Cancer Support Groups and Events

Coping with cancer can be a challenging journey, but it becomes easier when you have a team of caring and knowledgeable individuals supporting you. At Nuvance Health Cancer Institute, we offer comprehensive support groups and events that focus on promoting your overall well-being during and after treatment.

Nutrition and Thriving Workshop Series

Breast Cancer Nutrition and Wellness Workshop

Prioritizing health and wellness after a breast cancer diagnosis. Sign up with the Nutrition Counseling Center office coordinator by phone or email:

Michelle Kuklinski
Office phone: 845-214-1850
Email: Michelle.Kuklinski@nuvancehealth.org

Meetings are monthly via Zoom.

Woman cutting cucumbers and other veggies

Friends of The Great Swamp Hike

Immerse yourself in the great outdoors and elevate your well-being by joining us for monthly hikes at different hiking trails and parks.

For more information or to register, please contact Michelle Tierney, RN: (845) 279-5711 ext. 4027

Rain or shine. Hiking trails subject to change upon weather conditions.

Group of hikers on trail

Cancer Support Groups

  • Young adult support group  

    Young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer are invited to join us, regardless of their treatment stage or length of survivorship. We prioritize maintaining a safe and accepting space where patients can openly discuss their experiences and difficulties, as well as learn and grow from the wisdom and perspectives of their peers.

    There are currently no upcoming dates.

    For more information, please contact Elizabeth Lawton, LMSW: (845) 483 -6470 or elizabeth.lawton@nuvancehealth,org

  • Lymphedema living and learning

    2025 topics and speakers:

    • April 1, 7 - 8 pm

      Danielle Bertolini, OTR/L, CLT will present on compression garments including contraindications, safety precautions, how to obtain garments and current updates on long-term advantages. Join online
    • Topic TBD
      June 3, Time TBD
      Speaker TBD
    • Topic TBD
      August 5, Time TBD
      Speaker TBD
    • Topic TBD
      October 7, Time TBD
      Speaker TBD

    To register, please email Maire Vegeto-Devens at marie.vegeto-devens@nuvancehealth.org

  • Breast cancer support group - Thriving together
    • March 14
    • April 11
    • May 9
    • June 13
    • July 11
    • August 8
    • October 10
    • November 14 


    This list was last updated on 1/9/2025.

     

     To register, please contact Amanda Miller, LMSW, OSW-C: amanda.miller1@nuvancehealth,org.

  • Gynecologic cancer support group

    A monthly in-person gathering for women with gynecologic cancers. Hosted by: Naakai “Kai” Greene, MSN, RN/Oncology Nurse Navigator and Michelle Dailey, LMFT/Licensed Family Therapist


    Held every 2nd Monday at The Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital, 3 - 4:15 pm

    For more information or to RSVP to this event: (203) 852-2573 or naakai.greene@nuvancehealth.org 

  • Midday meditation 

    Nuvance Health offers weekly midday meditation sessions with Chaplain, Jan Fritzinger.


    Join us on in- person every Wednesday, 12 - 12:30 pm

    Meditation Room, 1st floor, Main Hospital - Vassar Brothers Medical Center

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