Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care announces July support groups

Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care offer the following support groups free of charge to cancer patients and their caregivers. The following support groups will take place during the month of July and are offered at either Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, 206 Mill Road in Fairhaven or Southcoast Centers for Cancer, 506 Prospect Street in Fall River:

Breast Cancer Support Group East
For patients with a breast cancer diagnosis.
Call Linda Casey, LICSW at 508-973-3000 for details.
Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, Fairhaven

Breast Cancer Support Group West
For patients with a breast cancer diagnosis.
Call Susan Domingue, LICSW at 508-973-7810 for details.
Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, Fall River

Colorectal Support Group
For patients with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
Call Susan Domingue at 508-973-7810 for details.
Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, Fall River

Introductions East
A support group for patients with any cancer diagnosis, who are beginning treatment or in active treatment. Loved ones are encouraged to attend.
Call Linda Casey LICSW at 508-973-3000 for details.
Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, Fairhaven

Lung Cancer Support Group
A support group specifically for patients with a lung cancer diagnosis.
Call Susan Domingue, LICSW at 508-973-7810 for details.
Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, Fall River

Post-Treatment Group
A support group for patients with any cancer diagnosis, who are no longer in active treatment.
Call Linda Casey, LICSW at 508-973-3000 for details.
Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, Fairhaven

Support for Supporters
A support group for caregivers of patients with cancer.
Call Susan Domingue, LICSW at 508-973-7810 for details.
Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, Fall River

Under 50 Breast Cancer Support Group
For women under 50 with a breast cancer diagnosis.
Call Linda Casey at 508-973-3000 for details.
Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, Fairhaven

About Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care
Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care located in Fall River and Fairhaven feature the latest technology in radiation therapy and medical oncology. Highlights of the state of the art facilities include the very latest technology in radiation therapy and medical oncology, advanced diagnostic imaging, fully electronic health records, and spacious semi-private infusion bays. Radiation Oncology services include intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) as well as High Dose Rate Brachytherapy (HDR) for Skin and Breast Cancer.

The Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care offer patients a seamless continuum of care throughout Southcoast Health System — a program that supports not only patients’ medical needs, but also their emotional and social needs. The care delivered at the centers is complimented by an outstanding cancer team, which includes dedicated medical and radiation oncologists, oncology nurse practitioners and chemotherapy certified nurses, patient navigators, social workers and nutritionists.

For more information on Southcoast’s cancer services visit www.southcoast.org/cancercare/.