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Coping Connections – Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care Center Canyon County
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Coping Connections is a caring, safe place for participants to learn more about cancer issues and share the emotional, mental and spiritual impact it has on their lives. You are invited to attend this program if you are currently receiving treatment for cancer, have completed treatment, or are caring for a loved one coping with a cancer diagnosis.
English: 1st Tuesday monthly – Nampa, 3:00-5:00 PM; Call Juan Chavarria 208-205-0346.
Spanish: 2nd Thursday monthly - Nampa, 6:00-8:00 PM; Call Juan Chavarria 208-205-0346.
Nourish and Flourish - Saint Alphonsus Boise
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Survivorship Support Group. A supportive space for cancer survivors to learn, connect, and thrive. Led by an Oncology Social Worker and Oncology Dietitian, this group offers education and guidance to help participants nourish their bodies and flourish in survivorship.
2nd Thursday monthly - Saint Alphonsus Family Center, 900 N Liberty St., Ste. 204, Boise - 4-5pm; Call (208) 367-3150 to RSVP
Living Through Cancer – St. Luke’s Cancer Institute Nampa
An educational & supportive program for any cancer patient, caregiver or family member.
Thursdays, 12:00 – 1:00 PM; St. Luke’s Nampa, Stampede Room
For more information – Angie Bartlow, 208-463-6009
Living With Cancer – St. Luke’s Cancer Institute Fruitland
An educational & supportive program for any cancer patient, caregiver or family member.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 3:00 – 4:00 PM; St. Luke’s Fruitland, Fugi Room
For more information – Brigett Hollander, 208-452-8632
St. Luke’s Brain Tumor Support Group
An educational & supportive program for any cancer patient, caregiver or family member.
1st Wednesday monthly, 6:00 – 8:00 PM; St. Luke’s Meridian, Bannock Room
Registration required – Ben Slee, 208-381-4217 or brainsupport@slhs.org
Boise Brain Tumor Support Group
A group for support and comradery for any brain tumor patient, survivor or caregiver.
1st Saturday monthly, 12:30-3:00 PM; Library! at Bown Crossing, Boise
For more information – Laurie Bankhead, 208-550-1570
Living with Advanced Breast or Gynecologic Cancer
A support group for patients living with metastatic breast or gynecological cancer.
Library! At Cole and Ustick, Bitterbrush Conference Room, Boise
1st Tuesday monthly, 4:00-5:30 PM; Registration required – 208-761-3369
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Blood Cancer Support Group
1st Tuesday monthly, 6:00 PM. For more information – 208-501-7813
Treasure Valley Multiple Myeloma Support Group
3rd Tuesday monthly, 6-8 PM. For more information – Sheri Baker, 208-371-8814
Elmore County Circle of Hope Cancer Support Group
A group for patients, survivors and caregivers. 2nd and 4th Mondays monthly, 6:30 PM
For more information - Marcella Trueba 208-599-3824 or AJ 208-599-0949
Artist in Residence at the YMCA
No-cost creative arts workshops for cancer survivors. No experience necessary.
Locations vary throughout the Treasure Valley. Register—Stephanie Werntz 208-794-5534
http://www.ymcatvidaho.org/program/artist-in-residence-air
Stupid Cancer
Online support and advocacy for young adults, ages 15-39 years old.
For more information - 877-735-4673 or www.stupidcancer.org
CancerCare
Online and telephone support groups for patients, survivors, caregivers and loved ones.
Educational webinars and financial assistance.
For more information - 800-813-4673 or www.cancercare.org
Monthly Grief and Loss Support Group – St. Luke’s Cancer Institute Fruitland
An educational & supportive program for those who have lost a loved one.
Monthly on the last Thursday, 3:00 – 4:30 PM; St. Luke’s Fruitland, Fugi Room
For more information – Brigett Hollander, 208-452-8632
Grief Support Groups and Classes – St. Luke’s Home Care and Hospice
A safe, supportive environment for processing grief, these support groups and
educational classes are held throughout the year.
For more information, dates and locations – Tara Lyon, 208-381-2721