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All support groups are free, and are held in the Cancer Center conference room
African American Women Support Group
This new support group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm focusing on the specific needs of African American women in an emotional supportive, culturally sensitive environment. For more information contact Dolores at 510-420-7900 x112
Click here to view/print the flyer: FREE African American Cancer Support Group
Before, During and After Cancer
This ongoing support group is for people with all types of cancer.
Held the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Lauren Hyman, MSW, Cancer Center Social Worker. Call (510) 970-5297
Women with a Vision – Breast Cancer Support Group
This ongoing monthly support group is for women with breast cancer.
Held on the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Facilitators: Denise Ali, (510) 232-5942; Lauren Hyman, MSW, (510) 970-5297
Therapy Support Group for Women Affected by Breast Cancer
This ongoing weekly support group is for women who have been affected by breast cancer.
Held every Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Meeting with facilitator required before attending support group sessions.
Facilitators: Christi Rigg, MFT, (510) 287-5845; or Lauren Hyman, MSW, (510) 970-5297
Placticas de Apoyo en Español
4th Jueves Del Mes de 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todos neuestros servicios son gratis.
Para mas informacion favor de llamar a Pat Ramirez o Cyndi Lezcano al 1-(800) 556-0477 o
(925) 933-1569
Cancer Caregiver Support Group
This ongoing weekly support group is for those who provide care to cancer patients.
Held every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m.
Facilitator: Lauren Hyman, MSW, (510) 972-5297
Grief Support Group—Drop-In
Confidentiality and a safe, supportive atmosphere are offered to participants in these meetings.
Held the first and third Tuesday OR the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Meeting with facilitator required before attending support group sessions.
● First and third Tuesday Support Group
Facilitator: Chaplain Rusty Larson, (510) 234-8277
● Second and Fourth Tuesday Support Group
Facilitator: Lauren Hyman, MSW, (510) 970-5297
Free Screenings for the Community
Doctor’s Medical Center offers several free community screenings including ones held annually for prostate and skin cancer.
For more information, please call (510) 970-5247.
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