Ongoing Events

Cancer Support Groups

Lymphedema Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: 2nd Saturday
Time: 10 a.m.
Phone: (925) 674-2125

Support is provided for lymphedema patients and their families as well as caregivers and practitioners.

Future Events

Cancer Support Groups

Cancer Support Group

Location: John Muir Cancer Institute, Concord Campus
Date: First Tuesday
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 674-2190

Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a MFCC and an Oncology Nurse.

East County General Cancer Support Group

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: Third Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Cancer Support Group

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Phone: (925) 674-2190

Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a MFCC and an Oncology Nurse.

Cancer Support Group in East Bay

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis.

Spanish Speaking Support Group

Location: John Muir Cancer Institute, Concord Campus, 2720 Grant Street
Date: Third Thursday
Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

This support group is conducted in Spanish and is for anyone dealing with a cancer diagnosis who may or may not be in the midst of treatment. During these drop-in sessions, the group discusses how to sort out emotions and feelings and to develop strategies to cope with cancer better. For information in Spanish please call 1-800-556-0477.

Couples and Cancer

Location: Please call
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Meets every 3rd Tuesday 6-8 PM. A program for couples dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by Ron Ellis, PhD. At The Wellness Community .Call 925-933-0107 for more information.

Kids Circle and Teen Talk

Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 933-0107

For families with school-age children who have a parent with cancer, with an activity-based group for children, a support group for teens and a group for parents.

Kids' Support Group - Living with Illness

Location: 2540 Charleston Street, Oakland
Date: Every other Monday
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Phone: 510-531-7551

Support is provided for children, ages 5 to 16, who are coping with the serious illness of a loved one.

Look Good...Feel Better

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 934-7640

Cosmetology and hairstyling for patients affected by cancer. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

Leukemia/Lymphoma/Multiple Myeloma Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 1st Thursday
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 952-2797

The Contra Costa Family Support Group for patients dealing with Leukemia, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma. Sponsored by Leukemia Society. Group is free and meets the first Thursday of every month from 7-8:30. Call Sarah Leonard, Oncology Resource Nurse, (925) 952-2797.

Pediatric Support Group - For Families with Children Diagnosed with Cancer

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 1st Monday
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Phone: (925) 947-5272

At 6PM, everyone meets for eating and socializing, at 7pm the parents meet with Susan Bucher LCSW while the kids have art to paint contributed by Art for Life in a separate room. Sponsored by John Muir Pediatric Oncology and co-sponsored by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Young Women with Breast Cancer

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 947-3322

Support group for younger breast cancer patients. Meets 4th Wednesday of each month at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus. Call John Muir Breast Health Services, Walnut Creek (925) 947-3322

Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group

Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: 2nd Tuesday, every other month
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Second Tuesday of each month from 2-4pm at The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave, Walnut Creek. Call 933-0107 to attend the group.

Wellness Community

Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 933-0107

Comprehensive program focuses on the fight for recovery and improving the quality of life. Psychosocial and educational support groups for people and families affected by cancer. 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek. Call 925-933-0107 for any classes listed or check out their website at www.twc-bayarea.org.

Life After Cancer

Location: The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek
Date: Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Time: 6-8 pm
Phone: (925) 933-0107

For those who are beyond day to day treatment.