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Breast Cancer Support Groups

 

Breast Cancer Networking Groups

Where: The Gathering Place, Beachwood

When: 4th Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Contact: Mary Bornstein at 216-595-9546

 

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Support for Women with Breast Cancer.

Where: University Hospitals Ireland Cancer Center, Cleveland

When: Every Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Contact: Kim Day at 216-844-4909.

 

Breast Cancer: A support group for breast cancer survivors.

Where: The Cancer Center, Parma Community General Hospital, 7007 Powers Boulevard, Parma

Contact: 440-743-4900


Breast Cancer Support Group
Where: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 2113 Ravenna Rd., Hudson
When: 2nd Fridays, Noon
Contact: Nancy Gerdes 330-653-5301

Reach for Recovery Group

Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal, Akron

When: Third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Contact: American Cancer Society at 330-865-1200


Breast Cancer Support Group

Where: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

When Third Monday of each month.

Contact: Rene Gordon at 216-444-2260 or 800-862-7798 or 216-444-7923

 

Breast Cancer Support Group:
 F
or patients from the time of diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

Where: MetroHealth, Cleveland

When Third Thursday of the month

Contact: Janice Smith at 216-778-3124

 

Breast Cancer Support Group - “I am whole”
 
For women who have been affected by breast cancer, the group offers support, guidance, education, comfort, and advocacy during the cancer experience.

Where: St. John West Shore Hospital, Westlake

When: First and third Tuesdays of every month at 7:00 p.m.

Contact: Community Outreach Department at 440-827-5440

 

Caring Continues
 
An ongoing support group for breast cancer survivors that addresses the unique challenges facing women after a diagnosis of cancer.

Where: Moll Pavilion, across the street from Fairview Hospital Cleveland

When: First and third Tuesdays of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Contact: 216-476-6948

 

Forward Against Cancer Emerging Successfully (FACES): For minority women with breast cancer.

Where: Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center, Cleveland

When: Third Monday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Contact: Eugenia Jenkins-Cash at 216-444-6288

 

Minority Women with Breast Cancer Uniting, Inc.  African-American Women Support Group.

Where: University Hospitals of Cleveland

When: Third Saturday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Contact: Geri Blair at 216-291-0962

 

Reach to Recovery Support Group
 
This monthly support group offers information and support to individuals in various stages (diagnosis, lumpectomy or mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, other forms of treatment, breast reconstruction) of breast cancer.

Where: Medina General Hospital

When: First Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Contact: 330-721-5938

 

Staying in Touch: Breast Cancer Support Group
 This dynamic, monthly support group for women with a breast cancer diagnosis allows interaction with others in a group setting.

Where: Hillcrest Hospital, 6780 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, Ross Auditorium.

When: Last Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Contact: Joan Wendel at 440-449-6636.


 

 


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