You do not have to fight cancer alone. Reach out. Get support from family, friends, and others who care about you. Let other people help you. It can help you feel better both during and after your treatment.
Support groups
When you have cancer, support groups can be a great help. Talking with others with cancer lets you know you are not alone. There are also support groups for families of people with cancer. To find a support group, talk to your healthcare team. Or talk to someone at your hospital’s patient education department. You can also do a search for “cancer support groups” online for your type of cancer. Some support groups meet in person. Others meet online.
To learn more
Contact the sources below for more information about cancer and cancer support groups:
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American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or 800-227-2345
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National Cancer Institute at www.cancer.gov or 800-422-6237
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CancerCare at www.cancercare.org/support_groups or 800-813-4673
Local resources
Ask your healthcare provider about your local American Cancer Society support group. Or about any other local support groups. Write the information here to keep it handy:
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Online Medical Reviewer: LoCicero, Richard, MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Sather, Rita, RN
Date Last Reviewed: 11/01/2023
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