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Staff Access
Services for Specific Populations
Chronic Illness
Cancer
Sections:
MGH Resources
- Parking: oncology patients whose treatment requires multiple visits per week for at least 2 weeks may be eligible for parking discounts. They may contact their treatment center (Yawkey, Lunder, Cox) for more information or to apply.
- MGH Cancer Center - Workshops & Support Groups
- Parenting - when a parent is seriously ill
- Take Good Care Packs (Pediatric)
- Network for Patients and Families
NOTE: not currently accepting referrals
The Network is a peer support program for patients, families and friends who are living with, through and beyond cancer. The Network offers support and builds a community of cancer survivors through information and member activities:
- Peer Matching Program for One-to-One Support
- Annual Survivorship Conference for Survivors, Families, and Friends
- Member Support and Education Meetings
Cancer Support Communities
- Cancer Support Community (CSC): Massachusetts (formerly Facing Cancer Together: A Community of Hope)
- Facing Cancer Together (FCT) has found a new home at CSC. This partnership means that FCT has transformed into CSC MA. CSC MA will continue to serve those who come to us virtually from across Massachusetts and will also be working to open a brick-and-mortar location in the Greater Boston area. (4/23)
- CSC offers digital programs, a free helpline, and cancer information and education — all provided at no charge — for men, women, and children whose lives have been impacted by cancer. Interested in joining one of our groups? Please call 617-332-5777 or email: Program@CancerSupportMass.org
- Cancer Support Community - South Shore
- Program has closed
- Helps people impacted by cancer enhance health and well-being through a professional program of emotional support, education and hope.
Offer support groups, workshops, and stress reduction and healthy living programs. Located in Norwell, MA.
- Virginia Thurston Healing Garden- A Cancer Support Center Northwest of Boston
The Healing Garden provides a community of support where integrative therapies join with nature to improve the quality of life for those affected by cancer. Located in Harvard, MA.
Services include:
- Counseling
- Cancer Support Groups
- Exercise Classes
- Expressive Arts Classes
- Massage and Acupuncture
- Horticultural Therapy
- Nutritional Counseling/Education
- Special Programs (Expressive Arts, QiGong and Tai Chi, Yoga, Educational Series for Health Optimization, Legal and Healthcare Wellness, and more)
- Cancer Connection- Western MA/Pioneer Valley (Northampton)
Cancer Connection offers a haven where people living with cancer and their loved ones can learn how to navigate the complicated cancer journey through education, peer support (support groups), complementary therapies and creative programs to strengthen body and spirit. All offerings are free of charge.
- Moments House- far Western MA (Pittsfield) - Program closed March 31, 2021 (See the iberkshires.com story)
Moments House is a home-like daytime facility for all Berkshire County residents living with a cancer diagnosis as well as their families and support systems to come for information and support. They can find out about services available in our area and comfort and support one another through their shared experiences. Services and programs include art therapies, mind and body therapies, dance and music, yoga, touch, workshops, support groups, social activities, and bereavement services. All programs and services are offered free of charge and are open to all – including patient, spouses, caregivers, children, siblings, friends.
Volunteer run.
Community Resources & Program Highlights
Understanding Cancer and Coping
OncoLink
The SharingClinic is a project that involves collecting stories from patients, their loved ones, and healthcare providers about their experiences of illness, healing, and navigating the healthcare system. Stories are recorded and made available as part of an exhibit at the MGH Paul S. Russell Museum. Participation is voluntary and intended to be anonymous. For more information or to participate, contact Annie Brewster, MD at abrewster1@partners.org
The MGH Cancer Center's Story Project captures stories from the MGH Cancer Center community who have been affected by cancer in some way. Story Projecteers can be found in the Support and Education Hub on Yawkey 7. For more information or to view stories: http://www.massgeneral.org/cancer/everydayamazing/the-story-project/default.aspx
For Survivors
Forms
- Hope Lodge
- see our FORMS & POLICIES page.
Note policy change: All patients are required to have a caregiver unless granted an exemption. (As of 6/30/17)
News
rev 2/19
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