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Philadelphia Area Blood Cancer Support Groups
Local Support Groups
Below is a list of different support groups hosted by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:
Blood Cancers Networking Group – Warminster/ Bucks County
Open to all who have been touched by a blood cancer. Provides supportive and educational resources. When: 2nd Wednesday of the month in the evening. Location: Gilda’s Club. Facilitated by a licensed social worker. Please call Marianne Wolfe at 215-441-3290 x103 or Marianne@gildasclubdelval.org
Family/Caregiver Support Groups-Warminster/Buck County
“Family and Friends Networking: Dinner and Discussion” provides a safe and comfortable place for family and friends of people with cancer to share experiences and concerns regarding their unique situation. Dinner is provided. When: 2nd Thursday of each month and is sponsored by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Location: Gilda’s Club. Registration is required. Facilitated by a licensed social worker. Please call Marianne Wolfe at 215-441-3290 x103 or Marianne@gildasclubdelval.org
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Family Support Group – Conshohocken
For patients and family members coping with CML. It is an opportunity to share experiences, exchange information and gain support. When: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6PM. Location: LLS’s EPA Chapter Office (group does not meet in June, July & August)
Lymphoma Support Group – Conshohocken
Provide all types of lymphoma patients, families and friends with support, information, education and networking. When: First Tuesday of the month at 6PM. Location: LLS’s EPA Chapter Office (group does not meet in June, July & August)
KID SUPPORT- Philadelphia
A 10-week program for children (ages 6-12) who have cancer or family members or friends with cancer. Design to help children cope and an opportunity to meet other children with similar experience. Also have concurrent parent group available for adults. When: Starting October 6th at 6PM-8PM. Location: The Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia. If interested and for more information, please contact Kathleen Coyne, LCSW at 215-879-7733 or kcoyne@cancersupport-phila.org
Spanish Support Group / ¡Una Réunion!: Grupo de apoyo latino - Philadelphia
Para pacientes con cáncer, sus familias y personas cercanas. Fecha: cada tercer el Miércoles del mes. 1:30 PM- 3:00 PM. Lugar: Temple Cancer Center. Para inscribirse para el grupo o para preguntas o asistencia para personas discapacitadas, por favor contacte a: May MacKenzie teléfono: 215-707-2575
LGBT Cancer Support Group – Philadelphia- The William Way LGBT Community Center
Provide LGBT cancer patients, families and friends in the Greater Philadelphia region with opportunities to share experiences, exchange information, gain support, information, education and networking. When: 1st Monday of the month in the evening Location:. The William Way Center. For more information and to register, please contact Ilana Benyosef, LSW 610-238-0360 ext. 232 or ilana.benyosef@lls.org
**Bereavement Support Group – Bux/Mont Area **
Living with Loss - Hosted by Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley. Any adult who has lost a loved one to an illness is welcome to call about the group. Pre-registration is required. For further information, please contact Melanie Kaplan at 215 441-3290 x114 or Melanie@gildasclubdelval.org