 Education and Networking Groups
Brain Tumor Support Group
A support group for patients and family members diagnosed with benign and malignant brain tumors. The group meets at 10 a.m. every third Saturday. For details, call 217-876-6784.
Facing Cancer Together Note: No cancer support meetings scheduled for December
A support group for cancer patients and their families. The group meets from 1-2:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month in the DMH Rehabilitation Conference Room. For more information, call 217-876-2380.
Growing Through Grief
A five-week bereavement education series for family members who have lost a loved one. For details, call 217-876-6784.
Helping Hands
A grief support group for children. Call 217-876-6784.
HER (Helping Each Other Recover)
Provides information and "one-on-one" assistance for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in Central Illinois. Call 217-876-4377 or toll-free 888-456-4377.
Komen Group (Breast Cancer) Note: No cancer support meetings scheduled for December
A group designed to address the needs of women at different stages in the treatment and recovery process. It is a time to share emotions and personal experiences. The group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. For details, call 217-876-4377 (HERS).
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Central Illinois Ovarian Cancer Support Group Note: No cancer support meetings scheduled for December
A group that provides a forum for ovarian cancer patients and their families to discuss issues related to ovarian cancer. The group meets at 6-7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. For more information, call 217-876-2370.
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Lymphadema Management Program
The Rehabilitation Center provides a lymphadema program for patients that experience abnormal swelling in a body part due to accumulation of lymph fluid in an arm, leg, face, neck, trunk, pelvis or groin. For details, call 217-876-2600.
Look Good Feel Better®
A free program offered in partnership with the American Cancer Society and taught by a licensed cosmetologist. The program offers beauty techniques to help women cope with side effects associated with cancer treatment. Classes meet every other month at 6 p.m. at Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois, 2880 N. Monroe. To register, call 217-876-6600.
Ostomy/Skin Care
An enterostomal therapist is available to care for patients who need help with ostomy, decubitus and skin care. Outpatient appointments are available. For details, call 217-876-2909.
Us TOO! Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group Note: No cancer support meetings scheduled for December
The meeting provide emotional support and unbiased information in areas related to prostate cancer, such as treatment options, solutions to side effects and nutrition. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois, 2880 N. Monroe, Decatur, Illinois. For details, call 217-876-2370.
Renewal Support Group
A monthly bereavement support group. For details, call Hospice 217-876-6770.
If you have any questions or are interested in attending any of these programs, call The DMH Cancer Care Institute at 217-876-2370.
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