Support groups for people with loved ones in cancer treatment?

Submitted by solostinlost t3_10jpx87 in rva

Not sure if this is too specific, but I have close family dealing with cancer. They are constantly in & out of treatment and in between scans and it’s been really tough to find people to talk to about it. I’m wondering if there are any support groups for people whose parents or relatives are in treatment? Preferably not super religious and maybe within the 20s-30s age range. Again, no clue what’s out there but figured somebody on reddit might know.

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csw0528 t1_j5lzy0f wrote

I unfortunately don’t have any advice, but I’m very sorry you and your family members are going through this.

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greedy_new_truth t1_j5m0koj wrote

Massey provides a packet full of resources including support groups and though I can't recall if they are family/friends inclusive it doesn't seem unreasonable to assume that—cancer format dependent—there wouldn't be some variety of therapeutic safety net available to the extended network of the individual.

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Herownself t1_j5mnkpf wrote

I just got the booklet from Massey, and if you PM me a few details I would be happy to send you the relevant info

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qwertyelff t1_j5mr21k wrote

Please check with te cancer center where they are getting treated. The case manager or the oncologist’s nurse would be able to get you this information.

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sneakablekilgore t1_j5mr2qs wrote

Not sure what type of cancer, but I know the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has some support groups and other caregiver programs: https://www.lls.org/support-resources/caregiver-support. So does ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation: https://www.askccf.org/family-support.html. A non-profit affiliated with your family's diagnosis or even the American Cancer Society may have options. I am sorry you and your family are experiencing this.

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richmondtrash t1_j5n0jl1 wrote

I’m not sure of any support groups in town, but I’m here if you wanna chat. My dad got diagnosed with stage 4 colon almost two years ago and it’s been a time for sure.

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IMadeThisForTheForum t1_j5n70f6 wrote

Idk how much help I’ll be. But I just got my last pet scan in Dec for lymphoma. You/they can feel free to PM me.

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AtwoodAKC t1_j5og0um wrote

Full Circle Grief Counseling might have a group- they have different groups listed up on their website. Hang in there.

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