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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island

Note: There are nine PROVIDENCE listings. Scroll down to view them.

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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island

Name:       Ovarian Cancer Support Group

Focus:       Ovarian Cancer

Date:        First and third Wednesdays of each month
Time:        5:00 to 7:00 PM
Place:       Women's Oncology Center, 3rd Floor
                 Women's and Infant's Hospital of Rhode Island
                 One Blackstone Place
                 Providence, Rhode Island 02905

About us: We are a dynamite group! And we've been going for several years!
                 Come check us out!

Contact:   Diane Thompson, social worker at 401-274-1122, ext. 7202
                 Or call an oncology social worker at 401-453-7520

Last updated on April 26, 2000

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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island

Name:       Breast Cancer Support Group

Focus:       Breast Cancer

Date:        Every Tuesday
Time:        4:00 to 5:30 PM
Place:       Women's Oncology Center, 3rd Floor
                 Women's and Infant's Hospital of Rhode Island
                 One Blackstone Place
                 Providence, Rhode Island 02905

About us: 

Contact:   Sarah Morry, social worker at 401-274-1122, ext. 7284
                 Or call an oncology social worker at 401-453-7520

Last updated on April 26, 2000

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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island

Name:       Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group

Focus:       Those with breast cancer which has spread

Date:        Every Wednesday
Time:        10:00 to 11:30 am
Place:       Women's Oncology Center, 3rd Floor
                 Women's and Infant's Hospital of Rhode Island
                 One Blackstone Place
                 Providence, Rhode Island 02905

About us: 

Contact:   Sarah Morry, social worker at 401-274-1122, ext. 7284
                 Or call an oncology social worker at 401-453-7520

Last updated on April 26, 2000

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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island

Name:       Art Angels

Focus:       Those fighting any type of cancer

Date:        Every Thursday
Time:        4:00 to 6:00 PM
Place:       Women's Oncology Center, 3rd Floor
                 Women's and Infant's Hospital of Rhode Island
                 One Blackstone Place
                 Providence, Rhode Island 02905

About us: All cancer patients are welcome regardless of artistic ability

Contact:   Diane Thompson, social worker at 401-274-1122, ext. 7202
                 Or call an oncology social worker at 401-453-7520

Last updated on April 26, 2000

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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island

Name:       Intentional Grounding Group

Focus:       Group for partners/spouses of those fighting cancer

Date:        First and third Tuesdays of each month
Time:        5:30 to 7:00 PM
Place:       Women's Oncology Center, 3rd Floor
                 Women's and Infant's Hospital of Rhode Island
                 One Blackstone Place
                 Providence, Rhode Island 02905

About us: Discussion and support

Contact:   Diane Thompson, social worker at 401-274-1122, ext. 7202
                 Or call an oncology social worker at 401-453-7520

Last updated on April 26, 2000

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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island  

Focus:       Women Living with Cancer

Date:        Every Monday
Time:        5:00 to 6:30 PM
Place:       HOPE Center for Cancer Support
                 297 Wickenden St.
                 Providence, Rhode Island 02903

About us: An opportunity to be in a supportive community with others. Discussion.

Contact:   HOPE Center at 401-454-0404
                 Facilitator Joanne DiBello

Last updated on May 12, 2000

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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island  

Focus:     Men Living with Cancer

Date:       Every Wednesday
Time:        5:00 to 6:30 PM
Place:       HOPE Center for Cancer Support
                 297 Wickenden St.
                 Providence, Rhode Island 02903

About us: An opportunity to be in a supportive community with others. Discussion.

Contact:   HOPE Center at 401-454-0404
                 Facilitator Dave Damon

Last updated on May 12, 2000

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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island  

Focus:       Caregivers for those diagnosed with cancer

Date:        Every Tuesday
Time:        7:00 to 8:30 PM
Place:       HOPE Center for Cancer Support
                 297 Wickenden St.
                 Providence, Rhode Island 02903

About us: An opportunity to be in a supportive community with others. Discussion.

Contact:   HOPE Center at 401-454-0404

Last updated on May 12, 2000

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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island

Name:      Support Group for Coping with Lymphedema

Focus:      For those coping with lymphedema (swelling)

Date:        Second Wednesday of every other month
Time:        6:30 to 8:00 PM
Place:       Tockwotton Home
                 75 East St.
                 Providence, Rhode Island 02903

About us:  An opportunity to be in a supportive community with others. Discussion.
                   Facilitators are Fran Bissell, a cancer survivor, and Janice Hulme. Janice
                   has done considerable research in the area of lymphedema treatment options,
                   including complete decongestive therapy and alternative herbs and medicines.

Contact:   HOPE Center at 401-454-0404

Last updated on May 12, 2000

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