Moores Cancer Center Support Groups
Support Groups
CLL Education and Support
Date: 1st Wednesday of every month
Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Comer Commons
Facilitator: Jennifer Piper, (858) 822-7902
A monthly educational seminar and support group for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Join us to hear from a CLL expert, and share and gain support from other CLL patients. Learn the latest information about CLL research and treatments. Discover ways to manage the challenges of cancer. Improve your communication skills and relationships. Gain strength by connecting with others. Improve the quality of your life.
Spanish-Speaking Patient Support
Date: 2nd Thursday of every month
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Room 3079
Facilitator: Mercedes Garcia-Mohr, LCSW, and Sara Feinstein, (858) 822-6201
Grupo Esperanza ("Hope Group") is a monthly support group for Spanish-speaking cancer patients. Following the discussion, participants will be led through a guided imagery relaxation exercise. Call the facilitator to register.
Breast Cancer Patient Education and Support
Date: 4th Wednesday of every month
Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Room 2007
Facilitator: Mercedes Garcia-Mohr, LCSW, (858) 822-6201
For woman with breast cancer. Each month an expert presents information on topics relevant to women with breast cancer. Following the presentation, participants share concerns, feelings, information, inspiration and hope.
Cancer Patient Support Group
Date: Every Monday
Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Meditation Room, first floor
Facilitators: Meghan McCoy, (858) 822-7905
Scheduled at the same time as the caregiver gathering, below, but in separate locations.
Cancer Caregiver Gathering
Date: Every Monday
Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Room 2007
Facilitators: Jennifer Piper, (858) 822-7902
Come together for conversation. Take a break and join others to develop connections with other caregivers and share helpful advice and tips.
Gastrointestinal Patient Support Group
Date: 3rd Thursday of every month
Time: 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Room 3106
Facilitator: Meghan McCoy, (858) 822-7905
The GI group provides education and support to patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreas, liver, cholangiocarcinoma, gastric, esophageal, colon, rectal or anal cancer. Each month we provide an educational presentation and discuss related issues or other issues that group members may be experiencing.
Gynecological Cancer Patient Support Group
Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month
Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Room 3106, third floor
Facilitator: Yuko Abbott, LCSW, (858) 246-0263
This group provides education and support to patients diagnosed with gynecological cancers.
Lung Cancer Support Group
Date: 3rd Tuesday of every month
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Room 3108
Facilitator: Meghan McCoy, (858) 822-7905
For lung cancer patients in any phase of treatment. Join others like you, in a supportive environment where you can explore important issues that matter when coping with lung cancer .
Melanoma Cancer Patient Support Group
Cancelled at this time