| Support & Networking Groups
Living with Cancer Group (co-sponsored with Texas Oncology)
This ongoing support group is for cancer patients with any diagnosis, as well as their caregivers.
Where: Texas Oncology (formerly Southwest Regional Cancer Center)
901 West 38th Street, Suite 200, Austin TX 78705
When: Meets on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month.
5:30-7:00pm
Contact: Penny DeCou, LCSW, 421-4167
Colon Cancer Support Group (co-sponsored with Texas Oncology, Balcones)
This is a monthly drop in support group for individuals with colon cancer. It provides an opportunity for people experiencing the same type of cancer to come together and offer each other support, share concerns, and exchange information.
Where: Texas Oncology, 6204 Balcones Drive, Austin TX 78731
When: Meets on 2nd Thursday of each month.
6:00-7:30pm
Contact: Kim Nugent Anderson, 470-9880 or call Lauren Brandt at 427-9433.
Peer Support For Parents with Cancer (co-sponsored with Texas Oncology, Balcones)
If you are a parent who has been diagnosed with cancer, you may feel the need to talk to other parents about the challenges you are now facing. Members of the group will share with one another what it is like as a parent trying to balance the needs of family, spouse, and work with the rigors of cancer treatment.
Where: Texas Oncology, 6204 Balcones Drive, Austin TX 78731
When: Meets on 1st Tuesday of each month.
6:00-7:30pm
Contact: Kim Nugent Anderson, 470-9880 or call Janey Marks, 619-8238.
GYN Support Group (co-sponsored with Texas Oncology, Balcones)
This is a monthly drop-in support group for individuals with gynecological cancer. It provides an opportunity for women experiencing the same type and relative cancer to come together and offer each other support, share concerns, and exchange information. A Texas Oncology GYN nurse will also be attending regularly.
Where: Texas Oncology, 6204 Balcones Drive, Austin TX 78731
When: Meets on 3rd Tuesday of each month.
5:30-7:00pm
Contact: Barbara Williams, 914-4058 or call Lauren Brandt, LMSW, 427-9433.
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