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A new way of providing support and information to cancer patients and their families. Second Tuesdays offers information on the latest advancements in cancer treatment and programs for everyone affected by cancer — the patient, the survivor and family members of all ages. The group programs that follow this meeting are targeted to specific diagnoses and designed to meet a variety of needs. Quest, the children's program, meets at the same time.
Second Tuesday of each month, Cancer Forum, 6 p.m.
Support groups following Cancer Forum, 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Offered at South Carolina Cancer Center, Palmetto Health Richland campus.
Call (803) 296-3000 for more information.
Co-sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
 Blood Cancers For patients with Leukemia, Lymphoma or Myeloma.
Second Tuesday of each month, 7:15–8:15 p.m.
Offered at South Carolina Cancer Center, Palmetto Health Richland campus.
Call (803) 296-3000 for more information.
(Co-sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.)
I Can Cope (Co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society) An educational program designed to provide information on cancer including diagnosis and treatment options.
Second Tuesday of each month, 7:15–8:15 p.m.
Offered at South Carolina Cancer Center, Palmetto Health Richland campus.
Call (803) 296-3000 or 1-800-775-2287 for more information.
Family
Group Learning
and sharing helps family and friends deal with
a loved one's cancer.
Second Tuesday of each month, 7:15–8:15 p.m.
Offered at South Carolina Cancer Center, Palmetto Health Richland campus.
Call (803) 296-3000 for more information.
Quest An
evening program held monthly to help children whose family members
have cancer to learn about their treatment. One-on-one sessions are
available with a nurse or counselor if needed. Click
for more information.
Second Tuesday of each month, 6–8:15 p.m.
Offered at South Carolina Cancer Center, Palmetto Health Richland campus.
Call 803-296-3000 to register or for more information.
Women's Cancers For women who have ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers.
Second Tuesday of each month, 7:15–8:15 p.m.
Offered at South Carolina Cancer Center, Palmetto Health Richland campus.
Call (803) 296-3000 or 1-800-775-2287 for more information.
Click here to download Women's Cancers brochure.
Prostate Cancer Group Helping prostate cancer patients and their families cope with and share experiences about living with prostate cancer. No registration required.
Second Tuesday of each month, 7:15–8:15 p.m.
Offered at South Carolina Cancer Center, Palmetto Health Richland campus, Mandanis classroom.
Call (803) 296-3000 for more information.
Colorectal Cancer Support Group
A monthly support group for colon cancer patients and survivors.
Last Tuesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m.
Offered at Palmetto Health Baptist – 1501 Sumter St., classroom B.
Call (803) 296-3000 for more information.
Facing Forward
A rehabilitation program conducted in a one-on-one session to help patients recover from cancer and function to their best ability.
Call (803) 296-3000 to make an appointment.
 Image Plus
A one-on-one session to help patients learn to deal with the changes and side effects of cancer treatment. Patients receive beauty aides and assistance with wig selection.
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LINKS
A service to connect a cancer patient with one a cancer survivor by telephone, letter or personal visits.
Call (803) 296-3000 for more information.
Look Good, Feel Better (Co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society, National Cosmetology Association, and the Cosmetics, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association Foundation.)
A professional cosmetologist gives hints on make-up, hair and nails, and shows how to wear scarves, turbans and hats.
For patients just before, during and just after treatment.
Offered at Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Baptist four times yearly.
Call (803) 296-3000 for more information.
Patient and Family Counseling
Psychosocial staff may provide counseling sessions for patients and their families. Also, special sessions on pain management, stress relief and relaxation are available.
Call (803) 296-3000 for more information.
Retreats
Special daylong programs to help patients gain coping skills and share experiences about living with cancer.
Offered throughout the year.
Call (803) 296-3000 for more information.
Spiritual Care
Chaplains are available to provide spiritual support or connect patients and their families with a minister, rabbi, priest or faith-group leader.
The chapels at both campuses are open 24 hours a day for prayer and meditation.
Call (803) 434-7555 at Palmetto Health Richland for more information.
Call (803) 296-5455 at Palmetto Health Baptist for more information
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