All groups offer a forum for sharing information and proactive, holistic support in diagnosis, treatment and management of cancer. We recognize that individuals cope with cancer differently and discuss the emotional and practical aspects of “living with cancer” at all stages of the disease. (There is no charge for participating in a Providence support group.)
Providence Portland Medical Center
Fourth Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm 4805 NE Glisan St. Cancer Center, First Floor, Jill Lematta Learning Center, The book club is open to patients, family and friends experiencing cancer. A few copies of the selected books are available for lending in the Jill Lematta Learning Center. Please call Marcia Tengwall at 503-215-3200 or Prudence Diem at 503-215-3206 for more information. Group starts April 28, 2009.
Living with Cancer Knitting Group
Providence Portland Medical Center
Fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6; 30 pm 4805 NE Glisan St, Cancer Center, First Floor, Jill Lematta Learning Center. This group is open to cancer patients and their caregivers. Please bring your own knitting supplies, but if you don't have needles and yarn, we will provide them for you. Please call Renee Koch at 503-215- 8998 for more information.
Breast Cancer Education and Support Group
Providence Portland Medical Center First and third Thursdays of the month from 5 to 6:30 p.m., 4805 NE Glisan, Fifth floor, Earle A. Chiles Conference Room (purple elevators). Your support person is welcome to attend. Please call Krista Nelson, MSW, at 503-215-3204.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
First, third and fifth Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon, 9205 SW Barnes Rd., Ruth J. Spear Breast Center Conference Room. Your support person is welcome to attend. Please call Beth Ruml, RN, LCSW, at 503-216-4676, or Diana Gaughan, RN, OCN, at 503-216-4675.
Cancer Support Group for People Dealing with Cancer
Providence Professional Plaza Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon, Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon, 4805 NE Glisan, Fifth floor, Earle A. Chiles Conference Room (purple elevators). Your support person is welcome to attend. Please call Katie Hartnett, M.Ed., LPC, at 503-215-6015.
Cancer Support Services for Family and Friends
Providence Cancer Center at Providence Portland Medical Center Every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., 4805 NE Glisan, first floor, North Tower. Please call Katie Hartnett, M. Ed., LPC, at 503-215-6015. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required.
Colon, Rectal and Anal Cancer Education and Support Group
Providence Portland Medical Center Meets the third Tuesday of each month, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., 4805 NE Glisan, fifth floor, Earle A. Chiles Conference Room (purple elevators). For more information, contact A'lee Wardwell, LCSW, 503-215-5305.
Collage/Journaling Class
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Every First Thursday from noon to 3 p.m., 9135 SW Barnes Rd., Medical Office Building V, Zidell Center for Integrative Medicine, Suite 161, Family Room Call Diane Harris, LCSW, at 503- 216-2917, or Toni Lonning, LCSW, at 503-216-2280
Family Support Group
Providence Professional Plaza
Second Thursday of each month. Dinner is served from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Children and teens that have a family member diagnosed with cancer benefit from a safe environment in which they can express their feelings. Groups are divided by age, with a parent group meeting at the same time. Please call Krista Nelson, MSW, at 503-215-3204 to register. Group meets at 4805 NE Glisan, first floor, north tower, and registration is required.
Surviving Together: A Support Group for Persons with Cancer and Their Adult Family and Friends
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Every Wednesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m., 9135 SW Barnes Rd. Medical Office Building V, Conference room in Suite 161. This group meets weekly to provide information and support on learning to live with, and not only survive....but "thrive" following a diagnosis of cancer. Cancer impacts not only the person diagnosed, but those who love and care for him/her. Come and discuss your questions and concerns with cancer survivors and family members who have successfully navigated the course.....many who have "beat the odds". Patients and Family/ Friends are welcome to attend together or individually. Please call Toni Lonning, LCSW, at 503-216-2280. or Diane Harris, LCSW, at 503-216-2917
NEW - Lymphoma Support Group
Providence Portland Medical Center
First Tuesday of each month, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., 4805 NE Glisan, first floor, Cancer Support Services. For more information, please call Katie Hartnett, M.Ed, LPC, at 503-215-6015; or Krista Nelson, MSW at 503-215-3204; or Sue Sumpter, RN at 503-245-9866, ext. 14, with the Oregon Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. Group begins meeting on November 4, 2008.
“Making Today Count”: A Support Group For Women Living With Metastatic Cancer
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 9155 SW Barnes Rd., Medical Office Bldg. V, Zidell Center for Integrative Medicine, Suite 161. A safe place to discuss difficult issues, coping strategies, and ways to enhance quality of life -- with other women who truly understand. Call Diane Harris, MSW, LCSW, at 503-216-2917, or Ann Soule, MSW, LCSW, at 503-216-4676.
Relaxation and Guided Imagery Group
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center This educational support group explores reducing side effects and managing stress through guided imagery, relaxation, meditation, nutrition and exercise. Every Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m., 9135 SW Barnes Rd., Medical Office Building V, Zidell Center for Integrative Medicine, Suite 161. This educational support group explores ways to increase immune system function, reduce side effects, stop worrying, and teaches how to manage stress using guided imagery, relaxation, meditation and cognitive strategies. Your support person is welcome to attend. Please call Toni Lonning, LCSW, at 503-216-2280, or Diane Harris, LCSW, 503-216-2917.
Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Second Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m., 9205 SW Barnes Rd., Room 22-23. Please call Toni Lonning, LCSW, at 503-216-2280 or Sue Sumpter, RN, at 503-245-9866, ext. 14, with the Oregon Leukemia/Lymphoma Society.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Providence Milwaukie Hospital First and third Thursdays of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m., 10150 S.E. 32nd Avenue, Mother Gamelin Room, Milwaukie, OR. Meetings are run and facilitated by men. Spouses and significant others are welcome. A guest speaker is featured once each month. Please call Nick Kreofsky, MSW, at 503-215-0043.
For more information on Providence Cancer Center Support Services, please call:
Providence Cancer Center Information Line: 503-215-6014
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center