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Support Groups

Cancer Support Groups at Renown Regional Medical Center

Cancer Support Group- This group is for patients and families facing cancer, and is facilitated by an Oncology Social Worker who is skilled in the emotional aspect of cancer.  Meeting format enables participants to share experiences and express feelings and concerns.  Meetings weekly on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Roseville Tower, Third Floor Orthopedic Conference Room.  Pre-registration not required.  For more information please call 775-982-6831 or 775-982-6830.

GROW (Grief Recovery Outreach Workshop)- GROW is a bereavement support group for those who have lost a loved one.  Each workshop is comprised of eight sessions.  The first two sessions are open meetings; the 3rd through the 8th session are closed for participants only.  Next open group: to be determined.  Pre-registration not required.  For more information please call 775-329-0609.

Lymphedema Support Group- This group provides an opportunity for education and social support for individuals with lymphedema and their family members.  Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wound Center - Renown Hospital, 1500 E. 2nd St., Suite 100.  Pre-registration not required.  For more information please call 775-722-1041.

Women's Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Support Group - Patients and survivors are invited to share experiences, concerns and feelings, and offer hope and help to one another through their cancer journey.  Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Roseview Tower, Third Floor Orthopedic conference Room.  Pre-registration not required.  For more information please call 775-982-6831 or 775-982-6830.

Cancer Support Groups at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center

All are held in the Conference Room at the Center for Cancer Radiation Oncology Suite 120 at St. Mary's Center for Health.  For more information please call 775-770-7410.

Breast Cancer Group - Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Spanish Speaking Breast Cancer Group - 1st Monday of the month, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

General Cancer Group - Monday's from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Spanish Speaking All Cancer Group - 2nd Wednesday of the month, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group - 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., can bring brown bag lunch.