Drawing Strength from Each Other

Living with cancer is a challenge. At every stage of your illness, there will be new decisions to make and you may experience emotional ups and downs. The Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital is here to help you. Cancer support groups bring patients and their loved ones together with others facing similar issues.

We offer a number of support groups that are open to any cancer patients, as well as family members and caring friends. Those who attend support groups often find them very helpful. Many participants remark that they help reduce stress and feelings of isolation. Support groups also expand knowledge of the particular disease and increase feelings of hope.

Support groups help pave the way through the course of the disease. For many, they provide an emotional release. In addition to providing information regarding pain relief and clinical trials, they also teach patients to be their own best advocates and assist in developing working relationships with their physicians.

Support Opportunities at the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center January - June 2012