We know that cancer can be more than a physical disease as it touches the deepest fears of patients and their families. For this reason, we provide information to lessen the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis.

We encourage you to accept help when offered and to reach out for the support you need. Each individual will have different needs. What is meaningful to one person may be meaningless to another. We do know that it is helpful to discuss your concerns – whether it is to a friend, family member, or spiritual advisor; in a support group of people going through a similar situation; or to yourself through a journal. Find the method that works best for you.

Support Groups

Support Group	6 p.m.	3rd Wednesday each month	Breast Cancer Support Group	UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital	Pam Clevenger, RN, Oncology Nurse Navigator
Patient Education	11 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Last Thursday each month	Smoking Cessation Programs	2401 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL	AHEC Program
Support Group	6 p.m.	2nd Tuesday each month	Alachua Co. Prostate Cancer Alliance	HealthStreet	Braxton Linton
Spiritual Support Group	5:30 p.m.	3rd Thursday each month	Healing Touch	Trinity Methodist, Gainesville	Marcey Corey
Support Group	7 p.m.	2nd & 4th Tuesday each month	Cancer Survivor Support Group	Keystone Heights Methodist Church	Sue Wilson-Stern, ARNP
Education for Patients & Caregivers	4 p.m.	3rd Wednesday each month	Brain & Spinal Tumor Education & Resource Group	HealthStreet	David Tran, MD, Sarah Andrews, and Soni Warren
Support Group	10 a.m. – noon	2nd Monday each month	Cancer Support & Wellness Group	HealthStreet	Integrative Medicine
Supportive Oncology	10 – 11 a.m.	Every Wednesday	Yoga for Cancer	HealthStreet	Integrative Medicine