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Where to find a good support group?

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Question from job: How do you find a good support group?: Answer —David Spiegel, Ph.D.: There are a number of associations like Y-ME and Cancervive, The Wellness Community, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, US2 (for men with prostate cancer) that can make referrals. Many oncology treatment centers also have support groups or have staff who can recommend a good local support group. I would start out either with one of those community agencies that provide emotional support for cancer patients, or your oncology program, a social worker, nurse or your doctor who may know of a group in the area. We have a cancer supportive care program that is now spreading to other hospitals. There is a community breast health project in Palo Alto. The other thing is to ask another patient who has been there for a while, and usually you can get into the local network.

On Wednesday, October 18, 2000, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Feelings about Breast Cancer. David Spiegel, Ph.D. and moderator Marisa Weiss, M.D. answered your questions about the emotional effects of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of Breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.

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