Programs & Services / Support Groups

Research has shown that participation in ongoing professionally facilitated support groups provides many benefits, including decreased emotional distress, less pain, quicker return to work, and better quality of life.

"The group was the way for me to keep my sanity and gain valuable information while I was going through cancer treatments and decisions." Lymphoma Survivor

CSC offers separate weekly groups for people living with cancer, as well as for family and friends who are supporting a loved one with cancer.

Click on the links below to learn more about each type of group. Please note that you must be pre-registered before attending a support group. This can be done at a Newcomer Orientation Meeting or by appointment (call 513-791-4060).

People Living With Cancer

"For me the support group experience has been wonderful, giving me the tools to live life with cancer." Pancreatic Cancer Survivor

People with any type or stage of cancer (receiving cancer treatment, up to 18 months into remission, or with advanced cancer) meet weekly for 2 hours, allowing members to form strong interpersonal connections, and share information, wisdom, encouragement and support. Pre-registration is required and may be completed at a Newcomer Orientation Meeting or by appointment (call 513-791-4060).

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Groups

"Participating in my group was one of the best experiences of my life. I went through a lot of fear and anger and this group literally saved my life." Breast Cancer Survivor

Women who are in treatment for breast cancer, stages 0 through 3, meet weekly for 2 hours, allowing them to form strong interpersonal connections, and share information, wisdom, encouragement and support. Pre-registration is required and may be completed at a Newcomer Orientation Meeting or by appointment (call 513-791-4060).

Family & Friends Groups

"I found great comfort in the Friends and Family group, and I formed some very close friendships. I would be lost without my group." Husband of Ovarian Cancer Survivor

Family members or friends who are actively supporting a loved one with cancer (receiving cancer treatment, up to 18 months into remission, or with advanced cancer) meet weekly for 2 hours, allowing members to learn how to care for themselves as they care for others by sharing wisdom, encouragement and support. Pre-registration is required and may be completed at a Newcomer Orientation Meeting or by appointment (call 513-791-4060).

In addition to weekly support groups, CSC also offers another opportunity to connect with others and learn from shared experiences—Networking Groups. These groups bring together Individuals coping with particular types of cancers, or facing particular cancer-related issues, generally on a monthly basis. Networking Groups are drop-in (no registration required) and are open to both people diagnosed with cancer and loved ones. For a list of current networking groups, click Networking Group Offerings.