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Cancer Support Groups

For more information about any group, call 610-402-CARE.

Preparing for Breast Cancer Surgery — Learn what to expect after surgery and how to better prepare through exercise.

Women’s High Risk Support Group — A monthly support group for women at high risk for cancer.

Lehigh Valley Chapter of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition — To promote education, awareness and advocacy for women with ovarian cancer.

First Steps: Cancer Services Orientation Program — Meet one-on-one with our nurse who will help you prepare as you begin cancer treatment. For patients, partners, families and friends.

Self-Help Group for Individuals With Cancer — Coping skills, group support.

Gyn Support and Outreach Program — For women and their families dealing with ovarian, uterine and other gynecologic cancers.

Men Facing Cancer — Discussion group for men with prostate, bladder or genitourinary cancer; partners and friends welcome.

Adolescent Support Group — For cancer patients ages 10-16; families welcome.

Lymphedema Prevention and Management — Minimizing your risk for and coping with lymphedema.

Support of Survivors — SOS is a 24-hour telephone line staffed by breast cancer survivors to help women take an active role in their recovery. Call 610-402-4SOS (4767).



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