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Patient and Family Cancer Support Group - Virtual

Our virtual cancer support group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month.

This support group offers a safe, compassionate environment for open discussion, exchange of information and sharing of experiences.

Meetings are held via WebEx from 6:30 to 8 pm.

Special Guest Presentations

We will have special presentations at three group meetings this year:
 

April 20 - The Role of Palliative Care in Serious Illness

Speakers:

  • Pam Lane, Nurse Practitioner
    UMass Memorial Medical Center
  • Stephanie Hudon, Licensed Social Worker
    UMass Memorial Medical Center

July 20 - Leveraging Patient and Community Feedback to Enhance Patient Care

Speaker:

  • Carisa Lozoraitis
    Cancer Quality Program Manager
    UMass Memorial Medical Center

November 16 - Cancer Clinical Trials in Action

Speaker:

  • Ashley Robichaud
    Cancer Research Office
    UMass Chan Medical School

Dates

Monday, March 16, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Monday, April 20, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Monday, June 15, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Monday, August 17, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Monday, September 21, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Monday, October 19, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Monday, December 21, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Contact

For more information and to learn how to join this session, email Dianne Bowes-Hudson, MSW, LICSW or call 774-441-8847.

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