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.
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.
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.
Thyroid Cancer Support Group
This group is open to patients, survivors, and family of individuals affected by Thyroid Cancer. The group meets on the first Monday of every month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Please call 1-800-560-9990 to register. Learn more
Care Locations
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07753
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