We're here for you when you need someone to talk with.....so give us a call and pull up a chair.
If your life has been affected by cancer, we encourage you to come participate in one of our many Support Groups. They cover many topics tailored to the needs of different individuals.
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Bereavement Support Group
....for family members & friends who have lost a loved one to cancer.
For more information, contact Gordon Putnam (434) 924-2477, gp4d@virginia.edu.
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Breast Cancer Education & Support Group 
...learn how information & support can assist with healing from early stage breast cancer.
For more information, contact Lora Baum at (434) 243-6444.
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Grief Support Group
For more information visit our Grief Support page, or contact Gordon Putnam (434) 924-2477, gp4d@virginia.edu.
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Charlottesville Prostate Cancer Support Group "Us Too!"
For more information, contact Roger Mahloch at (434) 242-2686, mahloch@adelphia.net.
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Support Group
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 2-3:00 pm
East Day Room
For more information, contact Sandy Chang at (434) 982-0459, sic@virginia.edu.
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Second Wind
...for people with head and neck cancer.
Last Thursdays of each month, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Department of Forestry Building
For more information, contact Vikki Bravo at (434) 982-4091, vsb4n@virginia.edu.
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Nitty Gritty Cancer Support Group
...for patients with Stage 3 or 4 cancer.
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am.
For more information, contact Lora Baum at (434) 243-6444.
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Life After Cancer Seminars
An orientation about what to expect now that your chemotherapy or radiation therapy is over! Join with others who are also finishing treatment to learn and ask questions about common concerns.
For more information, contact Lora Baum at(434) 243-6444.
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Surviving and Thriving
Quarterly meetings to provide peer and facilitated support to those who have survived cancer, yet still desire occasional support. Talk with others about ways to stay healthy through making lifestyle changes, as well as concerns about recurrence of cancer as time passes.
For more information, contact Lora Baum at (434) 243-6444
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Candlelighters
Provides information and awareness for children and adolescents with cancer and their families
Candlelighters of DC Metro Area
P.O. Box 2324
Centreville, VA 20122
Ph :703-590-4134
Contact : Lisa Tignor
Email: dccandlelighters@gmail.com
Programs and services: Candlelighters' publications, support group meetings, in-hospital visits, new patient bags, chapter newsletter.
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New Voice Club of Northern Virginia
A support group for people who have lost, or will lose, their natural voice due to surgery because of cancer and/or other causes. Meetings are normally held at 7:30pm on the first Thursday of each month at the American Cancer Society Building in Vienna, VA.
For more information about the New Voice Club contact:
Herb Simon
Phone/Fax (301) 588-2352
E-mail: H457@aol.com
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Martha Jefferson Hospital Support Groups
For more information, call (434)-982-8407
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