Cancer Support and Education Services

Be Strong Cancer Exercise Program
Breast Cancer Support Group
Look Good Feel Better
Nutrition Wise for Cancer Survivorship 
Oral and Head & Neck Cancer Support Series 
Melanoma Support

 

Cancer Support Group

For people who are diagnosed with cancer - an ongoing group which provides an opportunity for men and women of all ages and with all types of cancers to gather together and offer one another support.

Please call Emerson Hospital Cancer Services at 978-287-3349 to pre-register and for meeting times.

Be Strong Cancer Exercise Program

T: 978-287-8200

• Tuesdays, Thursdays: 12:00 pm—1:00 pm

This eight-week class is in collaboration with the Center for Sports Rehabilitation and Specialty Services and the Bethke Cancer Center. The class is under the direction of a qualified physical therapist and will help jump-start you on your way to fighting fatigue and improve your general well-being. The session is for eight-weeks and has rolling enrollment.

$120.00 for one eight-week session. Classes are held at the Center for Sports Rehabilitation and Specialty Services - 57 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA.

Breast Cancer Support Group

T: 978-456-3532

Virginia Thurston Healing Garden
Harvard, MA

The Healing Garden offers different support groups, each with a different focus. Please call for information.

Look Good Feel Better

T: 978-287-3462

• Tuesdays: 11:00 am—1:00 pm
• January 10, March 13, May 8, July 10

Donaldson Conference Room, John Cuming Building, Emerson Hospital

A free program that teaches beauty techniques to women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment, to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Cosmetics are supplied at no charge. Pre-registration is required by calling Wendy Wong at 978-287-3462 or for more information.

Nutrition Wise for Cancer Survivorship

• Wednesdays: 3:30 pm—4:30 pm
• February 1, May 2

North Assembly Room B, Emerson Hospital

Current nutrition strategies for preventing cancer recurrence will be discussed in this informal forum. Offered for individuals who have completed treatment and are striving for optimal eating habits. This program is free and led by Emerson Hospital dietitian, Ena Sandler, MS, RD, LDN. Please pre-register by calling, 978-287-3349.

Oral and Head & Neck Cancer Support Series

Are you struggling with your diagnosis? Searching for ways to cope with your disease?

Join other patients and our nursing and social work team to learn about resources to help with speech, swallow, dental and the adjustment issues that may challenge you.

Please call Emerson Hospital Cancer Services, 978-287-3349 to pre-register and for meeting times.

Melanoma Support

T: 1-800-557-6352

The Melanoma Foundation of New England sponsors free support groups for melanoma patients, survivors and caregivers. Please call for more information.