SUPPORT AND SURVIVORSHIP- Local Support Groups

The hospital sites on our Medical Facilities Page offer support groups via their cancer centers.

Emerson Hospital Bethke Cancer Center, Concord, MA
Support Groups There are many well-established support groups for individuals with cancer in the area. Please call Emerson’s department of social work services at 978-287-3178 for more information. The Emerson Hospital Breast Cancer Support Group provides emotional support and resource information to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm . For more information and to register, please call 978-287-3170.
Look Good, Feel Better
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Beth Israel Deaconness Cancer Care Center, Boston

Patient Support Programs

  • Breast Cancer Support Group for Women Who Are Newly Diagnosed or in Treatment
  • Support Groups for Women who have Completed Treatment for Breast Cancer
  • Support Group for Women who have Metastatic Cancer
  • Support Group for Women who have Gynecological Cancers
  • Prostate Cancer Longwood Area Support Network
  • Melanoma Family/Caregivers Support Group

Dana Farber Cancer Support Services, Boston
 In partnership with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Faulkner Hospital and Children’s Hospital

Adult Support Services
Pediatric Support Services
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center offers a variety of educational seminars and support groups to help patients and their families find the tools they need to regain a sense of control over their lives. Our support groups, which are geared to specific cancers and methods of treatment, allow patients to meet with one another and share information and moral support with the help of our staff to facilitate discussion. To learn more about support groups and seminars for patients and their families, please call (617) 632-3301.
To view a schedule of adult seminars and support groups:
Support Groups and Patient Seminars

David B. Perini, Jr. Quality of Life Clinic at Dana-Farber Cancer
There are many long-term effects of childhood and adolescent cancer treatment. They may include heart problems, fertility problems, impaired growth, emotional difficulties, and learning disabilities. The clinic is a place where survivors can be checked for these and other conditions, as well as learn how to care for themselves to minimize future complications.
The services of the clinic are available to survivors of childhood or adolescent cancer who are concerned about the late effects of treatments. Patients must be at least two years off treatment and diagnosed at age 21 or younger.

Lahey Clinic Support Groups and Services, Burlington, MA

  • Brain Tumor Support Group
  • Breast Cancer Group
  • Breast Cancer Group (Lahey Arlington)
  • Cancer Patients and Families
  • General Cancer Support
  • Look Good Feel Better
  • Ostomy Association
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Newly diagnosed Breast Cancer Group

Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, MA. Support Services

LGH Cancer Support Groupsprovide support and education for those living with cancer and for their families. LGH also has support groups for children and teens with a family member affected by cancer. Support Services for Patients , Support Services for Families, Support Services Children and Adolescents

Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary Cancer Support Groups, Boston
Offers support groups for Laryngectomy and Thyroid Cancer.

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
We offer a variety of programs and resources that help cancer patients and families throughout their cancer journey. With our cancer support services, patients and families can l earn more about cancer and its treatments, discover ways to manage the symptoms and side effects of cancer treatment, find ways for everyone, including the children of cancer patients, to cope with living with cancer, meet others with cancer and their families, and learn from their experiences.

Melrose-Wakefield and Lawrence Memorial HospitalsCancer Care
The Cancer Center offers support groups and educational programs to help patients and their families cope with their cancer treatment and their side effects. Please call 781-224-5800 for more information about counseling or meeting times/locations for our support groups.

Mount Auburn Hospital Patient and Caregiver Support, Cambridge
The Mind/Body Medicine Program is a ten-week wellness program that introduces cancer patients to relaxation techniques, cognitive therapy, humor and music therapies, hope and spirituality, yoga, tai chi, and nutrition, including cancer-prevention diets and maintaining good nutrition during treatment. For further information, please call 617-575-8653.

  • Breast Cancer Support Group is a weekly meeting for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
  • Breast Cancer Survivor Support Group is a monthly meeting for women who have completed treatment. For further information, please call 617-499-5665 ext. 4656.
  • Cancer Treatment Support Group, for any patient newly diagnosed with cancer (except breast cancer-see above for breast cancer support groups) and currently undergoing treatment. For further information, please call 617-499-5665 ext. 3456.
  • Young Person Support Group, for patients ages 20 to 35 years old dealing with all types of cancer except breast. For further information, please call 617-499-5665 x3456.
  • Metastatic Disease Group focuses on patients of all ages dealing with metastatic disease. Call 617-499-5665 ext. 3456

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Support Groups, Newton, MA
Prostate Cancer Support Group
 Meets first Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm. For more information, call Carleton Merrill at 617-244-2421.

Saints Memorial Medical Center Cancer Center, Lowell, MA
Living with Cancer
Information about the Cancer Center 's sources for support and counseling, spiritual care and cosmetic assistance.

UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA
UMass Memorial Medical Center , comprised of several hospital campuses is the clinical partner of the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, 145 Bolton Rd., P.O. Box 145 , Harvard , MA 01451 , 978-456-3532
The Healing Garden is a private educational, non-profit organization dedicated to providing counseling, complementary therapies, and educational programs for women with breast cancer, their partners and families, with no financial barriers.

Winchester Hospital Cancer Care Center, Winchester, MA

  • Support Groups
  • Breast Cancer Support Group (for newly diagnosed patients)
  • Breast Cancer Survivor Program
  • Cancer Support Group for patients and families (781) 756-4720 or (781) 756-2308
  • Prostate Cancer Support Group for patients and families (781) 756-4700 or (781) 729-0858