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
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.