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Cancer Care: Support Services

At the Holy Cross Hospital Cancer Program, we understand that the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis can often be as hard to deal with as the physical side. Recent studies have shown that people being treated for cancer who participate in support groups often report having a better quality of life than those who don’t participate.
We encourage patients with cancer, as well as their support network of family and friends, to consider taking part in one of our cancer support groups. We also offer pastoral care through affiliated clergy of many faiths, as well as a psychological-liaison nurse within the cancer care unit trained to provide options for social and psychological support.

Holy Cross offers a full range of support groups for patients with cancer and their families and friends, at the hospital and in locations within the Silver Spring community. At these groups, people can discuss their feelings, share their fears and learn how to cope better with their condition.

Breast Cancer Support Group
For patients and survivors looking for support, information and hope. This group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Holy Cross Hospital Professional and Community Education Center.

For more information, please call 301.754.7537.

Hematology Support Group
People with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma or other blood cancers, as well as their families, will get information, help and hope at this monthly support group meeting led by an oncology nurse and social worker. This group meets the third Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Holy Cross Hospital.

For more details or to register, contact the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at 703.960.1100 ext. 231 or singers@dc-cap.leukemia-lymphoma.org.

Look Good...Feel Better
If you have started a course of radiation or chemotherapy treatment, you may experience temporary changes in the appearance of your skin and hair. With Look Good...Feel Better, you will learn about new hairstyles, skin care, cosmetics tips and nail care.

For more information, please call 301.754.7537.

THYCA: Thyroid Cancer Support Group
ThyCa Washington, D.C., is a mutual-help support group open to all thyroid cancer survivors and families. This group is affiliated with Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc. (ThyCa).

	For more information, please call 301.943.5419.
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General Cancer and Cancer Caregiver Support Group
Holy Cross Hospital will begin to host this daytime group beginning in the fall of 2008.

For more information, please call 301.754.7537.

Ovarian and Gynecological Cancer Support Group
Holy Cross Hospital will begin to host this group beginning in the fall of 2008.

For more information, please call 301.754.7537.

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