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. The first hour of each meeting is a group discussion followed by a scheduled guest speaker. Call 732-776-4432 for more information.

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 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call 732-776-2380 for more information. ** By Appointment Only

The Younger Generation Cancer Diagnosis Support Group
This unique group is designed for men and women ages 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 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call 732-776-2380 for more information.

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. The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Call 732-776-2380 for more information.

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 Diagnosis Support Group
This group is for women diagnosed with cervical, ovarian, endometrial, 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. Call 732-776-4432, for more information.

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 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call 732-776-2380 for more information. ** By Appointment Only

Metastic 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 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call 732-776-4432 for more information.