 Education and Networking Groups
Brain Tumor Support Group
A support group for patients and family members diagnosed with benign and malignant brain tumors. The group meets at 10 a.m. every third Saturday. For details, call 217-876-6784.
Facing Cancer Together
A support group for cancer patients and their families. The group meets from 1-2:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month in the DMH Rehabilitation Conference Room. For more information, call 217-876-2380.
Growing Through Grief
A five-week bereavement education series for family members who have lost a loved one. For details, call 217-876-6784.
Helping Hands
A grief support group for children. Call 217-876-6784.
HER (Helping Each Other Recover)
Provides information and "one-on-one" assistance for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in Central Illinois. Call 217-876-4377 or toll-free 888-456-4377.
Komen Group (Breast Cancer)
A group designed to address the needs of women at different stages in the treatment and recovery process. It is a time to share emotions and personal experiences. The group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. For details, call 217-876-4377 (HERS).
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Central Illinois Ovarian Cancer Support Group
A group that provides a forum for ovarian cancer patients and their families to discuss issues related to ovarian cancer. The group meets at 6-7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. For more information, call 217-876-2370.
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Lymphadema Management Program
The Rehabilitation Center provides a lymphadema program for patients that experience abnormal swelling in a body part due to accumulation of lymph fluid in an arm, leg, face, neck, trunk, pelvis or groin. For details, call 217-876-2600.
Look Good Feel Better®
A free program offered in partnership with the American Cancer Society and taught by a licensed cosmetologist. The program offers beauty techniques to help women cope with side effects associated with cancer treatment. Classes meet every other month at 6 p.m. at Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois, 2880 N. Monroe. To register, call 217-876-6600.
Ostomy/Skin Care
An enterostomal therapist is available to care for patients who need help with ostomy, decubitus and skin care. Outpatient appointments are available. For details, call 217-876-2909.
Us TOO! Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group
Renewal Support Group
A monthly bereavement support group. For details, call Hospice 217-876-6770.
If you have any questions or are interested in attending any of these programs, call The DMH Cancer Care Institute at 217-876-2370.
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