The Dempsey Center is a leader in Quality of Life Care.

Making Life Better

For people managing the impact of cancer

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Specialized support for children, youth + families

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Dempsey Challenge: September 26 + 27, 2020

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The Dempsey Center, located in Lewiston and South Portland, Maine, makes life better for people managing the impact of cancer. Services are provided at no cost.

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In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Dempsey Center will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020

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Tai Chi for Balance – Lewiston

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Restorative Yoga – South Portland

9:30 am - 10:45 am

Advanced Cancer Support Group: Living With Hope – Lewiston

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Pilates Yoga – Lewiston

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Living Well Beyond Cancer: Understanding Chemo-Induced Neuropathy – Lewiston

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Grief After Cancer Loss- South Portland

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma Support Group- South Portland

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Caregiver Support Group- South Portland

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Fit to Dance – South Portland

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Featured Programs

Living Well Beyond Cancer: Understanding Chemo-Induced Neuropathy – Lewiston

If you are affected by chemo-induced neuropathy, this class can help. Through a combination of lecture, interactive group discussion, and demonstration, you will learn: – The signs, symptoms, and risks…

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(Monday) Weekly Cancer Support Group – South Portland

This group is open to anyone who is dealing with cancer and its aftermath – patients, survivors, caregivers, family members, and friends are welcome. Mondays, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM…

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Dempsey Challenge

September 26 + 27, 2020


The Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen Oncology champions a spirit of celebration and culture of paying it forward. Every dollar raised by Challenge participants directly benefits the Dempsey Center.

Registration is Open! Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer®

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Lewiston Location
29 Lowell Street
Lewiston, ME 04240

1-877-336-7287

Mon 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Tues – Thurs 8:00AM – 7:30PM
Fri 8:00AM - 4:00PM
1st Saturday of the month: 9:00AM - 1:00PM

South Portland Location
778 Main Street
South Portland, ME 04106

1-877-336-7287

Mon 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tues – Thurs 9:00AM – 7:30PM
Fri 9:00AM – 4:30PM
3rd Saturday of the month: 10:00AM - 2:00PM

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