| Group |
Location |
Phone |
Notes |
| Adult Brain Tumor Support Group |
601 Elmwood Ave.
Rochester, NY 14642 |
585-275-4631 |
The
Adult Brain Tumor Network is a support group for adult
brain tumor patients
who have primary brain tumors and are patients at the James
P. Wilmot Cancer Center. The group provides educational,
social and peer support opportunities
for adults patients and their adult family members.
Meets monthly. Dates vary. Contact Barbara Guttman
at 585-275-4631
for more information.
Meet adult
brain tumor survivors and hear their stories
|
| Breast
Cancer Coalition |
840 University Ave. |
585-473-8177 |
Call for more information. |
| Cancer Support |
Pluta Cancer Center
125 Red Creek Dr. |
585-486-0600 |
Support group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Contact Sue Vetter at the American Cancer Society for more
information. |
| Caregivers Group |
Genesee Region Home Care Office
70 Metro Park |
585-214-1414 |
A free group for people caring for a seriously ill/chronically
ill loved one |
| Camp
Childhood USA |
1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd.
Mendon, NY |
585-624-5799 |
Camp Understanding, Support, and Assistance is a residential
camping program for children ages 8-17 who have a parent
or sibling diagnosed with cancer within the last three years. |
| Camp
Good Days |
1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd.
Mendon, NY |
585-624-5799 |
A residential camping program that provides children ages
8-17 with cancer the opportunity to develop personal growth
and self-confidence. |
| Gilda's
Club Cancer Support Community Rochester Chaper |
255 Alexander St. |
585-423-9700 |
A free support community for men, women and children living
with cancer and their family and friends. Call or drop by
for more information or to register for one of their many
support group programs. |
| Head and Neck Cancer Support Group |
Park Ridge Living Center
Room #105 |
585-720-9215 |
For patients who are currently receiving treatment or who
have completed treatment |
| Look
Good...Feel Better |
American Cancer Society
1400 N. Winton Rd. |
585-288-1950 |
A free service which teaches cancer patients hands-on cosmetic
techniques to help them cope with appearance-related side
effects from chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Provided
by certified/trained cosmetologists. |
| Lymphedema Support Group |
American Cancer Society
1400 N. Winton Rd. |
800-227-4844 |
A free program offering support to individuals and those
affected by lymphedema and for those at risk of developing
this condition. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Monday
of each month (except in Dec, Jan and Feb). |
| Man
to Man |
American Cancer Society
1400 N. Winton Rd. |
585-288-1950 |
A free support and education program for those affected
by prostate cancer. The program may include a group support
program, visitation component, and support for male partners.
Meets on 3rd Wednesday or every month at 4p.m. Contact Beth
Milano for more information. |
| Men's Oncology Program |
1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd.
Mendon, NY |
585-624-5799 |
The Men's Oncology Program is for adult men who have dealt
with all types of cancer. It's a weekend program developed
around a theme that will be carried out through activities
presented by the Camp Good Days staff and other professionals
within the community. |
Oral and Head and Neck Support Group
(local chapter of the national Society
for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer)
|
601 Elmwood Ave.
Rochester, NY 14642
|
585-275-4631 |
The meeting is open to anyone who has been diagnosed with
these cancers and will be held at the Wilmot Cancer Center.
Free parking is available. The group meets on the 1st
Thursday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. |
| Pancreatic Cancer Support Group |
601 Elmwood Ave.
Rochester, NY 14642
Room 1-9555 (Louise Slaughter Room)
|
585-275-5908 |
A quarterly meeting for those affected by pancreatic cancer, and their caregivers. Meetings are held on 6/7/06, 9/6/06, 12/6/06, and 3/7/07 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please register by contacting Patrice Rogers. Free parking in the MRB parking lot (located in front of the Kornberg Medical Research Building at the intersection of Elmwood Ave. and Kendrick Rd.). |
Parents Support Group
|
C.U.R.E. Office
200 Westfall Rd. |
585-473-0180 |
For parents and caregivers of children with cancer. Children
are welcome. Request R.S.V.P. by Monday prior to Emily Rowe. |
| Reach
to Recovery |
American Cancer Society
1400 N. Winton Rd. |
585-288-1950 |
For men and women facing a diagnosis of breast cancer -
by a breast cancer survivor. Contact Ann Ryan for more information. |
| Rochester BMT Support Network |
C.U.R.E. Office
200 Westfall Rd. |
585-275-5284 |
For anyone who has received a BMT, and their care partner |
| Rochester Prostate Community Coalition |
Action For a Better Community
550 E. Main St. |
585-223-4166 |
Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at
6:30 p.m. Group offers support, advocacy, and education for
the unserved population. Contact Bill Faucette for more information. |
| SMH Adult Brain Tumor Network |
Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Ave. |
585-275-4631 |
For patients who have a primary malignant brain tumor and
their adult family members. Contact Barbara Guttman, CSW
for more information. |
| Women's Oncology Program |
1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd.
Mendon, NY |
585-624-5799 |
Provides women who are dealing with breast cancer or other
types of cancer the opportunity to share life experiences.
Designed by women, these programs address the risks, fears
and barriers of everyday life most women face after diagnoses
and treatment. |
