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Support Groups and Services
Art for the Soul
Creative techniques to foster better health while coping with cancer. No art experience required
Dates: Meetings are held the first, third and fifth Thursday of every month.
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4th floor conference room
Contact: Jennifer Higgins, MSW, 714.456.5235
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Brain Tumor Education and Support Group
This group is for individuals diagnosed with a brain tumor and those who support them. The focus of the group will be both education and support. Some meetings will include a speaker; others an opportunity to share with each other.
Dates: Meetings are held the second Monday of every month.
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4th floor conference room
Contact: Donna Baker, LCSW, 714.456.8609.
“Buddy” Program
The “Buddy” program matches newly diagnosed individuals and those who are experiencing stress related to their diagnosis with other cancer patients of similar age, gender, and diagnosis. Each “buddy” is trained to provide support for patients with this complex disease.
Contact: To speak with someone who has a similar diagnosis or if you would like to be a "buddy" please call 714.456.3989.
CancerCare: Connect® Education Workshops
CancerCare’s leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information in one-hour workshops over the telephone or online. Workshops are free of charge — no phone charges apply. However, pre-registration is required to secure your place on the call. To register for a workshop, go to www.cancercare.org.
Community Lecture Series
This informational series is intended to raise awareness of the latest discoveries and to educate our community about early detection, prevention, treatment options and how cancer affects our daily lives.
Kids Konnected
Kids Konnected is a nonprofit organization that provides friendship, understanding, education and support to kids who have a parent with cancer or lost a parent to cancer.
Dates: Meetings are held the fourth Monday of every month.
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: UC Irvine Neuropsychiatric Center, Room 101
Contact: Yilin Chiou, MSW, PPS 714.914.1688 or yilin.chiou@gmail.com
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Korean Women's Support Group
Help and support for Korean-speaking women who are coping with a cancer diagnosis.
Dates: Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4th floor conference room
Look Good, Feel Better
Support group for women with cancer that teaches beauty techniques to help enhance appearance and self-image during treatment.
Dates: Meetings are held the fourth Monday of every other month
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4th floor conference room
RSVP: Contact American Cancer Society at 800.ACS.2345
Michael Hudson Patient and Family Support Fund
Offers assistance to cancer patients and their families during treatment.
Contact: Donna Baker, LCSW, 714.456.8609
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Music Therapy Program
The Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center offers music therapy for inpatients, outpatients and their families. Tim Ringgold, MT-BC, NICU-MT, is a board-certified music therapist who provides individual and group sessions at UC Irvine Medical Center at no cost to the patient. Appointments with our music therapist are provided at flexible times.
Contact: Please ask your physician to submit a request or contact the music therapist directly at 714.506.0672 (pager)
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Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Patients, family members and friends are encouraged to join us at this meeting.
Dates: Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: Neuropsychiatric Center (Building 3), Room 101
Contact: Kelly Cox, 800.452.2873, Ext. 233
Optimal Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
A registered dietitian conducts a class on topics including healthy nutrition, dealing with side effects, maintaining optimal weight, supplement use, and more.
Contact: 714.456.8000
Patient and Family Resource Center
Please visit our resource center located on the first floor of the Cha Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Books, videos and computer access are available.
Contact: Valerie Wilcox at 714.456.6742.
Support for People with Oral, Head and Neck Cancers (SPOHNC-UC Irvine-ORANGE)
Support and education for those coping with oral, head and neck cancers and those who support them.
Dates: Meetings are held the first Monday of every month
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 3rd floor lobby
Contact: Jennifer Higgins, MSW, 714.456.5235
When the Woman You Love Has Cancer: An Online Forum for Husbands/Partners
Support for husbands and partners of wives and significant others diagnosed with cancer.
Dates: Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: Web-based support group
Contact: Jennifer Higgins, MSW, 714.456.5235
Women's Share and Care Support Group
Support and education for women diagnosed with cancer.
Dates: Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4th floor conference room
Contact: Donna Baker, LCSW, 714.456.8609
Women with Gynecological Cancers – Spanish-speaking Support Group
Support for patients with gynecological cancers. Participants will receive educational information and networking opportunities.
Dates: Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, first floor resource center
Contact: Jennifer Higgins, MSW, 714.456.5235
Young Women’s Thriving and Surviving Support Group
Started by two young women who have overcome breast cancer, this educational group is for women 18 to 45 surviving any type of cancer.
Dates: Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4th floor conference room
Contact: 714.456.7057