This is a monthly, online support group for those who have lost someone to brain cancer or a serious neurological disease. Participants are welcome to join 3 months after the death of their loved one and are invited to attend 13 sessions thereafter. Registration is required to attend. Please register by clicking HERE. Group facilitated […]
This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a monthly group for anyone with a primary brain tumor. Patients are invited to share their honest thoughts and feelings related to living life with a brain tumor. Discussion topics have included child or grandchild rearing while on treatment, Medicare enrollment, managing […]
This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for young adults with brain tumors to connect with one another for emotional support. This is a positive space to express your thoughts and feelings related to living life with a brain tumor. Discussion topics include body image, infertility, […]
This on-going support group is held virtually and bi-weekly. It provides a safe environment to connect with other patients and those caring for loved ones with brain tumors. There will be opportunity to share personal experiences, ways of coping, and resources with each other. There is also another online group for caregivers/spouses. If you are […]
This hybrid group meets in person and virtually via Zoom with the BIALA virtual support group. The group invites patients, caregivers and survivors impacted by any brain dysfunction. Group varies between open topic, guest speakers, or specific topic related to brain injury. This group is facilitated by a mental health professional. This group meets on […]
This group is currently being held via conference call due to COVID-19 precautions. Please contact Sara Butler for details. Patients and families are welcome to this support group. Group facilitated by oncology nurse navigator and oncology social worker. This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Annette Raab, Oncology Nurse Navigator, RN, OCN […]
This group meets virtually. Contact Cynthia Klinger at 818-269-1686 for details. Offers a brain tumor support group, open to patients with primary brain tumors or metastases. Group facilitated by a marriage and family therapist. This group meets every other Wednesday. Contact: Cynthia Klinger 818-269-1686
This group meets in person and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Contact Ben Slee to register. You are invited to join this support group to share your story, learn about coping with symptoms and psychological changes, and get important medical updates. This group is for patients and families, age 18 and older. Walk-ins are welcome. Group […]
This group meets via Zoom. Please see meeting info below. For more than 20 years the Sacramento Area Brain Tumor Support Group has provided emotional support and educational programs for the community. This group is open to all patients with benign or malignant brain tumors, at any stage. Friends and family are encouraged to attend. […]
This 15-week online support group is for young adults (ages 20-39) caring for a loved one with a primary malignant brain tumor or brain metastasis. This group is a safe, convenient, and confidential space where caregivers can discuss the unique challenges of caring for a loved one with a brain tumor while giving and receiving […]
These meetings are for those who have been diagnosed with acoustic neuroma (a rare, benign brain tumor affecting the 8th cranial nerve). Attendees can ask questions, explore treatment options, and discuss coping strategies with other patients and clinical experts. The group meetings are free of charge. Patients, family members, caregivers, healthcare professionals and interested persons […]
This group meeting is open to members of the brain tumor community. To protect the privacy of those in attendance, participation in this support group meeting is by invitation only. Therefore, log-in information is not posted on any forward-facing websites. Contact Farnaz Arabshahi or Geri Shaffer for details. This meeting occurs every-other Thursday (bi-weekly) and […]
This group meets online the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. Contact Kat Safavi for details. Led by Mount Sinai social workers, nurses, and neurosurgeons, the Glioblastoma Support Group is dedicated to providing a safe space for patients to connect with others and share their experiences, support one another, and exchange strategies. The […]
This group is limited to those whose loved ones are patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for caregivers of patients with brain tumors. The group meets for 10 weeks at a time in multiple cycles throughout the year. Caregivers are invited to share their honest thoughts and feelings about taking […]
Adolescent Young Adult Chats is a weekly chat for survivors – run for survivors, by survivors! They include games, topic based discussion, and a great chance to connect with peers. swagenr@cbtf.org
This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for young adults with brain tumors to connect with one another for emotional support. This is a positive space to express your thoughts and feelings related to living life with a brain tumor. Discussion topics include body image, infertility, […]
This group is currently meeting on Zoom. Contact Alice Sorensen for details. This group welcomes patients, family, friends, and other caregivers. The group is an open forum. You are welcome to bring topics for discussion, articles, resources, questions, etc. to share. *during holidays, group meets 2nd Monday of month Group facilitated by a licensed social […]
This virtual group meets online through a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform. Contact Sigall Cahn at scahn@cancersupportla.org for more information. This free bi-monthly brain tumor support group meeting is available for current patients, brain tumor survivors, family members and caregivers. The group also offers social events and other resources. More details about meeting dates and current programs […]
First Mondays Cancer Support Groups take place on the first Monday of every month. If the first Monday falls on a national holiday, it will take place on the second Monday of the month. Participants do not need to be IU Health patients to participate. The Brain Tumor Support Group is facilitated by a social […]
This group meets in person on the 2nd Tuesday of every month and virtually on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Grey Matters North Texas Brain tumor support group, founded in 1998, is a non -profit charity organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS Code dedicated to providing emotional support to brain tumor […]
This virtual brain tumor support group is for patients and survivors, family member and friends. Group focuses on primary brain tumors. Learn more and register at https://www.uchealth.org/services/cancer-care/metro-denver-supportive-oncology/#support Call 720-848-9266 for more info This group meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month.
This group meets virtually. Email ADMurphey@mdanderson.org to register. Join Brain Tumor Education and Support Together (BEST) to hear presentations from experts on topics relevant to those living with a brain tumor. Each talk is followed by a support group discussion. This group is facilitated by a health care professional. This group meets on the 2nd […]
This is a combined group open to both caregivers and patients that provides a safe space to ask questions and share stories. This virtual group is held via Zoom and is peer facilitated. Please reach out to Lanette for details at least 2 days in advance. This group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every […]
This group is currently being offered online. Contact Tara Geraghty for information. The Rhode Island Brain & Spine Tumor Foundation hosts monthly support groups. These free meetings provide information and support for brain and spine tumor patients, their caregivers, and their loved ones. The goal of the Rhode Island Brain & Spine Tumor Foundation is […]
This group meets virtually. To register, email neuro.events@uth.tmc.edu The group is open to both patients and their caregivers and families. The group will have a speaker who will discuss a topic related to brain tumors at each group. Group facilitated by a health care professional. This group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. […]
This group is being offered online due to COVID-19 precautions. Contact Arbena Merolli Trettin for information: 215-349-5426 or arbena.trettin@pennmedicine.upenn.edu. The group provides an opportunity for adult patients, caregivers, and families to support, share and educate each other. This group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (group does not meet in August). Group facilitated […]
This group is currently meeting virtually due to COVID-19 precautions. Contact Michaela Fitzgerald for information and to RSVP. This monthly open-discussion group is a place for patients and their families to gain support and friendship. All are welcome! Group facilitated by a social worker. This group meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Contact: […]
This group meets every other Thursday on Zoom. For privacy reasons, the zoom link is not posted on any public facing pages. Please contact meeting facilitator at supportgroups@sbtf.org for log-in details. Aphasia is caused by damage to the language-dominant side of the brain, usually the left side, and may be brought on by stroke, head […]
This group is offered online via Zoom. Please contact Jinsy Rogers for the zoom link and to be added onto the monthly email list. This group will provide the opportunity for family and friends of patients with brain tumors to come together and find common ground to help each other. We hope that each participant […]
This group is offered online via Zoom. Please contact Pacific Neuroscience Institute for more information. 2nd Thursday of every month - patients & caregivers younger than 50 years 4th Thursday of every month - patients & caregivers 50 years or older This virtual support group is for patients and their loved ones who have been […]
This group is for brain tumor survivors and caregivers. The group meets as one for announcements, etc. and then splits off into caregivers and survivors. Group facilitated by two advance practice nurses. This group meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Contact: Jean Arzbaecher, APN 312-996-3369 jeana@uic.edu
Adolescent Young Adult Chats is a weekly chat for survivors – run for survivors, by survivors! They include games, topic based discussion, and a great chance to connect with peers. swagenr@cbtf.org
Parenting, especially amid a global pandemic, is hard enough. Add a cancer diagnosis to the mix? That brings unique challenges. Recognizing this, the Bright Spot Network has launched virtual support groups for parents and caregivers who are going through cancer while raising young children. Please join us and other parents in conversation to talk about […]
This group meets virtually. Please call 646-888-8106 or email RLAC@mskcc.org for more information. In this open discussion and support group, the challenges and adjustments to life for patients with a primary brain tumor will be addressed. Common areas of concern include side effects from medications and treatment, seizure activity, fear of recurrence, and the impact […]
This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for young adults with brain tumors to connect with one another for emotional support. This is a positive space to express your thoughts and feelings related to living life with a brain tumor. Discussion topics include body image, infertility, […]
This group meets in person and virtually via WebEx. Please see Facebook page at HenryFordHermelinBrainTumorCenter or contact LSCARPA1@hfhs.org for more information. Brain tumor patients, caregivers, and family members welcome. Group facilitated by health care professional. This group meets on the 2nd Monday of every month. Contact: Lisa Scarpace LSCARPA1@hfhs.org Nestelynn Gay ngay1@hfhs.org 313-916-2723
Group provides support for patients, family members, friends and caregivers. This group meets on the 2nd Monday of every month. Contact: Catherine Heidel 316-519-2284 catherineheidel@gmail.com
This group meets virtually. Contact Contact Scheïnda Rene at 617-726-1061 for details. This is a support group for patients and accompanying loved ones. Participants do not have to receive their medical care at MGH, but they must be in the state of Massachusetts at the time of group attendance. Group offered at no charge. No […]
This on-going support group is held virtually and bi-weekly. It provides a safe environment to connect with other patients and those caring for loved ones with brain tumors. There will be opportunity to share personal experiences, ways of coping, and resources with each other. There is also another online group for caregivers/spouses. If you are […]
This group welcomes patients diagnosed with glioblastoma and their caregivers. The group is open forum with some pre-scheduled speakers. Contact Colleen Goldberg or Michele Mosley for details. Group facilitated by a nurse and social worker. This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Contact: Colleen Goldberg, RN, OCN 802-847-8400 colleen.goldberg@uvmhealth.or Michele Mosley, MSW […]
This group meets virtually. Please email Sara for information at sara.cox@mainehealth.org New patients and caregivers are welcome to this support group. Group facilitated by a registered nurse and a social worker. This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Contact: Sara Cox, BSN, RN 207-662-1539 sara.cox@mainehealth.org
UofL James Graham Brown Cancer Center and UofL Physicians, Restorative Neuroscience provide a free support group for patients, family, and friends. The group is led by Alexandra Schaber, APRN. Light refreshments are provided. Benefits of participating in a support group: Sharing experiences & helping others Feeling less alone, anxious, & afraid Gaining support & hope […]
All Sylvester patients diagnosed with a brain tumor (primary or metastatic) and their caregivers are welcome to attend. This group is designed to nurture physical and mental health through Art Therapy and dialogue. Come create fun memories in a safe place where you can share your feelings. All participants will be provided materials needed. Valet […]
The Brain Tumor Support Group has been moved to a virtual platform through the Zoom application. Patients, caregivers, and loved ones are required to register online prior to each group to ensure confidentiality. Click HERE to register. Instructions on how to access Zoom and meeting login details will be provided through email confirmation, once participants […]
This group meets virtually. Sign up on lifewithcancer.org with your email address. A few days prior to the meeting, you will receive an email invitation. Group sponsored by Inova Health Systems and Life with Cancer. Adult patients and family members are invited to share and learn ways to meet the challenges of living with primary […]
This group meets virtually. Contact Cynthia Klinger at 818-269-1686 for details. Offers a brain tumor support group, open to patients with primary brain tumors or metastases. Group facilitated by a marriage and family therapist. This group meets every other Wednesday. Contact: Cynthia Klinger 818-269-1686
The Guardian Brain Foundation is providing a brain tumor support group for patients and caregivers. The group will meet virtually twice a month on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe space for patients and families to exchange thoughts, ideas and experiences and learn from each other. […]
This group meets virtually. Contact Sarah Contor for details or register online to receive more info. This support group is for anyone diagnosed with or surviving from a brain tumor, along with their care partners, loved ones, and friends. Members are encouraged to share their experiences, form friendships, and provide emotional support for one another. […]
This group meeting is open to members of the brain tumor community. To protect the privacy of those in attendance, participation in this support group meeting is by invitation only. Therefore, log-in information is not posted on any forward-facing websites. Contact Farnaz Arabshahi or Geri Shaffer for details. This meeting occurs every-other Thursday (bi-weekly) and […]
This group meets virtually. Visit website to register. For those diagnosed with brain tumors from cancer, all ages and stages. The group focuses on emotional support and educational topics. This is a LIVE event. You must register to receive the link to enter. Once registered, you will receive a link to join the class from […]
This group meets virtually. Contact Janet LeMonnier for details. The Glasser Brain Tumor Center Support Group is a safe space for patients and accompanied loved ones to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings with others who understand the impact of a brain tumor diagnosis. The group also periodically features expert speakers who focus on such […]
This support group physically serves the Hampton Roads Virginia area. However, patients and caregivers from anywhere are welcome to join us online to participate in the support group. This group is co-facilitated by a former oncology nurse and a brain tumor survivor. This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of the following months: February, May, […]
Adolescent Young Adult Chats is a weekly chat for survivors – run for survivors, by survivors! They include games, topic based discussion, and a great chance to connect with peers. swagenr@cbtf.org
Open to all adult patients and caregivers of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia who are dealing with a primary brain tumor diagnosis. Although this support group meets face-to-face, there are some virtual group sessions. Please email SupportGroup@BrainTumorNetwork.org to RSVP and to receive the most updated information. Group facilitated by social workers. Group meets on the […]
This group is currently suspended due to COVID-19 precautions. Call 858-484-9549 for individual support. This is a peer led self help group for brain tumor patients, family members and caregivers. The group focuses on sharing. Contact: Barbara Weinmann 858-484-9549
Group meets in education classroom from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for patients and their families. Free parking. Group facilitated by health care professionals. This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Contact: Judy Selle, RN, MS, CNOR 217-428-8369 jselle5651@aol.com Leslie Roberts, RSW, LSW 217-876-6784
This 15-week online support group is for people caring for a loved one with a primary malignant brain tumor or brain metastasis. This group is a safe, convenient, and confidential space where caregivers can discuss the unique challenges of caring for a loved one with a brain tumor while giving and receiving support, information, and […]
This group meets virtually. Contact Laura Donnelly for details. The Brain Tumor Support Group at Yale’s Smilow Cancer Center is for patients who have been diagnosed with any type of brain tumor, benign or malignant. They can be in active treatment or surveillance or post treatment. It is a safe space to share experiences, concerns, […]
Meetings are currently being offered virtually. To join, complete the registration form found at www.cancer.osu.edu/supportgroups This group is open brain cancer patients and their caregivers, before, during and after treatment. This support group provides a safe and supportive environment to share personal experiences and benefit from connecting with others who have similar health concerns. This […]
This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for young adults with brain tumors to connect with one another for emotional support. This is a positive space to express your thoughts and feelings related to living life with a brain tumor. Discussion topics include body image, infertility, […]
The Northwestern Medicine Malnati Brain Tumor Institute Support Group allows patients, survivors, families and caregivers to learn more about brain tumors, share experiences and receive support. A variety of educational topics are presented at meeting events scheduled throughout the year. Facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker and advanced practice nurse from the Malnati Brain […]
This virtual group meets online through a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform. Contact Sigall Cahn at scahn@cancersupportla.org for more information. This free bi-monthly brain tumor support group meeting is available for current patients, brain tumor survivors, family members and caregivers. The group also offers social events and other resources. More details about meeting dates and current programs […]
A group to provide information, education and support. A diagnosis of a brain tumor impacts many aspects of your life. The goal of this psycho-educational support group is to provide information on relevant topics that promote physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and time for peer support to meet others who are going through same diagnosis. […]
This group meets in person on the 2nd Tuesday of every month and virtually on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Grey Matters North Texas Brain tumor support group, founded in 1998, is a non -profit charity organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS Code dedicated to providing emotional support to brain tumor […]
This group provides the opportunity to share experiences and to socialize with others in similar situations. An advanced practice provider and social worker assist the group, provide information and answer questions regarding treatments, medications, resources and other important issues.+ This group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. OGRINS@ccf.orgMILLERT16@ccf.org Join Zoom Virtual Meeting: https://clevelandclinic.zoom.us/j/94599622781?pwd=WXo3M3VhT3JxSkk0TU5QcWlnYTJJZz09 […]
This group meets virtually. Click HERE to register. Must reside in Ohio to participate. This is open to people living with brain tumors and their family members and friends. The current group is a collaboration with UC Health but participants do not have to be UC Health patients in order to join. Each month there […]
This group meets every other Thursday on Zoom. For privacy reasons, the zoom link is not posted on any public facing pages. Please contact meeting facilitator at supportgroups@sbtf.org for log-in details. Aphasia is caused by damage to the language-dominant side of the brain, usually the left side, and may be brought on by stroke, head […]
This group is offered online via Zoom. Please contact Pacific Neuroscience Institute for more information. 2nd Thursday of every month - patients & caregivers younger than 50 years 4th Thursday of every month - patients & caregivers 50 years or older This virtual support group is for patients and their loved ones who have been […]
This group is currently meeting via Zoom. Visit http://www.cancersupportstl.org/ for more information. This group is for people impacted by brain cancer at any stage of the journey, from diagnosis to survivorship. Find an opportunity to learn about and discuss issues associated with brain cancer: memory, cognitive losses and challenges, communication, and the impact on family. […]
This group provides support and education to patients who have a diagnosis of a primary brain tumor. Caregivers are welcome to attend. Registration is available at LivingWell.NM.org Group facilitated by a health care professional. This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Contact: LivingWell Cancer Resource Center 630-933-7860 info@livingwellcrc.org
This group meets virtually. Visit www.njbt.org for more information. This group offers free monthly brain tumor support group meetings for current patients, brain tumor survivors, family members and caregivers, plus social events and resources. More details about meeting dates and current programs can be found at www.njbt.org. Group facilitated by a neuro nurse. This group […]
This group meets on Zoom. Patients and families meet the 4th Thursday of every month. Caregivers meet the 2nd Thursday of every month. Please call Joanie or Sharon for details. This group is for patients, families, caregivers, or friends and welcomes anyone affected by a primary or metastatic brain tumor diagnosis. Participants can share stories, […]
Adolescent Young Adult Chats is a weekly chat for survivors – run for survivors, by survivors! They include games, topic based discussion, and a great chance to connect with peers. swagenr@cbtf.org
This group meets virtually. Contact Laura Karfeld for details. Support group for brain tumor patients and caregivers. RSVP required 3 days prior to each scheduled group date by calling 770-205-5292. Group facilitated by clinical oncology social worker. This group meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Contact: Laura Karfeld, LCSW 770-667-4117 laura.karfeld@northside.com
This group is held online and open to anyone residing in the state of Illinois who is impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis. The purpose of the group is to share challenges, information and strategies for navigating the cancer experience. Caregivers are welcome. Wellness House offers additional cancer support services at no cost to anyone […]
This is a monthly, online support group for those who have lost someone to brain cancer or a serious neurological disease. Participants are welcome to join 3 months after the death of their loved one and are invited to attend 13 sessions thereafter. Registration is required to attend. Please register by clicking HERE. Group facilitated […]
This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a monthly group for anyone with a primary brain tumor. Patients are invited to share their honest thoughts and feelings related to living life with a brain tumor. Discussion topics have included child or grandchild rearing while on treatment, Medicare enrollment, managing […]
This group is limited to patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for young adults with brain tumors to connect with one another for emotional support. This is a positive space to express your thoughts and feelings related to living life with a brain tumor. Discussion topics include body image, infertility, […]
This on-going support group is held virtually and bi-weekly. It provides a safe environment to connect with other patients and those caring for loved ones with brain tumors. There will be opportunity to share personal experiences, ways of coping, and resources with each other. There is also another online group for caregivers/spouses. If you are […]
This group meets virtually. Contact Cynthia Klinger at 818-269-1686 for details. Offers a brain tumor support group, open to patients with primary brain tumors or metastases. Group facilitated by a marriage and family therapist. This group meets every other Wednesday. Contact: Cynthia Klinger 818-269-1686
The Guardian Brain Foundation is providing a brain tumor support group for patients and caregivers. The group will meet virtually twice a month on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe space for patients and families to exchange thoughts, ideas and experiences and learn from each other. […]
This group meeting is open to members of the brain tumor community. To protect the privacy of those in attendance, participation in this support group meeting is by invitation only. Therefore, log-in information is not posted on any forward-facing websites. Contact Farnaz Arabshahi or Geri Shaffer for details. This meeting occurs every-other Thursday (bi-weekly) and […]
Are you aged 18 to early 40s and living with a brain tumor? Would you like to gather monthly to meet with your peers? You are invited to join the monthly online peer-led UCSF Young Adult Brain Tumor Support Group. This is a safe and welcoming place for you to authentically express yourself, build resilience, […]
Adolescent Young Adult Chats is a weekly chat for survivors – run for survivors, by survivors! They include games, topic based discussion, and a great chance to connect with peers. swagenr@cbtf.org
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