Breast Cancer Support Group
Breast cancer patients and survivors are welcome to attend this monthly support group for information, comfort and friendship. This group generally meets the last Friday of each month at noon. For more information, call 703-919-8061.
Location: Prince William Medical Center, Fourth Floor Conference Room A
Fee: Free
Breast Cancer Support Group at CCLM
Share in the gentle laughter, compassion and communication with others at the women's cancer support group at The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas (CCLM). Held the third Thursday of every month from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the Conference Room at the CCLM. You'll hear from experts in the medical community, cancer survivors, and learn about services that help with comfort, communication and self-esteem. Each month covers topics specifically designed to help women who are coping with breast, ovarian, cervical and other female cancers. To learn more, email Robyn Hall-Phelps at Robyn@cancercenterlm.org or call 703-895-4857.
Location: The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas
1701 Lake Manassas Drive, Gainesville
Fee: Free
Cancer Support Group
Cancer patients and survivors as well as family members are welcome to attend this weekly support group, which meets each Tuesday at 7:00pm For more information, call 703-895-4857.
Location: Prince William Medical Center
Medical Building 1,
4th Floor Conference Room C
Fee: Free
Cancer Support Group at CCLM
Clinical studies report that support groups generally help cancer patients cope, have better outcomes and help with life satisfaction and relationships. The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas sponsors a general cancer support group in its lobby on the first and third Monday of most months from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. This group is for both patients and family members, for the newly diagnosed as well as long-term survivors. There are new topics and speakers each month from Prince William Medical Center and Fauquier Hospital. To learn more, email Robyn Hall-Phelps at Robyn@cancercenterlm.org or call 703-895-4857.
Location: The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas
7901 Lake Manassas Drive, Gainesville
Fee: Free
Look Good, Feel Better
Trained cosmetologists teach beauty techniques to women cancer patients to help them cope with the appearance-related side effects of treatment. Women learn how to deal with skin changes and hair loss using cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetics industry. They also learn how to choose and care for wigs and how to disguise hair loss with scarves and other accessories. All sessions will be held from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The program is free, but registration is required. To reserve your seat, call 703-895-4857.
Location: Prince William Medical Center
Medical Building 1,
4th Floor Conference Room C
Fee: Free, but registration is required
Men's Cancer Support Group at CCLM
Designed for men coping with prostate and other male cancer diagnoses, this support group focuses on empowering men to cope effectively with the challenges of cancer and to find ways to continue enjoying life, health, work, hobbies and relationships. It is held the fourth Thursday of most months (the third week in Nov. and Dec.) from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the Conference room at The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas. This group is facilitated by a trained and experienced healthcare facilitator / patient advocate. For more information, contact Robyn Hall-Phelps at Robyn@cancercenterlm.org or 703-895-4857.
Location: The Cancer Center at Lake Manassas
7901 Lake Manassas Drive, Gainesville
Fee: Free