Cancer Support Groups and Classes

Support groups can give you encouragement and hope when you need it the most, and our special programs will nourish your body and mind. All programs are free unless otherwise noted.

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Downriver
- Art Therapy Class
  A fun class where cancer patients and survivors can create their own acrylic paint on canvas masterpiece! The instructor is nationally acclaimed local artist and photographer Patricia Izzo. Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Downriver - Community Room. Please call to reserve your spot as space is limited: (734) 479-3311.
- Breast Cancer Support Group
  General breast cancer support group
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- Cancer Support Group
  A support group for those with any cancer type. First half hour for newly diagnosed patients, last hour is a support group for patients, post treatment survivors and caregivers. This group has meetings at Fairlane and Brownstown.
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- Prostate Cancer Support Group
  General prostate cancer support group
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- Restorative Yoga
  Breathing exercises, meditation/guided relaxation, and gentle poses and movement. All abilities are welcome.
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Macomb
- Cancer Support Group
  For those coping with cancer of any type.
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- Gentle Oncology Chair Yoga Macomb
  All levels are welcome. Yoga instructor Darcie Brunette will tailor the class to meet your needs. Bring your own yoga mat or use our chairs. A water bottle is recommended. The classes are free, but you must call to reserve your spot.
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- Creative Art Therapy Support Group
  This free support group is designed for those touched by cancer - both patients, survivors and their families. Participants will use drawing, painting and other artistic expression to help manage the emotional and psychological side effects that often result from cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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- Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
  A survivorship and support meeting for current patients, caregivers, and survivors of head and neck cancer.
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Detroit
- Breast Cancer Support Group
  Survivorship and support meeting for current breast cancer patients, caregivers and survivors.
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- Brain Tumor Support Group Detroit Campus
  Under the supervision of Henry Ford nurses and social workers, guest speakers at each brain tumor support group present the latest information on Brain cancer treatments and Brain Cancer Support Services.
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- Nutrition and Cancer Survivorship Workshop
  Join a Henry Ford Cancer Institute dietitian to learn about nutrition topics important to cancer survivors, and ask any questions you might have. A healthy snack will be served.
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West Bloomfield
- Art Therapy Open Studio
  Guided by an art therapist, cancer survivors and their families will use drawing, painting, and other types of art to help manage the emotional or mental side effects that may come from a cancer diagnosis and/or treatment.
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- Brain Tumor Support Group
  For those with brain tumors, brain cancer and their caregivers.
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- Breast Cancer Support Group
  Survivorship and support meeting for current breast cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors.
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- Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
  Survivorship and support meeting for current patients, caregivers and survivors.
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Jackson
- RENEW Program
  This group offers emotional support and encouragement for women who have survived breast and gynecological cancers, from newly diagnosed to years in remission.
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- Prostate Cancer Support Group Jackson
  For men at any stage of prostate cancer treatment or survivorship.
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- Breast Cancer Care & Share Support Group
  For women at any stage of breast cancer treatment or survivorship.
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- Cancer Survivorship Support Program
  Our Cancer Survivorship Support Program gives you the opportunity to share your experience with others. We provide a safe environment where you can voice your fears, frustration, hopes and joys.
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- Chronic Illness - Living Stronger Together
  Join us for a FREE support group for those living with a chronic illness. You will have the opportunity to share your experience, provide encouragement and share helpful resources.
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- Grief Groups
  A person does not have to have had any connection with hospice. This department works with these groups:
  - Adults experiencing any type of loss
  - Kidd’s (Kids impacted by death and Dying support group, ages 5-12 and 13-17)
  - Bereaved Parents
  - Survivors of Suicide
  - Masculine side of grief
  Contact Henry Ford Allegiance Health Hospice: (517) 205-6982.
Other
- Cancer Survivor Retreat
  "It's a New Day" Weekend retreat for women moving forward after cancer treatment -- to celebrate life and find comfort, strength and restoration.
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- SandCastles
  SandCastles grief support program provides a caring place for children and their families who have experienced a death. With the support of staff, volunteers, peers and families, each child can grieve in a manner that's uniquely their own. For more information, call (313) 874-6881.
- Gilda's Club Metro Detroit
  Located in Royal Oak, Gilda's club offers support groups and networking for those with cancer, their families, and their caregivers. You must become a member to attend their events. For more information, call (248) 577-0800.
- Caregiver Support Groups
  If you provide care for a loved one — parent, child, spouse, relative, neighbor or friend — join fellow caregivers and care giving experts for support and information.
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