
Family and children support group meets at
6:00 pm.
Contact: Gerri Hartley at 336.249.7265 or
DAVIE COUNTY
Cancer Group
Conversations on Cancer for
Both Men and Women with Cancer
Davie County
Library
371 North Main Street, Mocksville, NC 27028
Meets second Tuesday of the month from
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Program features speakers, group discussion
and support for men and women with any
type of cancer. Sponsored by Cancer Services,
Inc.
Contact: Melissa Lyle-Nipper at 800.228.7421
or 336.760.9983
DURHAM COUNTY
Breast Cancer Groups
Breast Cancer Support Group
Duke Clinics Conference Room 1993
Across from Clinics 1B and 1C, Morris Building
Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Durham,
NC 27710
www.cancer.duke.edu/support
Meets first and third Wednesday each month
from
7:00 - 8:30 pm (call for dates)
Contact: Duke Cancer Patient Support at 919.684.4497
or
Breast Cancer Support for Younger Women
Duke Clinics Conference Room 1993
Across from Clinics 1B and 1C, Morris Building
Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Durham,
NC 27710
www.cancer.mc.duke.edu/support
Meets first Tuesday of each month from 4:00
- 6:00 pm
For women age 40 years and younger diagnosed
with breast cancer.
Contact: Duke Cancer Patient Support at 919.684.4497
or
AFRICAN AMERICAN BREAST CANCER GROUPS
Sister’s Network
Breast Cancer Support Group
Durham, NC
Call for location, days and times
For African-American breast cancer survivors.
Provides safe haven to share concerns, questions
and learn new ways to regain control of one’s
life. Affiliated with Sisters Network national
organization.
Contact: Valarie Worthy at 919.419.8284 or
sisterstriangle@aol.com
Triangle Area Breast Cancer Support Group
Durham, NC 27710
Call for more information. Also called the
Triangle Area African American Breast Cancer
Support Group.
Contact: Pearl Shelby at 919.682.3316 or
Women’s Cancer
Group
Look Good . . . Feel Better
Duke North, Conference Room # 1700A
Duke Comprehensive Cancer, Durham, NC 27710
www.cancer.duke.edu/support
Meets third Monday of the month from 10:30
am - Noon
Make-up, hairstyling and grooming techniques
to help women throughout chemotherapy and
radiation to enhance appearance and self-esteem.
Contact: Duke Cancer Patient Support at 919.684.4497
or
Metastatic Cancer Group
Living with Breast Cancer as a Chronic Illness
Duke Clinics Conference Room 1993
Across from Clinics 1B and 1C, Morris Building
Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Durham,
NC 27710
www.cancer.duke.edu/support
Meets second Thursday each month from 10:00
- 11:00 am
For women not in remission and continuing
to live with breast cancer. Breakfast is
served.
Contact: Duke Cancer Patient Support at 919.684.4497
or cancersupport@mc.duke.edu
Family/Caregiver Group
Meet with Family Members of Other Cancer
Patients
Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center
Duke Hospital North, 9300 Family Lounge
Durham, NC 27710
www.cancer.duke.edu/support
Meets every Monday from 2:30 - 3:30 pm.
Chat with others about coping with a loved
one’s illness.
Contact: Duke Cancer Patient Support at 919.684.4497
or
Grief Recovery Group
Tender Loving Care
Durham, NC 27704
Call for location, days and times.
Contact: Ann Ritter at 800.377.5827
EDGECOMBE COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Bosom Buddies
Heritage Hospital, Pittman Room
111 Hospital Drive, Tarboro, NC 27886
Meets second Thursday of the month at 7:30
pm
Contact: Sheila Weeks at 252.823.5546
FORSYTH COUNTY
AFRICAN AMERICAN Breast Cancer Group
YWCA Sister Speak!
1201 Glade Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Meets 4th Saturday of each month. Call for
times.
Contact: Betty Meadows at 336.722.5138, ext.
232
Breast Cancer Groups
Conversations on Cancer/Pink Broomstick
Cancer Services, Inc.
3175 Maplewood Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC
27103
Meets third Thursday each month from Noon
- 1:30 pm
Program will feature speakers, group discussion
and support for women with breast cancer.
Contact: Nedra Edwards Hines at 800.228.7421
or 336.760.9983 or
Redefining Survival: Women Facing Breast
Cancer Together
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Cancer Patient Support Program Support Room
Conference Room # 1, 4th Floor, Surgical
Oncology Breast Cancer Center, Outpatient
Building
Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem,
NC 27157
Free quarterly seminar addressing issues
of women with breast cancer, facilitated
by Gail Hurt, RN, MAEd, LPC.
Contact: Sheila Lee at 336.716.7980 or shlee@wfubmc.edu
to register.
Women’s Cancer
Group
Conversations on Cancer for Women
Cancer Services, Inc.
3175 Maplewood Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC
27103
Meets third Tuesday each month from 6:30
- 7:30 pm
Program will feature speakers, group discussion
and support for women with any type of cancer.
Contact: Nedra Edwards Hines at 800.228.7421
or 336.760.9983 or g
Cancer Groups
Active Treatment Support Group
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Cancer Patient Support Program Suite Waiting
Area,
3rd Floor, Outpatient Cancer Center Building
Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem,
NC 27157
Meets every Wednesday from 10:30 - 11:45
am
Group is for people currently in the midst
of treatment for any type of cancer.
Contact: Sheila Lee at 336.716.7980 or or Cancer Patient Support Program 336.716.3741
CanSurmount Patient Visitor Program
American Cancer Society
Matches up cancer patients one-on-one with
other people who have had cancer. Also matches
family members with relatives of other patients
for support.
Contact: 336.768.1224 or 800.ACS.2345
Chemo+You
Derrick L. Davis Forysth Regional Cancer
Center
3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem,
NC 27103
Held twice a year; has 5 sessions once a
month on How Chemotherapy Works, Coping with
Side Effects, Nutrition and Wellness during
Treatment, Complementary Therapies, and Moving
On.
Contact: Karen Shearin at 336.718.0264
Conversations on Cancer Recurrence
Cancer Services, Inc.
3175 Maplewood Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC
27103
Meets second Tuesday of the month at noon
Program will feature speakers, group discussion
and support for people dealing with recurrence
of any type of cancer.
Contact: Linda Miller at 800.228.7421 or
336.760.9983
I Can Cope
Call for dates, times and locations.
A series of two-hour classes in which medical
staff answer questions about cancer, treatment,
research and emotions.
Contact: American Cancer Society at 800.227.2345
St. Paul’s Episcopal
Church: Living with Cancer
Support Group
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Dining
Room
520 Summit Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at noon
For people of all faiths; everyone is welcome.
Bring your lunch with you.
Contact: Kathy Janeway at 336.727.7537 or
Janet Sanford at 336.765.9386
Family/Caregiver Groups
Caregiver Support Group
Best Health Center, Hanes Mall
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
www.hospicewsfc.org
Meets fourth Monday of each month from 1:00
- 2:00 pm
Contact: Susanna Lund or Jack LoCicero at
336.768.3972
Caregivers Support Group
Derrick L. Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer
Center
3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem,
NC 27103
Meets weekly; call for details.
Contact: Sue Mason at 336.718.3218
Caring for the Caregiver
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
9th Floor Reynolds Tower, Family Waiting
Room
Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem,
NC 27157
Meets every Wednesday at 6:00 pm
Deals with challenges facing families of
cancer patients; informal support group.
Contact: Pat DeChatelet at 336.713.6954 or
CHILDREN’S Group
It’s About Kids
Derrick L. Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer
Center
3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem,
NC 27103
Meets from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Group is for children (ages 6-17) of patients
newly diagnosed or under treatment. Three
successive weekly sessions feature tour of
treatment area, time to talk about questions,
an activity (game or project) and supper.
Contact: Chaplain Joanne Swanson at 336.718.8588
Grief Recovery Groups
Carousel Family Center Support Group
The Grief Center of Hospice of Winston-Salem/
Forsyth County, Inc.
1100-C South Stratford Road, Winston-Salem,
NC 27103
www.hospicewsfc.org
Groups are year-round grief support programs
for children (ages 5-17) and adults. Orientation
prior to attending a support group is required
for adults. Registration required for orientation
and meetings. Call for dates and information.
Contact: Geraldine Smith at 336.768.3972
Coping with Grief & Loss
after Death of a Loved One
The Grief Center of Hospice of Winston-Salem/
Forsyth County, Inc.
1100-C South Stratford Road, Winston-Salem,
NC 27103
www.hospicewsfc.org
Free workshop for adults, call for dates
and information.
Contact: Geraldine Smith at 336.768.3972
Grief Support Group
Derrick L. Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer
Center
3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem,
NC 27103
Meets monthly, call for details.
Contact: Mary Childress at 336.718.8486
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Grief Recovery Group
Tender Loving Care
1937 Highway 39 North, Louisburg, NC 27549
Meets second and fourth Tuesdays of the month
from
11:00 am to 12:15 pm
Contact: Ann Ritter at 800.377.5827
GASTON COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Breast Cancer Support Group
Gaston Memorial Hospital, Cancer Center
Dogwood Room
2525 Court Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054
Meets second Monday of the month at 6:00
pm
Speaker or topic each month; for breast cancer
survivors during and after treatment; mailing
list for announcements and support group
topics.
Contact: Hotline 704.834.2932
Cancer Group
Living with Cancer Support Group
Gaston Hematology/Oncology
Meets quarterly as needed, call for details
For anyone dealing with cancer; an unstructured
format with group discussion and group support.
Contact: Hotline at 704.834.2932
POWER Program
(Program for Oncology Wellness and Education
Rehabilitation)
An exercise rehabilitation program for cancer
patients to help regain strength and stamina.
Four weeks of free, medically-monitored exercise
at rehab facility as well as wellness classes
that can be taken at leisure. Call for more
information.
Contact: Sunday Crisp at 704.671.7930
Grief Recovery Group
Grief Recovery Support Group
Carothers Funeral Home
312 West 2nd Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052
Meets first and third Thursday each month
from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Contact: Carothers Funeral Home at 704.867.6337
New Hope Counseling Center For Grief and
Loss
Gaston Hospice
258 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC
28504
Call for specific meeting place, dates and
times. Minimal fee, must pre-register.
Contact: Terri Ray at 704.861.8405
GUILFORD COUNTY
Breast Cancer Groups
Breast Cancer Support Group
The American Cancer Society
4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27403
www.mosescone.com
Meets third Tuesday of the month at 7:00
pm
Facilitated by Laura Herring, MA, LPA, who
specializes in health psychology. Meet others
in similar circumstances, share and learn
new ways to cope with, adapt to and live
with a breast cancer diagnosis.
Contact: Tammy Knutson at 336.832.1100 or
800.533.3463
ENCOREplus Program
YWCA of Greensboro
One YWCA Place, Greensboro, NC 27401
Meets every Tuesday at 9:30 am.
Includes shallow water and floor exercise,
relaxation, and support. Cost is $22 for
5 visits, $40 for 10 visits or $60 for 20
visits, plus $20 yearly membership fee.
Contact: Melinda Morton at 336.273.3461
Pink Ribbon Network
The Cancer Center at High Point Regional
Health System
601 North Elm Street, High Point, NC 27261
www.highpointregional.org
Meets first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm
Contact: Janet Forrest, Oncology Counselor
at 336.878-6000, Ext. 2251 or 336.878.6069
or
Women’s Cancer
Group
Look Good . . . Feel Better
Moses Cone Regional Cancer Center
2nd Floor Conference Room
501 North Elam Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403
Meets second Monday of the month at 10:00
am
Make-up, hairstyling and grooming techniques
to help women throughout chemotherapy and
radiation to enhance appearance and self-esteem.
Contact: American Cancer Society at 800.282.4914
Cancer Groups
General Cancer Support Group
Moses Cone Regional Cancer Center
501 North Elam Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403
www.mosescone.com
Meets fourth Tuesday of the month from 10:00
- noon
Contact: Tammy Knutson at 336.832.1100
Hope Unlimited
St. Leo’s Place
805 Sullivan Street, Greensboro, NC 27405
Meets second Monday of the month at 11:00
am
Supportive, relaxed, upbeat environment especially
for new participants; occasional special
events in evenings.
Contact: Dorothy Silver at 336.378.1047
Life after Treatment
Moses Cone Regional Cancer Center,
2nd Floor Conference Room
501 North Elam Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403
Meets third Tuesday of the month from 7:00
- 8:00 pm
Support group for individuals diagnosed with
cancer and finished with treatment. Shares
skills to cope with difficult emotions, including
fear of cancer recurrence, depression, anger;
gain support by sharing concerns with other
survivors; improve knowledge of cancer-related
resources and information; learn ways to
improve relationships and quality of life.
Contact: Heather Kitchen, MSW, at 336.832.0648
Living With Cancer
The Cancer Center at High Point Regional
Health System
601 North Elm Street, High Point, NC 27261
www.highpointregional.org
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7:00
pm
A support group for any person with cancer
and/or their family members. No registration
is necessary.
Contact: Janet Forrest, Oncology Counselor
at 336.878.6000, Ext. 2251 or 336.878.6069
or
The Healing Circle
Moses Cone Health System
501 North Elam Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403
www.mosescone.com
Monthly educational program; call for times
and dates.
Contact: Tammy Knutson at 336.832.1100
Family/Caregiver Group
Caregiver’s Program
Moses Cone Health System
501 North Elam Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403
www.mosescone.com
Call for specific meeting place, dates and
times. Comprehensive educational and support
program helps caregivers cope with challenges
of caring for a family member or friend with
cancer.
Contact: Tammy Knutson at 336.832.1100
Grief Recovery Groups
Bereavement for Spouses
Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro
2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405
Meets weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Registration required. Group sessions meet
for 9 sessions. One-on-one counseling available.
Contact: Diane McLaughlin at 336.621.5565
Day Group
Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro
2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405
Meets weekly on Thursdays from 1:30 - 3:30
pm
Registration required. Group sessions meet
for 9 sessions. One-on-one counseling available.
Contact: Diane McLaughlin at 336.621.5565
Loss of Others
Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro
2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405
Meets weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Registration required. Group sessions meet
for 9 sessions. One-on-one counseling available.
Contact: Diane McLaughlin at 336.621.5565
HALIFAX COUNTY
Women’s
Cancer Group
HOPE: Helping Other People Emotionally
Joe Story Senior Citizen Building
701 Jackson Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Meets fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00
pm
Contact: Myrtle Coates at 252.535.8403 or
252.537.6468
HAYWOOD COUNTY
Cancer Groups
Cancer Support Group
Canton Museum Building
36 Park Street, Canton, NC 28716
Meets first and third Tuesday of the month
at 2:00 pm Supported by the American Cancer
Society.
Contact: Riley Covin at 828.648.3281 or
Waynesville Cancer Support Group
First Methodist Church (Wesley Classroom)
210 South Haywood Street, Waynesville, NC
28786
Meets first Thursday of the month at 5:00
pm
Contact: Josh Pierce, American Cancer Society,
at 828.631.4429
HENDERSON COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Four Seasons Breast Cancer Survivors
Pardee Health Education Center
Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons Boulevard
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Meets second and fourth Thursday each month
at 1:00 pm
Contact: Gloria Wall at 828.884.5895 or Pardee
Hospital Health Education Center 828.692.4600
HERTFORD COUNTY
Cancer Group
Cancer Support Group
First Presbyterian Church
East Church Street and South Catherine Creek
Road
Ahoskie, NC 27910
Meets fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00
pm
Contact: Bonnie Langdale at 252.332.3640
IREDELL COUNTY
BREAST CANCER GROUP
Breast Cancer Support Group
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
171 Fairview Road, Mooresville, NC 28117
Meets second Tuesday each month at 11:45
pm
Contact: Chaplain Elizabeth Hyland at 704.660.4112
Cancer Groups
Living With Cancer
Iredell Memorial Hospital
Second Floor West Living Room Area
557 Brookdale Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677
Meets fourth Tuesday each month at noon.
Light lunch provided.
Contact: Ingrid Peake, facilitator at 704.878.4555,
or Chaplain Tom Sherrod, facilitator at 704.878.3414
SHARE: Sharing Hopes and Recovery Efforts
Davis Medical Center, Cafeteria
218 Old Mocksville Road, Statesville, NC
28625
Meets second Monday of the month at noon
Majority of participants are breast cancer
patients; open to both men and women. Lunch
provided by hospital.
Contact: Delores Spielman, Chaplain at 704.838.7299
or
JOHNSTON COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Johnston Area Breast Cancer Support Group
The Lassiter House
Horne Memorial United Methodist Church
121 East 2nd Street, Clayton, NC 27520
Meets monthly at various locations. Call
for details.
Contact: Mindy Drake at 919.661.7234 or
Cancer Group
Cancer Support Group
Johnston Memorial Hospital
509 Brightleaf Boulevard, Smithfield, NC
27577
www.johnstonmemorial.org
Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm
Group is offered in partnership with American
Cancer Society.
Contact: Connie Grady at 919.934.8171, Ext.
7759 or
LENOIR COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Breast Cancer Support Group
Lenoir Memorial Hospital
Wellness Center, Lower Level Classroom
100 Airport Road, Kinston, NC 28501
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 6:30
pm
Contact: Lesa Williams at 252.522.7014
LINCOLN COUNTY
Cancer Group
Cancer Support Group
Gaston College, Lincolnton Campus
South Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28093
Call for meeting day and time.
Contact: Ann Abee at 704.735.8668
MACON COUNTY
Cancer Group
Macon County Cancer Support Group
First United Methodist Church
66 Harrison Avenue, Franklin, NC 28734
Meets second Thursday of the month at 7:00
pm
Medically-oriented speakers and support;
involved in Relay for Life and other community
activities.
Contact: Lucille Cocke at 828.369.7722 or
or Carolyn Hartsell at 828.524.3839
McDOWELL COUNTY
Cancer Group
HUGS for Life
The McDowell Hospital
100 Rankin Drive, Marion, NC 28752
Meets second Thursday of the month at 6:00
pm
Contact: Karin Hicks at 828.254.8232
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
African American Breast Cancer
Group
Sisters Network of the Piedmont
Buddy Kemp Caring House
242 Colonial Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
www.presbyterian.org/buddykemp
Meets third Thursday of the month at 6:30
pm
Provides safe haven to share concerns, questions
and learn new ways to regain control of one’s
life. Affiliated with national Sisters Network.
Contact: Tracy Cook-Brewton at 704.865.2227
or Buddy Kemp Caring House at 704.384.5223
Breast Cancer Groups
Bosom Buddies
Buddy Kemp Caring House
242 Colonial Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
www.presbyterian.org/buddykemp
Meets every Wednesday from 10:00 - noon;
potluck lunch second Wednesday of the month;
bi-monthly bulletin and mailing list available.
Contact: Karin Van Heyningen, Buddy Kemp
Caring House at 704.384.5223
Carolina Breast Friends
Myers Park United Methodist Church,
Parish Building., Room 106
1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7:00
pm
Social and educational group is for women
at all stages of breast cancer.
www.carolinabreastfriends.org
Contact: Kristy Adams-Ebel at 704.948.0886
Lake Norman Breast Cancer Support Group
Walker Family Chiropractic
18635 Old Statesville Road (Hwy 115)
Huntersville, NC 28078
Meets the first and third Tuesday of the
month
from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Contact: Carol White at 704.489.2711 or Cathy
Quade at 704.662.0770
Lake Wylie Breast Cancer Support Group
River Hills Community Church
104 Hamilton Ferry Road, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Meets the second Monday of the month; call
for times
Gives women with breast cancer a chance to
share support, activities and have fun.
Contact: Marilyn Feininger at 803.831.0286
or Bonnie Koepke at 803.831.2700
Look Good . . . Feel Better
Buddy Kemp Caring House
242 Colonial Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
www.presbyterian.org/buddykemp
Meets first Monday of the month from 10:00
am to Noon. Call to register.
Make-up, hairstyling and grooming techniques
to help women throughout chemotherapy and
radiation to enhance appearance and self-esteem.
Sponsored by American Cancer Society.
Contact: Karin Van Heyningen, Buddy Kemp
Caring House at 704.384.5223
Cancer Groups
Adapting and Growing
Buddy Kemp Caring House
242 Colonial Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
www.presbyterian.org/buddykemp
Meets every Tuesday from 11:30 am - 1:00
pm
Group is for adults dealing with cancer and
their families.
Contact: Karin Van Heyningen, Buddy Kemp
Caring House at 704.384.5223 or 800.998.HOPE
(4673)
Advanced Techniques Group
Buddy Kemp Caring House
242 Colonial Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
www.presbyterian.org/buddykemp
Meets every Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 pm;
call for details.
Open to cancer survivors. Teaches meditation/self-help
techniques; education on stress and effects
on immune system. Participants will learn
relaxation, imagery and more. Licensed psychotherapist
facilitates.
Contact: Karin Van Heyningen, Buddy Kemp
Caring House at 704.384.5223 or 800.998.HOPE
(4673)
Live Poet’s Society
Buddy Kemp Caring House
242 Colonial Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
www.presbyterian.org/buddykemp
Meets first and third Friday of the month
at 1:30 - 3:00 pm
For anyone with cancer who would like to
share prose or poetry, writing, experiences
and feelings in informal setting. Call for
details.
Contact: Buddy Kemp Caring House at 704.384.5223
or 800.998.HOPE (4673)
Lunch With Cancer Survivors
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
(follow signs to Cafeteria)
171 Fairview Road, Mooresville, NC 28117
Meets second Tuesday of the month at Noon
- 1:00 pm
For cancer survivors and caregivers, complimentary
lunch
Contact: Elizabeth Hyland, Chaplain at 704.660.4112
Strides to Strength
Presbyterian Cancer Center
200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
Cancer physical and wellness program designed
to help achieve physical and emotional wellness
after a diagnosis of cancer. Meets for 24
sessions over 12 weeks.
Contact: Presbyterian Cancer Center at 704.384.5560
Together Learning About Cancer
Buddy Kemp Caring House, Charlotte, NC
242 Colonial Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
www.presbyterian.org/buddykemp
Meets every Monday from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Group is facilitated by a licensed psychotherapist
and nurse. Semi-monthly bulletin and mailing
list available.
Contact: Karin Van Heyningen, Buddy Kemp
Caring House at 704.384.5223
What Now?
Buddy Kemp Caring House
242 Colonial Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
www.presbyterian.org/buddykemp
Meets Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 pm; ten-week
series
This support group focuses on variety of
topics to help patients and family members
re-evaluate priorities and explore additional
coping strategies. Call for details.
Contact: Karin Van Heyningen, Buddy Kemp
Caring House at 704.384.5223 or 800.998.HOPE
(4673)
WOMEN’S CANCER
GROUP
Women Living with Cancer
Blumenthal Cancer Center
Morehead Medical Plaza, Resource Room/Library
Morehead Street and Harding Place, Charlotte,
NC 28232
Meets every Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Contact: Meg Turner at 704.355.7283 or
Cancer Camp
Camp Phoenix
Buddy Kemp Caring House
242 Colonial Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
www.presbyterian.org/buddykemp
Annual three-day, two-night retreat for cancer
patients, survivors and their family. Held
each September at Camp Thunderbird on Lake
Wylie. Registration fee minimal. Recreational
and social activities, children’s activities,
supportive interaction with other cancer
survivors.
Contact: Buddy Kemp Caring House at 704.384.5223
or 800.998.HOPE (4673)
MITCHELL COUNTY
Cancer Group
Cancer Support Group
Spruce Pine Community Hospital
Teleconference Room, Ground Floor
125 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Meets last Thursday of the month at 6:30
pm
Contact: Sharon Edwards at 828.766.1770
MOORE COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Breast Cancer Support Group
FirstHealth of the Carolinas
FirstHealth Conference Center, Conference
Room C
155 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374
Meets second Monday of the month at 7:00
pm at old Moore Regional Hospital
Contact: Neddie Ollis 910.692.9012 or Rachel
Cuff at 910.692.6533 or Patient Education
staff: Amy, Barbara or Debbie at 910.215.1583
or 910.215.1585
NASH COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Breast Cancer Support Group
Lakeside Baptist Church
1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7:00
pm
Provides support to women who are undergoing
diagnosis and treatment for cancer.
Contact: Linda McCoy at 252.443.8358
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Karen Jo Smith Breast Cancer Support Group
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Medical Mall Conference Room
2239 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
www.nhrmc.org
Meets first Thursday of the month at 7:00
pm
Occasionally has guest speakers; group is
open to general public and has been meeting
for seven years.
Contact: Maureen Dugan at 910. 343.7973 or
Cancer Group
CanSurvive
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Zimmer Cancer Center, Conference Room
2131 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28403
www.nhrmc.org
Meets second Thursday of the month from 6:00
- 7:30 pm
For patients and family members dealing with
cancer who live in southeastern North Carolina.
Contact: Michelle Erlich at 910.815.5870
Grief Recovery Group
Living with Grief
Lower Cape Fear Hospice
725A Wellington Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
Meets Mondays from 10:00 am - noon or Thursdays
from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for six sessions.
A growth and education group for adults who
have experienced death. Pre-registration
is necessary, and participants are asked
to attend all sessions.
Contact: Julie Errett at 910.815.3971 or
Sue Strickler at 910.772.5461
ONSLOW COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Bosom Buddies
Logan’s Roadhouse
Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Meets first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm
Contact: Janice Cox at 910.355.0000 (w) or
910.455.8321 (h) or
Cancer Group
Cancer Support Group
Onslow Memorial Hospital
317 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 6:30
pm
Contact: Karen Sota at 910.327.0546
ORANGE COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Hillsborough Female Cancer Support Group
Abundant Life Church
512 US Highway 70 East, Hillsborough, NC
27278
Meets third Wednesday of the month at 5:30
pm
Contact: Audrey Southerland at 919.732.4019
Cancer Group
Getting Your Bearings Cancer Patient Support
Group
Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center
Overlook Building, Suite 220
111 Cloister Court, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
www.cornucopiahouse.org
Meets second and fourth Wednesday of the
month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Open to all cancer patients and survivors
at any stage of treatment, recovery or survivorship.
Contact: Cornucopia House at 919.401.9333
or
Metastatic Cancer Group
Living With Metastatic/Advanced Cancer Support
Group
Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center
Overlook Building, Suite 220
111 Cloister Court, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
www.cornucopiahouse.org
Meets second and fourth Thursday of the month
from
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Facilitated by Sue Schneider, Director of
Duke Graduate Oncology Nursing Program. Includes
specific topics and open discussion.
Contact: Cornucopia House at 919.401.9333
or
Family/Caregiver Group
Spouses, Partners, Family Members Support
Group
Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center
Overlook Building, Suite 220
111 Cloister Court, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
www.cornucopiahouse.org
Meets second Monday of the month from 7:00
- 8:30 pm
Co-sponsored by UNC Cancer Center; open to
all support persons and caregivers.
Contact: Liz Sherwood at 919.966.3494 or
Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant Group
Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group
UNC Hospitals
Fifth Floor, Anderson Pavillion Conference
Room
101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Meets every Wednesday at 3:00 pm
Open-ended support group for patients and
family.
Contact: Mary Jackson, LCSW at 919.966.7850
Grief Recovery Group
Companions in Grief
Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center
Overlook Building, Suite 220
111 Cloister Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
www.cornucopiahouse.org
Eight sessions; call for details. For people
grieving the death of a loved one to cancer.
Contact: Val Proffitt at 919.419.0050
PASQUOTANK COUNTY
Women’s
Cancer Group
Albemarle Cancer Support Group for Women
Albemarle Hospital/Albemarle Regional Oncology
Center
1144 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC
27909
Meets third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm
Contact: Vicki Armstrong at 252.331.2044
PERSON COUNTY
Cancer Group
Person County Cancer Support Group
Roxboro Baptist Church, North Main Street
Roxboro, NC 27573
Meets third Tuesday of the month from 7:00
- 8:00 pm
Facilitated by breast cancer and prostate
cancer survivors. Group has sharing time,
guest speakers on cancer issues (active for
nine years).
Contact: Maxine Galloway at 336.599.2057
or Wallace Kirby at 336.597.2054
PITT COUNTY
Breast Cancer Groups
Making It
McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge
903 Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834
Meets third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm
Varies from having speakers to “care
and share” sessions. Open to breast
cancer patients and survivors.
Contact: Debra Whaley, RN, BSN at 252.847.6550
or 800.223.9328 or
Reach to Recovery
McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge Conference Room
903 Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834
An American Cancer Society peer-support visitation
group program. Call to schedule Reach to
Recovery visit.
Contact: American Cancer Society at 800.ACS.2345
or 800.282.2914
Women’s Cancer
Group
Look Good . . . Feel Better
McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge
903 Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834
Call for meeting dates and details.
Make-up, hairstyling and grooming techniques
to help women throughout chemotherapy and
radiation to enhance appearance and self-esteem.
Contact: American Cancer Society at 800.ACS.2345
Cancer Group
Positive Image
Jarvis Methodist Church
510 South Washington Street, Greenville,
NC 27858
Meets first and third Monday of the month
from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Focus is on stress management and a person’s
involvement in self healing and mutual support.
Contact: Rita Finnen at 252.758.8097 or Gene
Eakes at 252.940.0994 or
Grief Recovery Groups
Living on After Loss
Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center
2100 Stantonsburg Road, Greenville, NC 27834
An eight-session program for people who have
lost a loved one. Topics include feelings
and physical effects of loss, normal process
of grief, sharing feelings, and thinking
and acting differently. Registration requested,
no fee. Meets quarterly (January, April,
July and October).
Contact: Cancer Center Administrative Office
at 252.847.9456
Pathways to Hope Bereavement Group
McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge
903 Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834
An ongoing group for persons who have lost
a loved one.
Meets third Thursday of the month at 5:30
pm
Contact: Cancer Center Administrative Office
at 252.847.9456
Children’s Grief
Group
New Colors
Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center
2100 Stantonsburg Road, Greenville, NC 27834
An eight-session bereavement program for
grieving children and their parents to help
them understand and deal with their feelings
and grief to help them come to terms with
their loss. Confidential sessions led by
trained, compassionate professionals. Free,
registration required.
Contact: Janet Thomas at 252.847.5396
Cancer Camp
Camp Dove
Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center
2100 Stantonsburg Road, Greenville, NC 27834
An annual three-day, two-night retreat for
cancer survivors held annually at Trinity
Center, Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Registration
fee minimal. Encourages listening, learning,
sharing and caring, family support, lifestyle
adjustments, educational sessions, side effects
management, healthy eating and creative outlets
through use of arts and crafts. Camp open
to people 18 years or older, including family.
Contact: Cancer Center Administrative Office
at 252.847.7867
RANDOLPH COUNTY
Cancer Group
Cancer Support Group
Hospice of Randolph County
416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 11:30
am - 1:30 pm
Contact: Robin Cockerham at 336.625.5151,
ext. 5538
HUG (Hospice Upbeat Group)
Old Town Dell, 239 White Oak Street,
Asheboro, NC 27203
www.centerofliving.com
Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 11:30
am
Sponsored by Hospice Center of Living (416
Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203).
Contact: Kristy Blakely at 336.672.9300
Children’s Camp
Camp Kesem
Box 99999, Durham, NC 27708
www.campkesem.org
Camp is held in Sophia, NC (near High Point).
Sponsored by Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center
and provided free of charge to families in
need. The 7-day sleep-away camp serves children
(age 6-16) of cancer patients.
Contact: Theresa Poulos at 847.989.382 or
Jeff Lebach at 847.989.8819 or
ROBESON COUNTY
Women’s
Cancer GroupS
Unique Surviving Sisters
Gibson Cancer Center
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
1200 Pine Run Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358
www.srmc.org
Meets first Tuesday of the month at 6:00
pm
For women diagnosed with breast cancer and
other cancers of the female reproductive
system.
Contact: Fran Baldwin at 910.671.5770
Unique Surviving Sisters
Healing Lodge
450 Prospect Road, Pembroke, NC 28372
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 6:00
pm
For women diagnosed with breast cancer and
other cancers of the female reproductive
system.
Contact: Fran Baldwin at 910.671.5770
Grief Recovery Group
Bereavement
Hospice of Robeson, Conference Room
2002 North Cedar Street, Lumberton, NC 28358
www.srmc.org/calendar.cfm
Set of five group meetings start at 7:00
pm on the third Tuesday of January and September.
Group is for grieving individuals who have
experienced the loss of a loved one.
Contact: Rev. Dean Carter at 910.671.5655
or
Children’s Camp
Camp Care Bereavement Weekend for Children
Hospice of Robeson
2002 North Cedar Street, Lumberton, NC 28358
www.srmc.org/calendar.cfm
Meets the third weekend of every May
Group is for children ages 8-16 who have
lost a family member. The camp costs $20,
scholarships available.
Contact: Rev. Dean Carter at 910.671.5655
or
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
Women’s
Cancer Group
Women’s Cancer
Support Group
First Baptist Church
409 South Main Street, Reidsville, NC 27320
Meets fourth Thursday of the month at 10:30
am
Contact: Marilyn Burton at 336.349.8810 or
Alice Smith at 336.342.1931
ROWAN COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Celebration of Life
Salisbury, NC 28144
Meets second Monday of the month at 6:00
pm
Call ahead for dinner reservation. Has a
newsletter each month that gives location
information. Group is an informal social
gathering of breast cancer survivors.
Contact: Debbie Carter at 704.637.9589
Women’s Cancer
Group
Look Good . . . Feel Better
Salisbury YMCA
Jake Alexander Boulevard, Salisbury, NC 28144
Meets first Monday of the month; by appointment
only
Make-up, hairstyling and grooming techniques
to help women throughout chemotherapy and
radiation to enhance appearance and self-esteem.
Contact: Becky Sifford at 704.857.0614
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
Cancer Group
Cancer Education Support Group
Rutherford Hospital
288 South Ridge Crest Avenue, Rutherfordton,
NC 28139
Meets third Thursday every other month at
7:00 pm
Contact: Lisa Davenport at 828.286.5501 or
Betty Webber, President at 828.287.3001
SAMPSON COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Breast Cancer Support Group
Sampson Regional Medical Center, 3rd Floor
Classroom
607 Beaman Street, Clinton, NC 28328
Meets fourth Monday of the month at 6:30
pm
Contact: Wanda Boyette, Coordinator, at 910.592.8511,
ext. 8718
SCOTLAND COUNTY
Cancer Group
Scotland County Cancer Support Group
W.R. Dulin Conference Center
500 Laurinburg, NC 28352
Meets fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00
pm
Group provides emotional support for patients
before and after surgery.
Contact: Scotland Cancer Treatment Center
at 910.291.7630
STANLY COUNTY
Breast
Cancer Group
Breast Cancer Support Group
NorthEast Oncology Associates (Albemarle
Lobby)
945 North 5th Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Meets first Tuesday of the month at 6:30
pm
Contact: Stacey Parrish at 704.982.1880
STOKES COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Conversations on Breast Cancer for Women
Century 21 Nichols Realty Building
625 South Main Street, King, NC 27021
Meets fourth Tuesday each month from 6:30
- 8:00 pm
Program features speakers, group discussion
and support.
Contact: Melissa Lyle-Nipper at 800.228.7421
(Cancer Services, Inc.) or 336.760.9983
Cancer Group
Conversations on Cancer
Walnut Cove Library
Main Street, Walnut Cove, NC 27052
Meets second Monday of the month from 6:30
- 8:00 pm
Program features speakers, group discussion
and support for women with cancer.
Contact: Melissa Lyle-Nipper at 800.228.7421
(Cancer Services, Inc.) or 336.760.9983
SURRY COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Support Group
Mount Airy Public Library, Mount Airy, NC
27030
Meets third Thursday of the month at noon
Contact: Carolyn Largen at 336.789.8235
Cancer Groups
Heart and Soul Cancer Support Group
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Education and Wellness Center
688 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621
Meets third Tuesday of the month at 7:00
pm
For anyone with cancer. Has speakers involved
in cancer treatment as well as practitioners
of holistic and alternative medicine. Group
participation in Relay for Life.
Contact: Nelta Thayer at 336.366.3429 or
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital at 336.526.8365
Surry County Cancer Support Group
Grace Moravian Church
1401 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Meets first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm
(September through June only)
For men and women with any type of cancer.
Occasional guest speakers with focus on advancements
in diagnosis and treatment of cancer; positive
and upbeat with opportunities for additional
social interaction.
Contact: Carolyn Largen at 336.789.8235
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
S.O.S. (Sisterhood of Survivors)
Carolina Community Bank at Straus Park
Asheville Highway, Brevard, NC 28712
Meets last Thursday of the month at noon
Contact: Darlene Drake at 828.884.2257
VANCE COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Tender Loving Care
First Baptist Church
205 West Winders Street, Henderson, NC 27536
Meets second and fourth Wednesdays of the
month from noon - 1:00 pm
Contact: Ann Ritter at 800.377.5827
WAKE COUNTY
African American Breast Cancer
Group
Support Our Sisters
Rex Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
www.rexhealth.com
Meets first Tuesday of the month at 6:00
pm
Provides support, advocacy, education and
fellowship.
Contact: Latanja Williams at 919.784.6247
Breast Cancer Groups
Breast Surgery Class for the Newly Diagnosed
Rex Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
Held before surgery to help discuss treatment
options and post-op recovery needs, information
on prostheses, drains and reconstruction
options and lymphedema. Significant others
welcome. Open to community members. Offered
every Tuesday at 1:00 pm and by appointment
Contact: Joan Freeborn at 919.784.3378
Duke Health Raleigh Breast Cancer Support
Group
Duke Health Raleigh Cancer Center, Lower
Level
3404 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Meets second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 -
8:00 pm
Informal discussion, open group, new patients
and survivors welcome, refreshments provided
Contact: Julie McQueen at 919.954.3587 or
Triangle Breast Cancer Support Group
Rex Cancer Center Auditorium
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200, Raleigh,
NC 27607
www.rexhealth.com
Meets third Tuesday of the month from 7:00
- 9:00 pm
Contact: Patty Spears at 919.513.6356
Women’s Cancer
Group
Look Good . . . Feel Better
Duke Health Raleigh Cancer Center
3404 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Meets third Tuesday of each month at 7:00
pm
Make-up, hairstyling and grooming techniques
to help women throughout chemotherapy and
radiation to enhance appearance and self-esteem.
Free, but registration required.
Contact: Julie McQueen at 919.954.3587 or
Look Good . . . Feel Better
Rex Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
www.rexhealth.com
Meets first Monday of the month
Make-up, hairstyling and grooming techniques
to help women throughout chemotherapy and
radiation to enhance appearance and self-esteem.
Contact: Patient Navigation Center at 888.227.6333
to register or Rex Cancer Resource Center
at 919.784.1641
Cancer Group
Gatherings
Lovely Lady
260 West Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27511
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7:00
pm
Call to confirm meeting.
Contact: Darlene Gardner at 919.469.4688
Lymphedema Group
Lymphedema Support Group
Wellness One
2418 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 100, Raleigh,
NC 27607
www.wellnessone.com
Meets first Tuesday of the month
Contact: Michelle Sydnor at 919.782.5954
METASTATIC CANCER GROUP
Sharing Hope
Rex Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
Meets second and fourth Friday each month
at 11:00 - 12:30 pm
For people dealing with recurrent or metastatic
cancer.
Contact: Terri Kuczynski at 919.784.3492
or Rex Cancer Center Resource Center at 919.784.1641
GRIEF RECOVERY GROUP
Bereavement Group
Rex Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
www.rexhealth.com
Meets over six week period, for anyone who
has experienced loss due to cancer. Call
for details.
Contact: Terri Kuczynski at 919.784.3492
or Rex Cancer Center Resource Center at 919.784.1641
CHILDREN’S GROUPS
KidsCan!
Rex Child Development Center, Rex Hospital
Campus
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
www.rexhealth.com/centers/cancer/kidscan.htm
Meets first Monday each month at 6:00 - 8:00
pm
For children ages 6-18 who have a parent
with cancer. Parents meet at same time in
separate room.
Contact: Rex Cancer Resource Center at 919.784.1641
or Jill Shipman at 919.784.6455
KidsCare
Rex Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
Meets over a six-week period for children
(ages 6-18) who have lost a parent to cancer.
Call for details.
Contact: Terri Kuczynski at 919.784.3492.
CAREGIVERS GROUP
Support for Caregivers
Rex Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
www.rexhealth.com
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7:00
pm
Contact: Terri Kuczynski at 919.784.3492
or Rex Cancer Resource Center at 919.784.1641
WATAUGA COUNTY
Women’s Cancer
Group
Watauga Cancer Support Group
Seby Jones Cancer Center/Resource Center
Watauga Medical Center
336 Deerfield Road, Boone, NC 28607
www.wataugamc.org
Meets every Monday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Oncology nurse specialist and chaplain co-facilitate
group.
Contact: Wendy Miller, RN, at 828.262.9409
WAYNE COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Breast Cancer Support Group
Wayne Memorial Hospital
2700 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC
27534
Meets last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm
Spouses and partners welcome.
Contact: Kathy Hughes at 919.751.2064 or
WILKES COUNTY
Women’s Cancer
Group
Keeping in Touch
Hilltop Baptist Church
161 Fairplains Road, North Wilkesboro, NC
28659
Meets third Thursday of the month at noon
Contact: Ann Walker at 336.696.5400
WILSON COUNTY
Women’s
Cancer Group
I Can Cope
WilMed Radiation Oncology
1703 Medical Park Drive, Wilson, NC 27893
Meets four consecutive Mondays per program
Free series of two-hour classes. Medical
staff answers questions about cancer, treatment,
research and emotions.
Contact: Kim Sherron at 252.399.7400 or
YADKIN COUNTY
Breast Cancer Group
Conversations on Cancer for Women
Community Service Center, Room 206
Elm Street, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Meets third Tuesday month from 7:00 - 8:30
pm
Program features speakers, group discussion
and support for women with breast cancer.
Contact: Melissa Lyle-Nipper at 800.228.7421
(Cancer Services, Inc.) or 336.760.9983
If
you know of a support group we should
add or change, please let us know.
Contact us at 800.514.4860 or bcresourcedirectory.org
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