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The Breast Cancer Diaries - May 19th

Featuring Ann Murray Paige
Former WCSH-TV Reporter/News Anchor

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Lewiston-Auburn Support Groups

The following cancer-related support groups meet regularly in the Lewiston-Auburn area. Check the Dempsey Center Events Calendar for information about specific meeting dates, times and locations. In the event of inclement weather, check the calendar to determine if the meeting has been cancelled or postponed.

Cancer Wellness and Support Group

By combining support with education, this group teaches participants skills to enhance wellness and healing. Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Conference Room I on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building. Call 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR

Caring Connections: Support for People Living with Advanced Cancer

Biweekly support group for people living with advanced cancer, facilitated by a licensed clinical oncology social worker. Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing. Call 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR

CLIMB (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery):

Designed for children ages 6 to11 whose parent or grandparent has cancer, this program offers six weekly, one-hour meetings during which conversation and art are used to help children identify and appropriately express complex feelings. The children are given their own workbook to capture their progress and to share with their family at home. Program is free but preregistration is required. For more information or to enroll a child, Call 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR

I Can Cope

Four-week education and support group developed by the American Cancer Society to help people with cancer better understand and cope with the illness. Also open to family members and friends. Offered annually. Call 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR

Living With Cancer

Second Wednesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the oncology practice waiting room at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Call 777-4445.

Look Good, Feel Better

This American Cancer Society program helps patients cope with changes in appearance related to cancer and treatment. Participants are provided a free high-quality cosmetics kit and taught by a licensed professional how to use the products to look and feel their best. Sessions are offered the third Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon in the Wig & Prosthetic Resource Room in the Sam and Jennie Breast Care Center at CMMC. This service is available to all cancer patients -- not just those with breast cancer. Patients must pre-register by calling 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR.

For free individual wig or turban consultations with a trained Look Good, Feel Better cosmetologist, call Sandi Piper at 345-9048 or Linda Spugnardi at 783-7765.

PIP’s (Pretty in Pink) Breast Cancer Survivor Group

Group meets the third Monday of each month for socialization and support. Facilitated by two breast cancer survivors, this group meets in a home setting. Call Carlene at 754-0747 or Claudette at 755-0077.

Prostate Support Group

Education and support for men and families living with prostate cancer. Last Wednesday of the month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Chairmen’s Room C on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building. Sessions involve both guest presenters and open discussion forums. Group facilitator is Sarah Lawson-Link, R.N., O.C.N. Call 795-2440.

When Someone You Love Has Cancer: Support for Family and Caregivers

Support and education for adults who have a loved-one with cancer. Facilitated by a licensed clinical oncology social worker. Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing. Call 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR

Women’s Cancer Support Group

Meets the first, third, fourth, and fifth Wednesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Oncology Practice Waiting room at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Call Cecile Hecker at 786-3309.

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