Breast Cancer Support Group
"Breast cancer is scary and no one understands that like another woman who has gone through it too." — Mindy Sterling
Starting with the initial diagnosis, you really have no idea how this new identity of breast cancer patient is going to upend your life. You may be navigating tests and waiting for results, trying to find the right doctors and make choices about treatment options, losing breasts and hair and not recognizing yourself in the mirror, ringing the bell and trying to figure out what’s next, or fighting with insurance companies to get the services and support you need. You are generally doing these things with a cloud of fear hanging over your head, and usually still trying to care for your family and others around you just to feel a little bit like yourself again. It’s exhausting. It can be isolating. When you are putting all the energy you have into taking care of your physical health, it can feel almost indulgent to consider taking care of your emotional and mental well-being.
You are not alone.
Connect with other breast cancer patients
Sometimes it’s helpful just knowing you aren’t the only one who is experiencing this. This group will also be an opportunity to learn strategies for dealing with some of these issues including:
underlying fear and anxiety
specific support in decision-making and navigating resources
dealing with changes in identity related to physical appearance, having less energy, needing help, etc.
dealing with changes in relationships including tips for how to help others to be helpful
self-care related to mental, emotional, and physical health
The group is facilitated by a licensed therapist
Group Information
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Breast cancer patients and survivors at all stages of the process who want to take an opportunity to connect with others and focus on their mental fitness and emotional health
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Groups will be one hour per week for an open-ended duration, with a recommended commitment of at least 2 months.
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A new group will begin when we have at least 6 interested participants. There are several available time slots during the day Tuesday through Thursday, and you can indicate which times you are available on the signup form.
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Groups will take place through a secure video link that participants will receive. Participants should plan to be somewhere private during the sessions.
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Groups cost $25 per session, paid monthly.
“When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.”
— Fred Rogers