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Groups focus on topics pertaining to living with cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment.
They are offered in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, and by toll-free teleconference. A rundown of support groups is below.
At the Support Connection Office in Yorktown:
- Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: first Thursday of the month, May 7, at 10 a.m.
- Breast Cancer Support Group: fourth Tuesday of the month, May 26, at 7 p.m.
- Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support Group: for women who have or had breast cancer at a young age. Second Wednesday of the month, May 13, at 7 p.m.
At New York/Presbyterian-Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt Manor:
- Breast Cancer Support Group: Monday, May 18, at 7 p.m.
At the Yorktown Jewish Center in Yorktown:
- Support Group for Women Living with Recurrence: for women living with recurrence of breast or ovarian cancer, with advanced stage and/or metastasis. Third Friday of the month, May 15, at 12:30 p.m.
At Northern Westchetser Hospital at Chappaqua Crossing, Chappaqua:
- Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: first Wednesday of the month, May 6, at 7 p.m.
For those unable to attend groups in-person, there are monthly Telephone Support Groups via toll-free teleconference, enabling women to participate regardless of their location and from the comfort of their homes. Call a few days ahead to learn how to participate. The Ovarian Cancer Telephone Group will take place Wednesday, May 13, at 8 p.m. The Advanced Stage or Metastatic Breast Cancer Telephone Group will take place Monday, May 4, at 8 p.m.
For a complete calendar of groups at all locations, visit www.supportconnection.org. Advance registration is required for all groups; call 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
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