Cancer Support Groups
About Our Cancer Support Groups
Jersey Shore University Medical Center's Cancer Program offers many types of support groups that serve cancer patients and their significant others. The group members find solace in sharing their feelings, experiences, and concerns with those who can best understand them — others who have gone through similar experiences.
The objectives are to provide support and to promote an open communication of thoughts and feelings in a confidential and non-judgmental atmosphere. Sharing strength and hope can lead to new friendships, healthy support systems, and ongoing knowledge, all of which enhance healing. All support groups are held in the Cancer Center Conference Room on the 1st floor of the Ambulatory Care Pavilion at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
Breast Cancer Support Group
This group is designed for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The group meets on Tuesdays as scheduled, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All sessions are facilitated by Mary McCarthy, MSW, LCSW, CADC. Guest speakers will start promptly at 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. on designated dates. Sponsored by the Breast Cancer Program.
2010 Meeting Schedule
- Session 3: April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1
- Session 4: June 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27
- Session 5: August 17, 24, 31; September 7, 14, 21
- Session 6: October 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16
- Session 7: December 7, 14
For further information, meeting cancellations, or to confirm dates, please call Betty Paulus, R.N., OCN, CBPN-C, at 732-776-4508.
After Hours Breast Cancer Support Group
As a convenience for working women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, this group meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., by appointment only. All sessions are facilitated by Barbara Ferguson, MSW, LSW. Sponsored by the Breast Cancer Program.
For further information or to register, please call Barbara Ferguson at 732-776-2380.
The Younger Generation Cancer Diagnosis Support Group
This unique group is designed for those aged 20 to 45 who have been diagnosed with all types of cancer. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. All sessions are facilitated by Barbara Ferguson, MSW, LSW, and Ann Hopkins, MSW, LCSW.
2010 Meeting Schedule
- April 6
- May 4
- June 1
- July 6
- August 3
- September 7
- October 5
- November 2
- December 7
For further information, meeting cancellations, or to confirm dates, please call Betty Paulus, R.N., OCN, CBPN-C, at 732-776-4508.
Partners in Healing Information Session
This group provides informational sessions to spouses or significant others of patients diagnosed with cancer. The goal of these sessions is to help understand the journey ahead and how the patient's lifestyle will change. group meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. All sessions are facilitated by Barbara Ferguson, MSW, LSW, and Ann Hopkins, MSW, LCSW.
2010 Meeting Schedule
- April 20
- May 18
- June 15
- July 20
- August 17
- September 21
- October 19
- November 16
- December 21
For further information, meeting cancellations, or to confirm dates, please call Betty Paulus, R.N., OCN, CBPN-C, at 732-776-4508.
Coping with Chemotherapy
This group is for patients and/or their families and caregivers currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Call 732-776-2346 for more information. ** By Appointment Only
Young People Have Feelings Too
This group is open to children that have family members with cancer. This group runs for eight consecutive weeks. Call 1-888-538-8314 for more information. ** By Appointment Only
Ovarian Cancer Support Group
This group is for women diagnosed with cervical, endometrial, ovarian, or uterine cancer. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month from
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All sessions are facilitated by Mary McCarthy, MSW, LCSW, CADC. Guest speakers will start promptly at 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. on designated dates.
2010 Meeting Schedule
- April: 6 & 20
- May: 4 & 18 (Survivor's garden planting to be announced)
- June: 1 & 15
- July: 6 & 20
- August: 3 & 17
- September: 7 & 21
- October: 5 & 19
- November: 2 & 16
- December: 7 & 14
For further information, meeting cancellations, or to confirm dates, please call Betty Paulus, R.N., OCN, CBPN-C, at 732-776-4508.
Inner Circle Support Group
This group is open to any patient diagnosed with cancer and/or their families and caregivers. The group meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., by appointment only. Call 732-776-2380.
Metastatic and Recurrent Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group
This group is designed for women diagnosed with metestatic or recurrent breast, ovarian, cervical, endometrial, or uterine cancer. This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., by appointment only. All sessions are facilitated by Barbara Ferguson, MSW, LSW. Sponsored by the Breast Cancer Program.
For further information, meeting cancellations, or to confirm dates, please call Barbara Ferguson at 732-776-2380.
Care Locations
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07753
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