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January News

Hope Cancer Resources is offering five different cancer support groups this year with the possibility of more to come. Whether you have a type of blood cancer, a child who doesn't understand what cancer is, if you're a stage IV cancer patient, if you're coping with lymphedema, or if you're a cancer patient who wants to turn your cancer journey into a work of art, we have a group for you. 

Support groups provide resources and emotional support to patients and families throughout their cancer journey. Research from the American Cancer Society shows the following benefits of a support group.

  • Support groups can enhance the quality of life with cancer by providing information and support to overcome feelings of aloneness and helplessness.  
  • Support groups can help reduce tension, anxiety, fatigue and confusion. 
  • There is a strong link between support groups and a greater tolerance of cancer treatment and treatment compliance. 
  • Patients are able to cope with their diagnosis better when supported by others.  

Art, Healing & Hope: Collaging Your StoryFall 2016 Art Show

Hope Cancer Resources partners with The Buddy Project to facilitate a 6-week art group for patients with any type of cancer. All members will create a collage of their personal cancer journey. A light meal and all supplies needed for the project will be provided. The art group is offered twice per year and is facilitated by a licensed oncology social worker. Be sure to periodically check for updated information about our next Art, Healing & Hope group on our Facebook and Twitter pages. You must RSVP to join this group. Please contact Miki Biggers, LCSW at 479-361-5847 for more information.

Blood Cancers Group

This is a supportive and educational group for adult patients, families and friends coping with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS or other blood cancers. The group meets the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30–7 p.m. at Hope Cancer Resources. A licensed oncology social worker will facilitate the meetings and dinner will be provided. For more information, please contact Julie Kientz, LSW at 479-361-5847.

CLIMB® – Children's Lives Include Moments of BraveryFall 2016 CLIMB Group

CLIMB is a Children's Treehouse Foundation family support group that helps children ages 6–12 cope with and share feelings about a parent or adult loved one who has cancer. The purpose of this 6-week program is to educate children about cancer on an age-appropriate level. CLIMB is offered twice per year and is facilitated by licensed oncology social workers. Be sure to periodically check for updated information about our next CLIMB group on our Facebook and Twitter pages. You must RSVP to join this group. Contact Kessia Brown, LSW at 479-361-5847 for more information. 

Lymphedema Support Group

Hope Cancer Resources partners with Highlands Oncology Group to offer support for patients affected by lymphedema and caregivers. Members will have the opportunity to share personal experiences, coping tips and strategies, and emotional support. The group will meet the fourth Wednesday of every month from 12–1 p.m. at Highlands Oncology Group in Rogers. Lymphedema professionals will be available to provide educational and clinical support. The group will be co-facilitated by an oncology social worker. A light lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Letty Hug, LSW or Miki Biggers, LCSW at 479-361-5847.

Supporting Stage IV

This group provides support for women living with any type of stage IV cancer. Members will have the opportunity to discuss coping tips and strategies and to share personal experiences. The group will meet the last Friday of every month from 1–2:30 p.m. at Hope Cancer Resources. A licensed oncology social worker will facilitate. You must RSVP to join this group. For more information, please contact Claire Rinehart, LMSW at 479-361-5847.

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