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Support Groups

Many people find it helpful to meet with others in similar circumstances in a group setting. Research has shown that participation in a support group can be effective in diminishing the distress associated with cancer, both for people with cancer and their loved ones.

There are a variety of support groups and programs available for people with cancer and their loved ones both within and outside Winnipeg. Some of them are time limited, some ongoing, some with professional facilitators, others that are self help groups. Some examples are:

  • Groups for younger women with breast cancer
  • Groups for children who have a family member with cancer (Kids Can Cope)
  • Art Therapy
  • Groups for learning relaxation  and stress reduction techniques
  • A group for young adults (18 - 30)
  • A group for people with lung cancer
  • A group for people with colon cancer
  • Making Waves - an aquasize program for women with breast cancer

This is just a sampling of what you will find in our database. There are also on-line support groups that many patients and family members have told us have been very helpful to them, because they are always there - no matter what time of the day or night it is. Some of these are also listed in our data base. New groups and programs are being developed all the time. Visit this page often, or contact us directly at (204) 787-2109.

Information Sessions

Information can help you and your family understand more about what is happening to you, and, among other things, learn new coping strategies and/or new ways to manage side effects. We provide information sessions on a variety of topics on a regular basis.

Peer Support

There is nothing quite like talking with someone else who has "been there". Whether face to face or over the phone, to connect with someone else who has had the same diagnosis and similar life circumstances call the CCS Cancer Connection at (204) 786-0616 or 1-800-263-6750, or contact the Breast Cancer Centre of Hope Peer Support Program at (204) 788-8080 or toll free 1-888-660-4866.