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Support Groups

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, you’re in the middle of treatment or you’re starting recovery, you don’t have to face it alone.

Through the support groups at Moncrief Cancer Institute, you can meet and talk to people who are facing the same issues you are. Support groups are a place to share, listen and learn. You can find extra emotional support for yourself – and get a chance to help someone else in need.

Led by licensed social workers, our support groups are available to current and former cancer patients, as well as their families and friends.

Our support groups include:

• Prostate Cancer Support Group ­ – 3rd Monday of every month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Contact person: Gayle Wilkins, 817.250.1868

• Women's Journey of Hope – 2nd Thursday of every month, 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Contact person: Hailey Wilshire, LMSW, hailey.wilshire@utsouthwestern.edu or 817.288.9829

• Hard to Break (Stop Smoking) – 3rd Thursday of every month, 3 to 4 p.m. - Contact person: Jana Grimsley, RN, 817.288.9799

• Brain Tumor Support Group – 3rd Thursday of every other month, 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Contact person: Myriam Zoghbi, RN, OCN, myriam.zoghbi@utsouthwestern.edu (Please email to confirm location.)

• Young Adult Support Group – 1st Thursday of every month, 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Contact person:  Brittany Hall, Ph.D., brittanyc.hall@utsouthwestern.edu

Sign Up Now: For a full schedule of our support group meetings, visit our Event Calendar.