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Where did you find your cancer support group?

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11/06/2023 at 6:13 PM

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Hello everyone,

How are you doing today?

At Carenity, we try to connect patients living with chronic illnesses via an online platform. Your voices can be expresses, shared, and you can find community with others living with similar conditions to yours.

But what about in-person connection, where have you found your support group? Was it at your hospital? A meet up group? A fundraiser? Through friends?

Please share where you found your support group, where you turn for help.

Take care,

Lizzi from the Carenity team

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11/06/2023 at 11:05 PM

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I am still looking for a in person support group. Will be following

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Where did you find your cancer support group? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-cancer/where-did-you-find-your-cancer-support-group-5570 2023-11-06 23:05:07

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Family, friends, and support groups like this.



Where did you find your cancer support group? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-cancer/where-did-you-find-your-cancer-support-group-5570 2023-11-10 16:23:05

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Yes. I’ve been diagnosed with cancer. Been going through treatment and would like to find an in-person support group.


Where did you find your cancer support group? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-cancer/where-did-you-find-your-cancer-support-group-5570 2023-11-10 16:36:00

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I never found support meeting with poeple that had cancer. I only went family. They didnot understand some what I was going threw or still going threw some stuff taking cancer meds got 4 yrs left


Where did you find your cancer support group? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-cancer/where-did-you-find-your-cancer-support-group-5570 2023-11-10 20:13:59

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12/18/2023 at 5:37 PM

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I have found my support through my church family! They not only pray for me and encourage me to keep going, they have also helped us financially with groceries and bills I can’t pay now and then. I do wish there were more resources for patients like us that cannot work due to our illness and/or treatments! I would gladly accept any advice on here…. You all are in my prayers and I do hope you all find a good support system during your battle! Have a blessed holiday. Keisha

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Where did you find your cancer support group? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-cancer/where-did-you-find-your-cancer-support-group-5570 2023-12-18 17:37:53

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Hi everyone,

It seems like some Carenity members would like to find in person support groups. Here is what the American Cancer Society says are some good places to look for cancer support groups near you:

"Many hospitals, cancer centers, community groups, and schools offer cancer support groups. Below are some ways to find groups near you.

Ask your health care team if your cancer center or hospital has cancer support groups.

Ask your hospital social worker where to find support groups.

Talk to other patients who have tried support groups.

Look for advocacy groups or organizations for your specific cancer type. Many offer groups and listservs for your needs.

Do an online search for groups in your area. Or go to the NCI database Organizations that Offer Cancer Support Services to find those that offer support groups. Examples include CancerCare and the Cancer Support Community. 

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Coping – Cancer Support Groups

Information explaining the types of support groups, the benefits of joining a support group, and where to find one.

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Where did you find your cancer support group? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-cancer/where-did-you-find-your-cancer-support-group-5570 2024-01-11 22:16:20

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Hi I'm new to group and I have Cll

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Where did you find your cancer support group? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-cancer/where-did-you-find-your-cancer-support-group-5570 2024-03-12 04:26:43

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Hi

i have been recently diagnosed and haven’t found a in person support group. I also smoke so I need to join a support group for this


Where did you find your cancer support group? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-cancer/where-did-you-find-your-cancer-support-group-5570 2024-03-18 02:06:03

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I have not found one and no one seems to think it is a horrible diagnosis since they got it all when they took my thyroid out. It is easier for me to be struck with another type of cancer and no one seems to care.


Where did you find your cancer support group? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-cancer/where-did-you-find-your-cancer-support-group-5570 2024-03-25 00:22:45

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All my cancer support groups I found online,

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Margaret Hodge-Moores


Where did you find your cancer support group? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-cancer/where-did-you-find-your-cancer-support-group-5570 2024-03-29 03:11:24
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