Breast Cancer Support Groups
| Programs | Date | Time | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Support - Ongoing Ongoing groups for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer, those still undergoing treatment, and those who have completed treatment. |
Various Days See detail page for dates |
See detail page for times | Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens |
| Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Telephone Support | Mondays January 20 February 3, 17 March 2, 16 April 6, 20 |
8:30-9:30pm ET | Telephone |
| Breast Cancer Post-Treatment Support Group For women who have completed treatment for breast cancer, to navigate life after breast cancer. |
Wednesdays January 22 February 26 March 25 April 22 |
6-7:30pm | Manhattan |
| DCIS Support Group For women diagnosed with DCIS, to understand treatment options and choose what's best for them. |
Mondays February 3 March 2 April 6 |
6-7:30pm | Manhattan |
| Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support for Women of African Descent | Tuesdays January 21 February 4 March 3, 17 April 7, 21 |
1st Tuesdays 5-6:30pm 3rd Tuesdays 4-5:30pm |
Harlem |
| Breast Cancer Support - Japanese | Fridays January 24 February 14, 28 March 13, 27 April 10, 24 |
2nd Fridays 6-7:30pm 4th Fridays 12:30-2pm |
Manhattan |
| Coping with Aromatase Inhibitors and Tamoxifen Women who are currently taking or considering aromatase inhibitors or tamoxifen meet to discuss life on these medications and strategize ways to maintain quality of life. |
Thursdays February 20 March 19 April 16 |
6-7:30pm | Manhattan |
| Westchester Breast & Ovarian Cancer Support Group This group is provided in partnership by SHARE and Westchester Medical Center and facilitated by both a peer and a social worker. |
Thursdays February 13 March 12 Wednesday |
1:30-3pm | Westchester |
Finding a great doctor and the right treatment is only part of getting through breast cancer-- getting the right support is also critical. That's why SHARE offers a range of support groups for breast cancer, including:
- online support groups
- support groups for breast cancer patients
- survivor support groups
- breast cancer support groups for husbands and other caregivers
Not sure if a support group is right for you? Each SHARE support group is a low-pressure, empowering opportunity to exchange experiences, information, and care with women who understand what you're going through. Research shows that women with a strong community of support have better health outcomes. Our breast cancer support groups and cover a variety of different experiences and themes, so you can get the help that's right for you.
Our local breast cancer support groups and online community are led by trained breast cancer survivors and touch on a wide variety of experiences and topics, so you can get the right support no matter where you are. We also offer a free breast cancer support hotline at 844.ASK.SHARE, where you can speak with a trained breast cancer survivor who will discuss your treatment options, offer encouragement, or connect you with resources. Click the pink helpline badge on the right to call!
