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Support Services
Support Groups
Cancer affects far more than the body—your
psychological and emotional health must also be considered. You
may be abruptly forced to face your frailty or mortality, which
can bring severe anxiety and stress. You may also experience side
effects from drugs used to treat your cancer such as insomnia, nausea
or sexual dysfunction.
At Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN),
we focus on the whole person during treatments, and we also consider
the needs of your family members, caregivers and co-workers. You
will have access to numerous local and nationwide support programs
that can provide information, guidance, and an unparalleled understanding
of living through cancer.
Cancer Connection Support Groups
CCCN offers the Cancer Connection Support
Groups that are designed to allow cancer survivors and their families
the opportunity to share their stories of their health challenges
and survival skills, with cancer patients and their families, friends,
or caregivers. This group process allows participants to give and
receive support on a journey to restoring physical and emotional
well-being. Periodic guest speakers also provide education on a
variety of topics as well as teach practical techniques that augment
healing.
You and your family are invited to meet with, share and support other patients and their families, or simply just listen. Our support groups are led by CCCN’s Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Paula Sennes, LCSW, with expertise in the issues of grief and loss since 1971 and by Patient Counselor, Betsy Abreo, MBA.
Cancer Connection Support Groups are held during the following times and locations.
There is no fee to attend.
Weekly – Thursdays
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
3730 South Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Contact Patient Counselor, Betsy Abreo, MBA, for more information at 952.3400
Weekly – Wednesdays
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
Northwest Location
7445 Peak Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Contact Social Worker, Paula Sennes, LCSW, for more information at 952.2140
Additional Resources:
Many national cancer organizations offer
support groups for patients and loved ones. The American Cancer
Society offers the following programs in many communities: I Can
Cope, Man to Man, Reach to Recovery, and Road to Recovery. Contact
the American Cancer Society office listed in your local telephone
directory, or call 1.800.ACS.2345, to find out what services are
available in your area.
The following links take you to organizations
with more information regarding support groups, including some online
support groups and chat forums. The content provided through these
links is not the information of CCCN, and CCCN does not necessarily
endorse such content. All content provided through these links is
for information only and does not constitute medical advice. Please
consult your physician before acting or relying upon such information.
American
Cancer Society, Support Programs and Services
National
Cancer Institute, Organizations That Offer Support Services
Cancer.gov,
Support and Resources
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