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Financial Resources —Did you know that there are many financial resources that can help people living with breast cancer? Find out more
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Support resources
Advocacy, Education and Support Services
LOCAL PATIENT SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATION SERVICES.
PLEASE CALL AHEAD FOR TIMES AND MEETING LOCATIONS.
Group Name Focus Contact
BURKE:
Blue Ridge Healthcare A group of breast cancer survivors/volunteers Jan Hollar
Breast Cancer Action Team who promote breast wellness. 580-6703
Grief Support Dealing with grief-programs for adults and children Henry Bingham
through Burke County Hospice 879-1601
HOPE Any Cancer Survivor, Family, Friends Jan Hollar
580-6703
I Can CopeÒ Sponsored by ACS. Series of educational Jan Hollar
classes for persons facing cancer 580-6703
Look Good Feel BetterÒ Support for women during treatment for cancer Jan Hollar
580-6703
Reach to RecoveryÒ Sponsored by ACS. Individual consultation American Cancer
for breast cancer patients by trained volunteers Society
1-800-ACS-2345
CALDWELL COUNTY:
Arm in Arm A support group for breast cancer and lymphedema Jeanelle Moser
patients. Family and friends are also welcome. 757-5443
Futures Unlimited A support group for all cancer patients. Family Alicia Stanislaw
members and friends are welcome. 757-5448
Grief Support Sponsored by Caldwell County Hospice. ElizabethLaFevre
A wide variety of support groups for all age groups 754-0101
are offered for patients and families.
I Can CopeÒ Sponsored by ACS. Series of educational Alicia Staislaw
classes for persons facing cancer 757-5448
Look Good Feel BetterÒ Support for women during treatment for cancer Alicia Stanslaw
757-5448
Reach to RecoveryÒ Sponsored by ACS. Individual consultation American Cancer
for breast cancer patients by trained volunteers Society
1-800-ACS-2345
CATAWBA COUNTY:
Bosom Buddies A breast cancer support group offering emotional Pam Fleckenstein
an educational support. Family and friends are 324-3596
welcome.
CanSurmount Support/education group for persons affected by all Peggy Messick
types of cancer. Friends and family welcome 326-3600
Catawba Breast Cancer Community breast cancer education classes for Peggy Messick
Coalition churches, civic groups, industry. 326-3600
Grief Support Sponsored by Catawba County Hospice. Beth Brittain
A variety of support groups and services 466-0466
for those who have experienced the death of a
loved one.
Hearts of Hope A support group for women facing breast cancer. Brenda Putnam
Family and friends are welcome. 326-3600
I Can CopeÒ Sponsored by ACS. Series of educational Peggy Messick
classes for persons facing cancer 326-3600
Look Good Feel BetterÒ Support for women during treatment for cancer Brenda Putnam
326-3600
Reach to RecoveryÒ Sponsored by ACS. Individual consultation American Cancer
for breast cancer patients by trained volunteers Society
1-800-ACS-2345
Survivor's Journey A support group for all cancer patients, families Pam Fleckenstein
and friends. 324-3596
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