CANCER SUPPORT & EDUCATIONAL GROUPS
IN THE GREATER LEXINGTON AREA
For cancer information anytime or for a listing of programs & resources in all counties, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or go to www.cancer.org.
*Last updated November 20, 2006*
JUST FOR WOMEN
(Fayette, Clark, Madison, Boyle, Harrison counties) LOOK GOOD…FEEL BETTER: This free American Cancer Society program helps female cancer patients minimize the physical effects of cancer treatment such as dry skin & hair loss. Class participants receive a free customized cosmetic kit valued at 250.00. Please call 276-3223 for a class near you or to order the "Just for You" self-help kits if you cannot attend the class. Evening classes now available in Lexington!
THE DR. CAROL KRAMER MEMORIAL SUPPORT GROUP:
(Lexington) For women affected by any type of cancer. 2365 Harrodsburg Rd., Suite B100
859-219-0772 ext.272
FOR ANYONE AFFECTED BY CANCER
RESTORATIVE HEALTH, MOVING
(Fayette)FORWARD: An ongoing series of classes offered by Central Baptist Hospital. Meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Bright Building (attached to Denny’s Restaurant), 1949 Nicholasville Rd. Please call Judy at 260-4257 for topics and other meeting information.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:
(Nicholasville) Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month. For details, contact Becky Doyle at 887-2044, Mitsy Pine at 885-5060 or Paula Sowers at 885-9989.
SUPPORT GROUP AT PAX CHRISTI CHURCH:
(Lexington)Support group open to anyone in the community. Please call Karen for additional information at (859) 296-4764 or klgoss48@aol.com.
FRIENDS WHO CARE:
(Lancaster) A support & spiritual group for anyone touched by cancer. Guest speakers address concerns of cancer patients. The group meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m., usually at Lancaster Baptist Church. Contact Helen Duncan at 859-792-2781 for more information.
HELPING HANDS:
(Richmond) A support group for anyone affected by cancer. Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. For more information contact Peggy at 859-623-3029.
PINK RIBBON PARTNERS:
(Winchester)Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at various locations. Please call Bobby Angel for meeting information 744-7242.
BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
(Lexington) Please call Joan Scales at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for meeting details at (800) 955-2566 or scalesj@lls.org.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
REACH TO RECOVERY:
An American Cancer Society peer support program for women with a concern about breast cancer. Patients can talk with volunteer breast cancer survivors, in person or over the phone, for support & encouragement. For additional information, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or go to www.cancer.org.
SOUTHERN ACRES CHRISTIAN CHURCH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT MINISTRY:
(Lexington) Please call Mary McKinley at 859-223-9781 for additional information.
THURSDAY GROUP:
(Lexington)The Thursday Group’s goal is to create a nurturing and supportive environment where women diagnosed with breast cancer can receive information and emotional support during and after treatment.
Meeting Date: First Thursday of every month
Time: 6:30 p.m. with potluck dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Hunter Presbyterian Church
109 Rosemont Garden
Guest Speaker or open discussion/rap session follows the potluck dinner
Contact: Carolyn Durham @ 859-269-5021
BOSOM BUDDIES:
(Frankfort) Meets at 7 p.m. at the Health Dept. the 3rd Thursday of each month. For more information please contact Rochelle at 502-226-7670
BOSOM BUDDIES:
(Paris) The group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Bourbon General Hospital cafeteria. There is individual sharing over a potluck dinner. For more information contact Beverly Scott at (h) 859-987-7280 or (w) 859-987-2108.
BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS GROUP:
(Richmond) Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 6 p.m. For information, call Arlayne at 859-623-4601.
LARYNGECTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
LOST CHORDS CLUB:
(Lexington)A support group for individuals with laryngectomies. Patients can request a personal visit from a volunteer. Call Johnny Lawson at 859-234-4108 for additional information.
COLOSTOMY/OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP:
(Lexington) A support group for individuals with ostomies. Meets at Central Baptist Hospital. Call 859-260-6308 for additional information.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
MAN TO MAN:
An American Cancer Society support & education program for people affected by prostate cancer. Spouses are welcome to attend. Guest speakers vary by month. Individual support is available from a prostate cancer survivor upon request. Meets in Lexington & other areas of the state. For information, please call 800-ACS-2345 or 276-3223.
THYROID CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
(Lex. & Louisville) ThyCa Lexington: A support group for those affected by thyroid cancer. Please call Pamela Pringle at 502-394-0354.
We are having Look Good Feel Better on the second Monday of each month 6:30p-7:30p and CBH's Breast Cancer Support Group following that at 7:30p in the Cancer Care Center's Conference room Thanks Vic!! J