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Support groups have become an important and widely available resource
for breast cancer patients. In general, support groups are designed to increase the support
network of cancer patients. However, support groups may vary in terms of their focus. Some
are "information-based" educational groups, while others are "emotion-focused" and allow
patients to share their feelings. Both types play crucial roles in the recovery process
following diagnosis and treatment. Professionals facilitate some of these groups, while
others are more informal, taking place in churches or patients' homes. Some groups may have
only weekly or monthly meetings, while others are much more involved, adding complementary
therapies such as meditation and visualization into their sessions.
Clearly, there is no one model for a successful support group. What is most important is
that patients who are interested in a support group find the one that best matches their
needs and personal circumstances. At Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Madison Affiliate, we
are interested in hearing from you. Have you found the support groups we have listed helpful,
do you have comments, or is there a support group that you think we should add to our list?
Click on the link below to submit information about another support group.
[ Submit local support group information ]
Website: http://www.cancer.org
Address: 8317 Elderberry Road, Madison, WI 53717
Contact with a woman facing a diagnosis of breast cancer by a breast cancer survivor.
Phone: 608.833.4555 option 3 x7579 (Vicky Daubert)
877.423.9123 option 3 x 7579 (Vicky Daubert)
Program Times: 8 am to 4 pm M-F
Fees: Free
Multi-session cancer education program for cancer patients and their
families. Depending on the needs of the group, several sessions will offer meetings for
children.
Phone: 608.258.5065
Program Times: Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., registration required
Fees: Free
4 day retreats, discussion groups, creative arts, and low impact outdoor activities. To nurture, enhance and aid in the physical, emotional and spiritual recovery of those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Workshops on nutrition, exercise, and integrative healing techniques.
Website: http://www.bcrf.org
Email: info@bcrf.org
Phone: 608.661.4178 (local) Toll Free: 888.821.1140
Address: 2800 Royal Avenue, Suite 306, Madison, WI 53713
Komen Madison Affiliate Grant Recipient
Emotional support for breast cancer patients and survivors who want
the opportunity to talk with others who have experienced or are experiencing the trauma
of breast cancer.
Phone: 608.244.3062 (Cheryl Murray)
Address: 6701-3 Reston Heights Drive, Madison, WI 53718
Program Times: Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month, 7:00p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
at Dale Heights Presbyterian Church, 5501 University Ave., Madison
Phone: 608.837.3251 (Carol Dawes)
Address: Our Savior Lutheran Church, 500 Lincoln Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Program Times: 7-8:30 pm, Fourth Tues
Email: madisonbb@charter.net
Fees: Free
Komen Madison Affiliate Grant Recipient