CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: A safe place to discuss the challenges and stresses of caring for a loved one with cancer. It is an opportunity to receive support, share feelings, and gain insight from other caregivers. Register here.
Cancer Connection Programs The following programs are designed to connect cancer patients with other individuals that have experienced the same type of cancer and treatment or professionals with a wealth of experience with a particular disease. Simply call one of following programs that apply, and explain your diagnosis and situation. They will review their volunteer registry to find the best possible match, and then have that individual contact you back.
- THE ANDERSON NETWORK (through MD Anderson- adult volunteer database) 1-800-345-6324
- NWA MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP The NWA Myeloma Support Group is for patients, caregivers, family and friends. This group will provide education, support, and the opportunity to share personal experiences. A Hope Cancer Resources social worker will facilitate. This group meets the first Wednesday of every month from 11:00am-12:30pm at Hope Cancer Resources. Lunch will be provided. Option to join virtually via Zoom. For more information, please contact: Julie Kientz, LSW: 479-361-5847 Email: nwa@imfsupport.org
Northwest Arkansas Cancer Support Groups
BREAST FRIENDS Women with breast cancer who live in Boone County. Every first Tuesday of the month at 12:00pm. The Durand Center, Ginny Hammerschmidt room: 303 N Main Harrison, AR. Mellonie Autry at 479-738-2612
CANCER HOPE NETWORK 1-877-467-3638
CANCER SURVIVORS NETWORK 1-877-333-4673
COPING AND CONVERSATION An on-going support group designed to help patients, their family members and friends better understand what it means to live with cancer. Every Wednesday at 12:00pm, Cancer Support Home-Fayetteville. (479) 521-8024
FAITHFUL FRIENDS Breast cancer support group that meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at 11:30am. Call 479-756-1700 for more information.
PINK DIVAS BREAST CANCER Springdale – every Friday at 11:00am at Circle of Life. Call 479-957-1433 for information.
NWA PEER NETWORK PROSTATE CANCER The Peer Network is a completely private and confidential setting for prostate cancer survivors to get together to discuss prostate cancer-related issues. It meets the 3rd Thursday every month at 6:00-7:30pm at the Washington Regional Cancer Support Home in Fayetteville. For more information, call 479-521-8024.
PROSTATE CANCER Supports men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their partners. This group meets the 4thTuesday every month at Community Church in Bella Vista, 4:00-5:00pm (except November and December). Call 479-855-1126 for information.
SPOHNC- Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer Dedicated to meeting the emotional, physical, and humanistic needs of oral, head, and neck cancer patients and their caregivers. Contact Jack Igleburger at (479) 876-1051
SURVIVOR’S CIRCLE Support for women who are surviving breast cancer. Meets at the Cancer Support Home-Fayetteville. Call (479) 521-8024 or email mjohnson4@wregional.com for more info.
THIS POINT FORWARD Cancer patients and family counseling. on Tuesdays at the Cancer Support Home– Fayetteville. Call (479) 521-8024 to make an appointment.
UPBEATS For women. First Wednesday of each month at 11:30am at Papa Mike’s in Kingsdale Complex in Bella Vista. Call 479-855-6275 for information.
NWA YOUNG SURVIVAL COALITION This network is designed for breast cancer survivors diagnosed in their 40’s or younger regardless of your current age. Whether you have just been diagnosed, are still undergoing treatment or are several years out, join us to connect with others. Learn about available resources, ask questions, make new friends and be assured that you are not alone. Find out more information at www.youngsurvival.org.
CLIMB – Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery For children ages 6-12 who have a parent or other adult loved one with cancer. Contact Hope Cancer Resources at 479-361-5847 for more information.
NWA MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP The NWA Myeloma Support Group is for patients, caregivers, family and friends. This group will provide education, support, and the opportunity to share personal experiences. A Hope Cancer Resources social worker and a 22-year Myeloma survivor will facilitate. This group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 11:30am-1:00pm at Hope Cancer Resources. Lynch will be provided by Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Contact Julie Klentx, LSW at 479.361.5847.
OSTOMY SUPPORT Meets at Hope Cancer Resources (entry at back of building). Diana Gallagher 479-463-HEAL (4325).
SUPPORTING STAGE IV: An Online Support Group Hope Cancer Resources welcomes adult patients with a stage IV diagnosis to join their new online support group starting September 9th at 6:30pm. This is a supportive and educational group open to patients of all cancer types. Group members will have the opportunity to share personal experiences and discuss coping tips and strategies. The group will meet virtually via Zoom every 3rd Wednesday from 6:30-8:00pm (Central Time). Contact: Erika Gergerich, erika.gergerich@gmail.com
