ADULT SUPPORT GROUPS/PROGRAMS

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2nd

Quarter Schedule

April

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May

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June 2011

For more information on adult patient/family support groups & programs or

to connect with a

social worker

at Dana-Farber/Brigham &Women’s Cancer Center

call:

(617) 632-3301

or visit

www.dfci.org/supportgroups

**Please note:

Dates below are only listed through June 2011. Additional meetings may be held in upcoming months**

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A seminar for adults whose loved ones were

patients of Dana-Farber/Brigham and

Women's Cancer Center, or any of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute-affiliated

satellite clinics

Sue Morris, Director of

Bereavement Services Call for details

Registration required. Call the DF/BWCC Bereavement Program (617)632-2490

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EREAVEMENT

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UPPORT

G

ROUP

:

F

AMILY

Support for family members who are

within 1 year of loss.

John Horras, LICSW Call for details

Registration required. Please call: John Horras (617)632-5963

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EREAVEMENT

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UPPORT

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ROUP

:

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POUSE

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ARTNER

Support for spouses and/or partners who

are within 1 year of loss. Mary Lou Hackett, LICSW Call for details

Registration required. Please call: Mary Lou Hackett (617)525-9782

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RAIN

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UMOR

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UPPORT

G

ROUP

Support for brain tumor patients and their caregivers

Debra LaFrankie, R.N.

Nancy Tharler, LICSW Call for details

Registration required. Please call Nancy Tharler, LICSW (617)632-3634

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ERVICE

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EMBERSHIP

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ACILITATION

LOCATION

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ARCINOID

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EUROENDOCRINE

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UMOR

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EMINAR

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ROUP

Two-part sessions offering an informational seminar

for patients and families, followed by a

support group for patients and a separate concurrent

support session for family.

Jane Bausch, LICSW Susan Englander, LICSW

SMITH Building Room 764 12pm – 2pm  May 17 Registration required. Please call: Jane Bausch, LICSW (617)632-3309

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AREGIVERS

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UPPORT

G

ROUP

Support for caregivers and family members of

cancer patients. Ruth Cope, Ph.D., LICSW

SMITH Building Room 764 12:00 – 1:30pm  April 7  May 5  June 2 Registration required. Please call: Ruth Cope (617)817-6280

SELF-CARE:

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ORUM FOR

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AREGIVERS

A forum that will focus on caring for yourself while caring for a loved

one.

A special event sponsored by

Dana-Farber and

Facing Cancer Together

Facing Cancer Together 430 Walnut Street Newton, MA 02460 Saturday, May 7th_,2011 8:30am-1:30pm Registration required. Please call (617)632-4235 to register.

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IRCLE OF

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PANISH FOR

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Support for Spanish-speaking patients with

all cancer diagnoses. Women only.

Rachel Allende, LICSW

SMITH Building Room 764 10:00am – 11:30am  April 12  May 10  June 14 Registration required. Please call: Rachel Allende (617)582-7339

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ACING

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ORWARD

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FTER

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REAST

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ANCER

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REATMENT

A 6-session series for breast cancer patients who will soon complete

or who have recently completed treatment. Dana-Farber clinicians will provide information through presentations and group discussion.

Julie Salinger, LCSW 5:30-7:00pm  April 11  April 25  May 9  May 23  June 6  June 20 Registration required: Please call Julie Salinger (617)582-8081

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IVING WITH

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YNECOLOGIC

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ANCER

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UPPORT

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ROUP

Patients currently diagnosed with

gynecologic cancer Irene Goss-Werner, LICSW

DANA Bldg. Room 1615 6:00-7:30pm  April 14  May 19  June 16 Registration required. Please call: Irene Goss-Werner (617)632-5836

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YNECOLOGIC

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UNCH

For family and friends who are caregivers of

inpatients with a gynecologic cancer

diagnosis. Lunch is

Bobbi Allison, LICSW

Kristyn Morrisey, LICSW Every Thursday Call for details

Registration required. Please call: Bobbi Allison

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UNG

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ANCER

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UPPORT

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ROUP

Open support group for patients being treated for lung cancer and

their caregivers.

Allison DiBiaso, LICSW

DANA Building Room DL201 2:00-3:30pm  April 11  May 9  June 13 Registration required. Please call: Allison DiBiaso (617)632-5163

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ELANOMA

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UPPORT

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ROUP

Support group for New England area patients

dealing with melanoma

Mary Lou Hackett, LICSW

SMITH Building Room 240-241 5:30–7:00pm  April 28  May 26  June 30 Registration required. Please call: Mary Lou Hackett (617)525-9782

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ETASTATIC

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REAST

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UPPORT

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ROUP

Patients currently diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer

Pat Kartiganer, LICSW

SHIELDS WARREN BLDG., Room 400 10:00-11:30am  April 5  April 20  May 10  May 25  June 7  June 22 Registration required. Please call: Pat Kartiganer (617)632-5605

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ETASTATIC

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ANCER

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ARENTING WITH

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ETASTATIC

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ANCER

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ELEPHONE

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UPPORT

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ROUP

A six-week telephone support group for

patients with metastatic cancer

Pat Kartiganer, LICSW times please call For dates and Pat Kartiganer (617)632-5605 To register or for more information, please call Pat Kartiganer (617)632-5605

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ULTIPLE

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YELOMA

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UPPORT

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ROUP

A monthly meeting that includes a presentation by a member of

Dana-Farber’s Multiple Myeloma team, followed by a discussion group for

patients and caregivers.

Larisa Patacchiola, LICSW & Alexis Fields, LICSW

SMITH Building Room 764 5:30-7:00pm  April 13  May 11  June 8 Registration required. Please call: Larisa Patacchiola (617)582-7576 or Alexis Fields (617)525-9780

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ULTIPLE

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YELOMA

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ONVERSATION

A weekly meeting for caregivers of multiple myeloma patients who

are currently hospitalized for a stem cell transplant. Lunch is

provided.

Alexis Fields, LICSW

Tower 4A Conf. Rm Brigham & Women’s Hospital Every Monday 1:00-2:00pm Questions: Contact Alexis Fields (617)525-9780

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EMBERSHIP

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ACILITATION

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ROUP

Support group for patients 1-3 years post

allogeneic stem cell transplant

Tammy Weitzman, LICSW Toni Dubeau, R.N. SMITH Building Room 764 6:00-7:30pm  April 5  April 19  May 3  May 17  June 7  June 21 Registration required. Please call: Tammy Weitzman (617)632-4353

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ROSTATE

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ANCER

S

UPPORT

G

ROUP

The Prostate Health Education Network focuses on the needs

of

Black men diagnosed with prostate cancer

Thomas Farrington Jacques Carter, MD SMITH Building Room 304 5:30-7:30pm  April 13  May 11  June 8 For more information, please call: Athene Wilson-Glover (617)632-4860

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ARCOMA

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UPPORT

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ROUP

Support for patients

and family members. Krista Grew, LICSW Amy Potter, NP

DANA Building Room DL201 12:30-1:30pm  April 4  May 2  June 6 Registration required. Please call: Krista Grew (617)632-4321

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ALDENSTRÖM

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ACROGLOBULINEMIA

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ROUP

Open to all WM patients and families in

New England regardless of where treatment is received

Patricia Sheehy, ANP-BC, OCN

Christopher Patterson Call for details

Registration required. Please call: Christopher Patterson (617)632-6285

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OUNG

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Patients ages 18-40 currently in treatment or recently completing treatment.

Bruce MacDonald, LICSW

SMITH Building Room 240-241 5:30 –7:00pm  April 20  May 18  June 15 Registration required. Bruce MacDonald (617)632-5657

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OUNG

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REAST

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ANCER

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HONE

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Telephone support group offered through the Program for Young

Women with Breast Cancer. For patients 43 years

and younger

Patricia Sheehan, LICSW

For dates and times, please contact Jamie Kennedy at (617)632-3916. To register or for more information, please call: Jamie Kennedy (617)632-3916

PROGRAM

DATE & TIME

DESCRIPTION

Coping with

Cancer

Support Group

2nd and 4th

Wednesday

of every month

April 13 and 27

May 11 and 25

June 8 and 22

2:00-3:30 pm

A support group for people living with cancer, including

families and caregivers. Come talk with others who are

faced with the same challenges.

Ann Sullivan, LICSW and Adonica Racicot RN

Call Ann Sullivan for more information 508-488-3783

Breast Cancer

Support Group

First Wednesday

of every month

April 6

May 4

June 1

4:30-5:30 pm

A support group for women who would like to meet with

others to explore ways to cope with their diagnosis, its

effect on their lives, and to support each other.

Ann Sullivan LICSW and Mary Beth Proulx RN

Call Ann Sullivan for more information 508-488-3783

Look Good…

Feel Better

Second Wednesday

of every month

April 13

6:00-8:00 pm

May 11

6:00-8:00 pm

June 8

2:00-4:00 pm

An American Cancer Society (ACS) program for women.

Come have fun while you learn beauty tips to help you

look and feel better while undergoing cancer treatment.

Provided by ACS volunteer beauticians

Call Christine Mort to register 508-488-3704

Cancer Care 101

Second Friday

of every month

April 8

May 13

June 10

3:00-4:00 pm

An overview of the DF/BW Cancer Center at Milford

Presented by the Patient Support Staff to familiarize you

with the cancer center and the services and resources

available.

Call Ann Sullivan for more information 508-488-3783

Enteral Feeding

Discussion Group

1

st

_{and 3}

rd

_Thursday

of every month

April 7 and 21

May 5 and 19

June 2 and 16

1:30-2:30pm

A discussion group for any patient who has a feeding

tube as part of their plan of care. Participants can be

anticipating this need, using it currently, or transitioning

to an oral diet. Variety of topics are discussed and

education and support are shared.

Caregivers welcome.

Lisa Taylor, RD, LDN and Ann Sullivan, LICSW

Call Lisa 508-488-3746 or Ann 508-488-3783

for more information

Caring for the

Caregiver

First Wednesday

of every month

beginning

April 6

May 4

This is an educational and supportive session is for those

who are helping a loved one or friend get through

cancer treatment. The program will provide practical

information to enable you to perform well in your role as

a caregiver as well as offer an opportunity to meet and

20 Prospect Street, Milford, MA 01757

All programs are held in the 2

nd

_{floor conf. room}

(except for the Enteral Feeding Discussion Group

,

which meets in the 1

st

_{floor conference room)}

Writing About

Cancer

Thursdays

April 7

April 21

April 28

May 5

4:00 – 6:00 pm

This writing workshop is for cancer patients and survivors.

Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been in

remission for years, writing about the different aspects of

your cancer journey can be therapeutic.

Call Deb Ragosta at (508) 422-2206 or Ann Sullivan at

(508) 488-3783 to register.

Bereavement

Support Group

Second Monday

of every month

April 11

May 9

June 13

7:00-8:30 pm

A support group for those who have experienced the

loss of a loved-one to cancer to join with others to

explore ways to cope with loss and grief and to support

one another.

Call Marjorie Gonzalez LICSW for more information

508-473-1190, extension 3119

Annual Cancer

Survivorship

Workshops,

Celebration and

More

Workshops

Tuesday May 31

st

through

Friday June 17

th

5:30 – 7:30 pm

Celebration

Thursday June 9

th

5:30-7:30pm

Celebrate Survivorship with us under the tent on June 9

th

_.

Art exhibit on display throughout the clinic.

Information tables available.

Workshops on a variety of topics, including nutrition,

finances, reflexology, yoga, sexuality,

caregiving and more.

Watch for more information.

Programs are held in the

2

nd

_{floor conference room}

(except for the Enteral Feeding Discussion Group,

which meets in the 1

st

_{floor conference room)}

DFCI/BW Cancer Center

20 Prospect Street

Milford, MA 01757

Refreshments are provided

Please call 603-552-9134 to register as space may be limited.

PROGRAM

DATE & TIME

DESCRIPTION

Living with

Cancer

Support Group

Tues. April 5, 6-7 pm

Wed. April 20, 1-2 pm

Tues. May 3, 6-7 pm

Wed. May 11, 1-2 pm

Tues. June 7, 6-7 pm

Wed. June 22, 1-2 pm

A support group for people living with cancer, including

families and caregivers. Come talk with others who are faced

with the same challenges. Please feel free to attend any or all

of these sessions.

Joyce Austin, MSW, LICSW & Kristie Weeks, RN, OCN.

Telephone

Support Group

for Blood Cancers

and Related

Diseases

Starting

Wed. March 23*

6-7 pm

A 6-week telephone support group for people with a diagnosis

of leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma,

MDS or myeloma.

*Please note MARCH start date.

Facilitated by Joyce Austin, MSW, LICSW.

To register call

the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: 800-688-6572

Fighting Cancer

with Your Fork

Luncheon

Thursday, April 14

12:00-1:30 pm

Separating Fact from Fiction: Learn about the role of nutrition

and a healthy lifestyle in cancer prevention and survivorship.

Michelle Horan, RD, LD, Dietitian.

Light lunch will be served.

Time for Spouses,

Families and

Caregivers

Thursday, April 28

6:00-7:15 pm

Family members and caregivers often face their own

challenges in caring for patients with cancer. Come connect

with others, learn coping strategies & obtain resources.

Joyce Austin, MSW, LICSW & Kristie Weeks, RN, OCN.

Look Good…

Feel Better

Tuesday, May 10

2-4 pm

An American Cancer Society program for women. Come have

fun while you learn beauty tips to help you look and feel better

while undergoing cancer treatment.

Tending to Your

Spirit

Thursday, May 19

2-3 pm

A time for respite and sharing. Come feed your soul and find

healing with others who are living with cancer.

Theresa Bianchi, M.Div. Chaplain.

2011 National

Cancer

Survivorship

Celebration

Tuesday through

Thursday, June 7-9

Celebrate survivorship! Refreshments and information tables

available. Watch for more details!

The

Weight-Cancer

Connection

Wednesday, June 8

6-7 pm

What’s weight got to do with it? Learn how body weight

impacts cancer & recurrence risk and how you can achieve a

healthy weight. Michelle Horan, RD, LD, Dietitian.

Making Your

Wishes Known

1

st

Thursday of Every

Month, 10-11 am

Who would you want to make your medical decisions if you

couldn’t make them yourself? This session offers information

and assistance on completing Advanced Medical Directives.

Joyce Austin, MSW, LICSW

PROGRAM

DATE & TIME

DESCRIPTION

Facing Forward

4

th

Wednesday of the

month

April 27

May 25

June 22

6:00 – 7:30pm

A support group for women who have recently completed or

will soon complete treatment for breast cancer.

Allison Feeley, LICSW

Call Allison Feeley, LICSW for more information:

781-624-4790

All programs are free.

Free parking available in adjacent garage.

101 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

Weymouth, MA

Spring 2011 Support Groups

101 Columbian St., South Weymouth, MA 02190

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Department of Care Coordination

Family Connections Program:

For Parents with Cancer

Provides supportive resources to adult patients who are parents, addressing their needs as

parents and those of their young, school age, and/or teenaged children. Age-appropriate

information is available through various materials, including:



Parent information binder for adult patients/adults in the family (available in English and

Spanish)



Age-based packs for children/teens of patients

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Grief packets

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Additional information, resources and special events

For more information, please contact an Oncology Social Worker at (617) 632 – 3301 or

Program Coordinators at (617) 632-4020 or (617) 632-4235.

Visit: www.dfci.org/familyconnections

One-to-One:

Connecting with Someone Who’s Been There

One-to-One is a volunteer support network supporting patients and families at the

Dana-Farber/Brigham and Woman's Cancer Center. One-to-One brings together, via telephone,

those who have experienced the complex issues surrounding high-risk cancer, diagnosis and

treatment with current patients, partners, and family members. For more information, contact

an Oncology Social Worker or Program Coordinator: Katie Goodfellow (617) 632-4020

Visit:

www.dfci.org/onetoone

Light One Little Candle:

Connecting through Reading

New children’s books (for children ages 13 and under) are available to adult patients who

would like to share these books with their children. The books are donated through a

partnership with the Light One Little Candle Foundation and the Family Connections program.

These children’s books are free and currently available in the

Blum Resource Center

at the

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and, are also available to adult cancer patients at the Brigham

and Women’s Hospital in the

Kessler Library

in the main lobby of the 75 Francis Street

entrance, and with the DFCI social workers at

Faulkner Hospital, Dana-Farber/New Hampshire

Oncology-Hematology,

Milford Regional Hospital

, and

in the Resource Room at

DFBWCC in

clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital

. For more information, please contact an Oncology

Social Worker (617-632-3301) or the Program Coordinator: (617) 632-4235.

Visit:

www.lightonelittlecandle.org

General Information

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All support groups/programs are free of charge and parking is provided.

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Light snacks are available for group sessions.

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Unless otherwise noted, offerings are primarily focused on adult patients/families at the

Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center and satellites.



For additional information, including referrals for an oncology social worker

please call the Department of Care Coordination (social work): (617) 632-3301