A support and spiritual group for anyone touched by cancer. Guest speakers address concerns of cancer patients. The group meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m., usually at Lancaster Baptist Church.
Lancaster
KY
Contact: Helen Duncan
General Cancer Support Group
(606) 528-1893
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fellowship Hall.
Corbin
KY
Contact: Paula Sutton
General Cancer Support Group
(859) 331-5200
The Wellness Community
1717 Dixie Highway, Suite 145
Fort Wright
KY 41010
Harrison County Cancer Support Group
(859) 234-1403 Patty Adams, or (859) 234-2300 Mollie Smith
Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. A potluck dinner is served.
Harrison Memorial Hospital
First floor conference room
Cynthiana
KY
Helping Hands
(859) 623-3029
For anyone affected by cancer. Meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church.
Richmond
KY
Contact: Peggy
Legacies
(859) 351-8042
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in partnership with Hospice of the Bluegrass has developed a bereavement support group called Legacies. This is a group for adults who have experienced a significant death in their lives from a long term illness.
Legacies will cover a variety of topics on grief including the grieving process, handling the holidays, and caring for ourselves.
Legacies will begin Tuesday evenings September 20 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and will as for six weeks. To register call 277-2700, extension 419. If you know of an individual who may benefit from attending Legacies please make them aware of the group. There is no cost for this group, but registration is required. Sessions will be held at the Grief and Loss Center, located behind the Hospice of the Bluegrass. Hospice of the Bluegrass is located at 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, Ky.
Lexington
KY
Contact: Joan Scales
Look Good…Feel Better
(859) 260-6308 or (800) ACS-2345
This free American Cancer Society program teaches female cancer patients how to minimize the physical effects of cancer treatment such as dry skin and hair loss. Class participants receive a free customized cosmetic kit valued at $250. Pre-registration is required.
Meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m.
Central Baptist Hospital
Lexington
KY
Look Good…Feel Better
(859) 258-6723 or (800) ACS-2345
This free American Cancer Society program teaches female cancer patients how to minimize the physical effects of cancer treatment such as dry skin and hair loss. Class participants receive a free customized cosmetic kit valued at $250. Pre-registration is required.
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m.
The Cancer Center at Lexington Clinic
Lexington
KY
Look Good…Feel Better
(859) 323-1902 or (800) ACS-2345
This free American Cancer Society program teaches female cancer patients how to minimize the physical effects of cancer treatment such as dry skin and hair loss. Class participants receive a free customized cosmetic kit valued at $250. Pre-registration is required.
Meets the second Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m.
Markey Cancer Center
Lexington
KY
Look Good…Feel Better
(800)565-6841 ext. 6723 or (800) ACS-2345
This free American Cancer Society program teaches female cancer patients how to minimize the physical effects of cancer treatment such as dry skin and hair loss. Class participants receive a free customized cosmetic kit valued at $250. Pre-registration is required.
The Dr. Carol Kramer Women’s Survivor and Support Group
(859) 323-7132
The purpose of this group is to provide information and support for women diagnosed with cancer. Meetings focus on educating members about cancer, treatments, and aftercare. Each meeting offers a topic and speaker, with ample time left for Q & A.
The primary purpose of this group is to provide mutual support for one another in the recovery process. New members are welcome!
The group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Markey Cancer Center Board Room. A light lunch is provided.
Please RSVP each month.
Markey Cancer Center, Board Room
800 Rose Street
Lexington
KY
Contact: Terri Mollineaux
Time Out
(859) 313-4659
A support group for cancer patients and their families. Meets the first, third, and fifth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
St. Joseph Hospital
Lexington
KY
Women Reaching Out
(859) 260-6308
The Cancer Care Center at Central Baptist Hospital offers several support groups for people dealing with cancer. The groups meet in the Cancer Care Center conference room in suite 703 of the 1720 Building on the first Monday of each month. For more information about any of the support groups, contact Judy Hatch at (859) 260-4271.
Lexington
KY
Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support and Education (ALCASE)
Helps patients, families, friends, caregivers and the medical and scientific communities battling multiple myeloma. Offers publications, research and event information.
Supports research, offers materials about the diagnosis and treatment of kidney cancer, sponsors support groups, and provides physician referral information.
The nation's largest lymphoma-focused voluntary health organization devoted exclusively to funding lymphoma research and providing patients and health care professionals with critical information on the disease. Also provides referrals to other resources, oncologists, clinical trials, and support groups.
A patient-directed, self-help organization dedicated to meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients. Addresses the broad emotional, physical and humanistic needs of patients with oral and head and neck cancer.
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