Rutgers Cancer Institute invites you to participate in our support groups and educational programs for patients, families and friends. These free groups and programs provide a forum to discuss cancer-related issues, while providing a supportive atmosphere where participants may share feelings, questions and concerns with others. Participants can get useful information about community services, share tips on coping skills and find new ways to deal with stress.
*** Our support groups are currently virtual or over the phone.
December 2024 Support Group Calendar
Breast Cancer Support Groups
The Rutgers Cancer Institute sponsors Breast Cancer Support Groups to help improve the education of patients with this disease, provide the opportunity to receive information and to facilitate sharing among breast cancer survivors.
- The Time to Talk group is held on the first Tuesday of the month at 5:00pm
Patients and support persons may attend these sessions. For more information, please contact the Social Work Department at 732-235-6792
Brain Tumor Support Group
Connection, Sharing, Encouragement. You are not alone. Get the emotional support you have been searching for.
- Held on the Third Tuesday of every month at 2:00pm.
For more information, please contact the Social Work Department at 732-235-6792
Gynecologic Support Group
Connect with other gynecologic patients for emotional support and empowerment
- Held on the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:00pm
For more information, please contact the Social Work Department at 732-235-6792
Living with Cancer-Patient and Family Support Group
Living with Cancer is a support group for cancer patients and their caregivers. The goal is to improve education, promote mutual problem solving and facilitate sharing.
- Held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 5:00pm.
For more information, please contact the Social Work Department at 732-235-6792
Guided Imagery
Guided Imagery is a mindfulness practice utilizing the power of suggestion. Guided imagery is meant to help reduce stress anxiety and other challenging emotional sensations and bring about a sense of wellbeing. Our guided imagery program utilizes verbal suggestions to help evoke all 5 senses and create in a participant’s mind’s eye a positive image, sensations and scenario that are pleasant and restorative.
- Held twice a month – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 2:00pm
For more information, please contact the Social Work Department at 732-235-6792