East Bay Cancer Support Groups
Brain Tumor Support Group
This session provides support and guidance to patients with brain tumors and their families. Call to register.
Location:
Cancer Support Community, 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Website
Phone:
(925) 933-0107
Date(s):
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month
Time(s):
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Breast Cancer Support Group
A support group for women coping with breast cancer. Guest oncology experts present information and group support provides tools to assist in coping and sharing experiences. Call to register.
Location:
Cancer Support Community, 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Website
Phone:
(925) 933-0107
Date(s):
2nd and 4th Thursdays
Time(s):
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Breast Cancer (Metastatic) Support Group
This drop-in group is for people with metastatic breast cancer. It is a place to talk about fears and hopes, effects on friends and family members, and how to live well with uncertainty. It is also a place to share information and exchange support in a warm, understanding environment. Facilitated by Ilene Scharlach, PhD.
Location:
Cancer Support Community, 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Website
Phone:
(925) 933-0107
Date(s):
3rd Wednesday every month
Time(s):
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Colorectal Cancer Group
This session provides support and guidance to colorectal cancer patients and their families. Call to register.
Location:
Cancer Support Community, 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Website
Phone:
(925) 933-0107
Date(s):
2nd Wednesday of every month
Time(s):
4:00 to 5:30 PM
Grupos De Apoyo Emocional en Espanol: Nuevos Dias y Lugares?
(Spanish-speaking Cancer Support Group)
Los grupos estan localizados en Pittsburg, Martinez, San Pablo y Walnut Creek. Si necesita un grupo de apoyo en español, por favor llame Cyndi Lezcano al
Phone:
(800) 556-0477
Date:
Los Viernes De: 12-2 pm
Gynecologic & Oncology Cancer Support Group
A support group for women with a diagnosis of a gynecologic malignancy. The session is facilitated by a psychologist. A gynecology oncology nurse also participates and provides information regarding treatment. Call to register.
Location:
Cancer Support Community, 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Website
Phone:
(925) 933-0107
Date(s):
First and third Thursdays of each month
Time(s):
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Kids Circle and Teen Talk Cancer Support Group
This session provides support for children, adolescents and their parents who are coping with cancer. Young children participate in a group activity while teens and parents meet in separate groups. Call to register.
Location:
Cancer Support Community, 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Website
Phone:
(925) 933-0107
Date(s):
2nd Saturday of every month
Time(s):
10:00 to 1:00 PM
Leukemia, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma Support Group
A support and educational group for leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma patients and their caregivers. Facilitated by an experienced oncology nurse and a psychologist.
Location:
John Muir Medical Center-Walnut Creek Campus, 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Phone:
925) 952-2797
Date(s):
1st Thursday of each month
Time(s):
7:00 to 8:30 PM
Life after Cancer
This session provides support to patients and their families who have completed treatment and are looking to a new life after cancer. Call to register.
Location:
Cancer Support Community, 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Website
Phone:
925) 933-0107
Date(s):
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month
Time(s):
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Lung Cancer Group
This session provides support and guidance to lung cancer patients and their families. Call to register.
Location:
Cancer Support Community, 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Website
Phone:
925) 933-0107
Date(s):
1st Wednesday of every month
Time(s):
4:00 to 6:00 PM
Lymphedema Support Group
This session provides support and guidance for individuals and their families coping with Lymphedema. Meets every other month with no meeting in July.
Location:
John Muir Medical Center-Concord Campus, Pacheco Room, 2540 East Street, Concord
Phone:
(925) 674-2125
Date(s):
2nd Saturday of every other month (Jan, Mar, May, Sep, Nov)
Time(s):
10:00 to 11:30 AM
Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Group
A support group for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Guest oncology experts present information and group support provides tools to assist in coping and sharing experiences. Call to register.
Location:
Cancer Support Community, 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Website
Phone:
(925) 933-0107
Date(s):
Wednesdays
Time(s):
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM