Support Group:
A committed group for participants who have been diagnosed with cancer. Participants explore the impact of cancer and identify strategies for effective coping. Potential group members meet with a staff member for a personal planning session prior to participation.
Where: The Gathering Place, Beachwood
When: Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: 216-595-9546 to register
Recurrent or Metastatic Cancer Support Group:
This group offers the opportunity to move forward together with others facing similar challenges. Meet with a staff member prior to participation.
Where: The Gathering Place, Beachwood
When: Two Wednesdays per month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: 216-595-9546 to register
Cancer Support Group:
Provides support for people dealing with cancer and for their family members.
Where: EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria
When: First Tuesday of each month, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Ida Greiner at 440-329-7589 or 440-329-7721 to register
Cancer Support Group - “I’m not alone”:
This group offers guidance, comfort, and advocacy to individuals with a cancer diagnosis. The group is open to family members and friends of cancer survivors as well.
Where: St. John West Shore Hospital, Westlake
When: Second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Community Outreach Department at 440-827-5440
Cancer Support Group:
To help cancer patients, their families and friends handle the burdens of cancer, to educate, to network.
Where: Woodland United Methodist Church, Akron
When: Twice per month.
Contact: Lloyd Hochstetler at 330-753-3937 or American Cancer Society at 330-865-1200
Circle of Hope:
A group supporting all cancer survivors and their loved ones.
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
Cope With Hope Cancer Support Group:
A generalized cancer support group for any man or woman with the diagnosis of cancer. This group provides education, sharing, support, and information. All family members are welcome.
Where: Southwest General Health Center, Middleburg Heights
When: Third Monday of each month, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Contact: 440-816-6051 to register
Educational Support Group:
“Frankly Speaking about Cancer Treatment”
Where: Chagrin Highlands Medical Center (University Hospitals), Orange Village
Contact: Nancy Tamburro at 216-844-2701
Living With Cancer Support Group:
For people living with cancer and their families and friends. Refreshments are served; free parking.
Where: Akron City Hospital (Summa Health System), Akron
When: Last Wednesday of each month from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.
Contact: Summa’s Oncology Nursing Unit at 330-375-4770
Northeast Ohio Cancer Survivors:
For cancer survivors, their families and friends.
Where: Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center, Cleveland
When: Last Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: 216-444-7923 or Sally Siggins at 216-444-6552
Oncology Support Group:
Open to patients with cancer, their family members, friends, and loved ones.
Where: Cancer Care Pavilion, MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland
When First & Third Thursdays of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Janice Smith at 216-778-3124
Sharing Together:
This informal cancer support group is designed to provide education, information, and support to anyone touched by cancer. Family members welcome. Participants have the opportunity to attend a lecture and have questions answered by professional in attendance. Great opportunity to develop support networks.
Where: Euclid Hospital, Euclid
When: Second Wednesday of each month 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Contact: 216-692-8977
Westlake Support Group
Where: Westlake Medical Center (University Hospitals), Westlake
When: Third Wednesday of the month from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Kathy McBride at 440-250-2001
