Local Cancer Support Groups
Bosom Buddies
This program is a support and education group for any woman who has undergone treatment for cancer. It provides an opportunity for women to connect and support each other as they face new phases of their lives during and after cancer treatments. Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at The Jones Clinic’s Germantown office. For more information, contact Ellen Eisen, LCSW, OSW-C, clinical social worker and facilitator, at 901-202-7639.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Support Group
This group is supported by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. It meets the first Tuesday of each month at The Jones Clinic’s Germantown office. Facilitators are Betty Dozier, RN, OCN, and Rev. Don Marston, a cancer survivor. For more information, contact Betty Dozier at 901-685-5969, ext. 316.
Live Life Cancer Support Network
A group for newly diagnosed cancer patients and long-term survivors, this group focuses on becoming comfortable with the “new normal” that comes after a cancer diagnosis. The group meets the second Saturday of each month at The Jones Clinic’s Germantown office. Betty Dozier, RN, OCN, and Rev. Don Marston, a cancer survivor, lead the meetings. Contact Betty Dozier at 901-685-5969, ext. 316, for more information.
Men’s Cancer Education & Support Group
This program is a support and education group for any man who has undergone treatment for cancer. Meetings are held the third Monday of every month at noon. Programs include guest speakers and discussions. The group currently meets at Carriage Court Assisted Living, 1645 West Massey Road in Memphis in the private dining room. RSVP to Ellen Eisen, LCSW, OSW-C, clinical social worker and facilitator, at 901-202-7639.
New Albany Circle of Friends
This program is an educational and informative opportunity for anyone touched by the diagnosis of cancer, including patients, caregivers and loved ones. Meetings are at The Jones Clinic’s New Albany office, one Wednesday per month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For specific dates, contact Ellen Eisen, LCSW, OSW-C, clinical social worker, at 901-202-7639. Ellen is also available for individual appointments. Call the New Albany office for more details.
Tai Chi Tuesdays
This group focuses on Tai Chi for beginners. It meets every Tuesday at The Jones Clinic’s Germantown office. The instructor is Boyd Ruppert. For more information, contact Betty Dozier, RN, OCN, at 901-685- 5969, ext. 316.
Women Together
This program is a support and education group for women facing the challenges of living with advanced and chronic cancer. Meetings provide an opportunity for women to share experiences, strength and hope. Meetings are held every other week. For more information, contact Ellen Eisen, LCSW, OSW-C, clinical social worker and facilitator, at 901-202-7639.