Small group meetings of people facing similar challenges help many people in managing distress and side effects of cancer treatments.
Affordability and access
Prescription required?
- No
Other names
You may find support groups under these alternate names:
- Peer support
- Peer-support group
- Self-help groups
- Healing circles
Where to access
- Get a referral from your oncology team
- Online forums and websites for many types of cancer (see a few links below)
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Also see our blog post: Connecting with Others Who Have Walked the Path of a Cancer Diagnosis ›
Affordability
- Generally low to moderate cost (less than $2000 US/year)
- Many groups have no cost, some accept donations, and others may charge a fee