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Support Programs
Bosom Buddies – Breast cancer support group meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Palmetto Health Baptist, 1501 Sumter Street, Breast Center building, ground level. Call (803) 296-2378 for more information.
Cancer Resource Room – Patients and their families can browse through the reference books or take some free brochures to learn about cancer, how to treat cancer and tips for caregivers. Internet access is provided for additional information. The Duby Thompson Cancer Resource Room is located on the inpatient oncology unit at Palmetto Health Richland.
Colon Cancer Support Group – Colorectal cancer support group meets the last Tuesday of each month, 6–7 p.m. at Palmetto Health Baptist, 1501 Sumter Street, Breast Center building, ground level. Call (803) 296-2378 for more information.
Look Good, Feel Better – An American Cancer Society program for women undergoing cancer treatment. Cosmetology professionals help with make up and skin care plus demonstrate fashion techniques with hats, scarves, turbans and wigs. Hosted twice a month by Palmetto Health and other local organizations. Call (803) 296-2378 for more information.
Lung Cancer Support Group – The American Lung Association's Lung Cancer Support Group is a monthly support group open to current cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members and friends. The support group meetings are the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30–7 p.m. at the American Lung Association Midlands Office located at 1817 Gadsden Street in Columbia. Call (803) 779-5864 for more information.
MARYS – Meeting And Reviving Your Spirit – African American breast cancer patients and survivors meet the third Tuesday of the month, 11:35 a.m.–1:15 p.m. at Celia Saxon Health Center, 2133 Solomon Walker Way.
Nurse Navigators are educators for patients who are diagnosed with cancer. Registered Nurse Navigators support patients and their families by navigating them through treatment and connecting with community resources.
Surviving With Friends – Breast cancer support group meets the second Wednesday of each month, 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Palmetto Health Baptist, 1501 Sumter Street, Breast Center building, ground level. Call (803) 296-2378 for more information.