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Support groups
New Britain General campus: (860) 224-5299
With a cancer diagnosis, emotions previously dormant can surface with an intensity that can be overwhelming. The George Bray Cancer Center offers a variety of support groups for patients and loved ones.
These groups provide an opportunity to:
- Talk or simply listen
- Offer your opinions
- Laugh when you want to, or cry if you need to
- Discuss medications and their side effects
- Talk openly about social, emotional, and spiritual concerns
- Find new and more positive ways to cope with the problems of living with cancer.
Registration
All programs run throughout the year and are free to the public. Registration is required. Call the George Bray Cancer Center at 1-800-731-0096 to register, learn about current topics and guest speakers, or for cancellations due to inclement weather. Information is also available in the Auxiliary Cancer Resource Library, New Britain General campus, first floor near the Cafeteria.
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Living With Cancer - Every third Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m., Lecture Room 1, first floor - New Britain General campus, American Savings Bank Radiation Oncology Treatment Center, Highland Street - New Britain General campus
An open forum for all adults, regardless of your type of cancer, that brings people together in an informal gathering to express and share concerns in a supportive environment. Sessions address the emotional issues -- anxieties, fears and anger -- people with cancer deal with every day. Guest speakers provide education and information that support discussions. Also open to family members over 21. Light refreshments will be available.
Parking is available in the lot in front of the American Savings Foundation Radiology Oncology Treatment Center, 5 Highland St. Click here for a map.
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Coping With Prostate Cancer - Second Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., Lecture Room 1, first floor - New Britain General campus
This monthly support group, facilitated by a nurse, focuses on the emotional issues and concerns prostate cancer patients face. The format combines guest lecturers, including urologists, clinical researchers or complementary therapy providers, with small discussion groups. Patients are encouraged to attend alone or with their significant others. Free parking in the courtyard or Quigley Garage. We will validate parking for support group participants.
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