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Cancer support groups
Novant Health has made the careful decision to postpone all in-person community events and classes until further notice. Future scheduled event dates are tentative and may be rescheduled or offered online due to the changing coronavirus landscape. For the most up-to-date information, visit NovantHealth.org/calendar. |
Registering for Novant Health events just got easier! Now when you visit NovantHealth.org/cancercalendar, you have access to the events below, as well as all Novant Health offerings in the Charlotte area. Simply use the drop-down menu at the upper left-hand side of our calendar to filter by location and topic of interest, and click to learn more and register.
Special events
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 Oncology nutrition services presents:
Breast cancer survivors Zoom class
April 21, 1 p.m., May 19, 5 p.m., June 16, 1 p.m.
This one-hour class covers the essential roles that diet, physical activity and lifestyle play in breast cancer survivorship. Attendees will receive exclusive access to The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen, a self-paced online course. Free for Novant Health Cancer Institute breast cancer survivors. RSVP by emailing Mmray@NovantHealth.org. |
 Woman to woman peer mentor support program
Women newly diagnosed with a gynecological cancer are paired with survivors for phone support and encouragement. Our mentors are post-treatment and thriving, carefully screened and trained on how to best help you. Contact program coordinator Elyse Adams, LCSW, at 704-384-3517 for more information. |
Virtual support through a pandemic
One way to manage the risk of contracting COVID-19 is to reduce your potential for exposure to the virus. Practicing social distancing, wearing a mask when you are out and washing your hands frequently are the best methods to control the viral spread. Practicing social distancing doesn’t have to mean missing out on the support needed during cancer — there are many virtual options available. While the idea of talking to someone virtually may seem uncomfortable, telehealth and telemedicine have been a part of many care plans long before coronavirus. It is a safe and convenient option to get the care you need. Novant Health Cancer Institute offers virtual options for oncology nutrition services, psychosocial oncology counseling and support groups allowing you to feel safer while gaining information, support and guidance while dealing with cancer. Ask your provider about available virtual options to consider if they are right for you.
Novant Health Buddy Kemp Cancer Support Center programs
242 S. Colonial Ave., Charlotte
NovantHealth.org/buddykemp • 704-384-5223
Whether you’re a cancer patient, family member or caring friend, we have the group for you. Many programs are offered at a variety of locations and times.
- Caregiver connections: First Tuesdays, 1 p.m. This group provides a place to refocus and recharge so you can support your loved one. Join us for a special self-care event in November. Call 704-384-5223 to join.
- Virtual breast cancer support groups:
- Bosom Buddies daytime group: First and second Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Call 704-384-5223 to join.
- Triple Negative: Third Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Call Sharon Zajac
at 612-481-8715 to join.
- Metastatic breast cancer support: Meets twice monthly, one day and one evening meeting. Call 704-384-5223 for upcoming dates and to join.
- Pancreatic Action Network: Meetings dates are flexible, for more information call 704-384-5223.
- Virtual prostate cancer support: Second Mondays, 7 p.m. Caregivers welcome. Call 704-384-5223 to join.
- Virtual colorectal cancer support: First Mondays, 6 p.m. Join others living with colorectal cancer to learn about managing life after diagnosis. Caregivers welcome.
Call 704-384-5223 to join.
- Virtual tai chi exercise: Discover the health benefits and meditation tai chi is known for. Call 704-384-5223 for class schedules and to join.
- Head and neck cancer support: Fourth Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Open to loved ones and survivors of head and neck cancers. For questions, please email co-facilitators, Shannon Crystal, LCSW, at Scrystal@NovantHealth.org or Alesia Brown, RN, at Adbrown@NovantHealth.org.
Important numbers to know
- Cancer patient navigators: 980-302-6000
- Genetic counseling: 980-302-6270
- Risk clinic: 980-302-6270
- Exercise/fatigue management, nutrition counseling, yoga: 980-201-6360
- Physical, occupational and speech
therapy and lymphedema clinic: 704-316-1900
- Financial, individual and family counseling: 704-384-5223
- Support groups: 704-384-5223
- Cancer research: 980-302-6362
- Prevention and early detection: 980-302-6269
- Hospice and supportive care: 704-384-6478
- Integrative oncology, integrative pharmacy: 980-302-6380
- Palliative care: 980-302-6440
Many of these services also are offered at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center and Novant Health Wallace Cancer Institute in Salisbury. Please call to inquire. |
