Patient Care Clinical Trials Specialties Find a Location Patient Support Patient Resources Patient Support Cancer support and survivorship services focus on treating the whole patient, providing assistance with symptom management, supportive care and survivorship planning. We work in tandem with your medical diagnostic and treatment teams through your entire journey. Home Patient Care Patient Support We understand that cancer care goes beyond medical treatment. At the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC), we believe that the quality of life of our patients and their families are as important as the cutting edge treatments we offer. Consequently, CFCCC provides a multidisciplinary approach to patient-centered care to help our patients and their families cope with the various challenges of cancer. We offer a wide range of services such as therapeutic programs in art and beauty, financial planning, and support groups. Our dedicated, experienced and compassionate team of experts are available to help you along the way. Support Groups Art for the Soul Please join us for a morning of creative expression and the opportunity to work with two talented artists. Dates: Meetings are held the first, third and fifth Thursday of every month. Time: 10:00 a.m. to noon Location: Building 22A (above the library), room 2114 Contact: Angie Martinez-Victor, MSW, 714-456-2846 Brain Tumor Education and Support Group This group is for individuals diagnosed with a brain tumor and those who support them. The focus of the group will be both education and support. Some meetings will include a speaker; others an opportunity to share with each other. Dates: Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month. Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Meet in Building 23, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Lobby Contact: Chris Porto, MSW, 714-456-5812 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Society Support Group The CLL Society Support Group offers support, encouragement, and information to CLL patients and/or their caregivers. We discuss CLL treatments, CLL specialists, CLL clinical trials, and many other concerns shared by those living with CLL. Dates: The group meets every second Tuesday Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: UCI Medical Center Contact: Barbara Massey at barbmassey@aol.com or Terry Evans at tevans@cllsociety.org Head and Neck Cancer Support Group Please join us for support and education in coping with oral, head and neck cancer. Dates: 1st Monday of each month Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Location: Building 23, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Lobby Contact: Angie Martinez-Victor, MSW, 714-456-2846 Korean Women's Support Group Help and support for Korean-speaking women who are coping with a cancer diagnosis. Dates: Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month Time: 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Location: Building 22A (above the library), room 2114 Contact: Jane Choi, RN, 714-456-5057 Look Good, Feel Better Learn make-up, hairstyling and grooming techniques that can help you deal with changes in appearance that may occur due to treatment. Dates: ??? Time: 10:00 a.m. to Noon Location: Building 23, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, room 146 Contact: Angie Martinez-Victor, MSW, 714-456-2846 Multiple Myeloma Support Group Patients, family members and friends are encouraged to join us at this meeting. Dates: Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Location: Building 22A (above the library), room 2107 Contact: Kelly Cox, 800-452-2873, Ext. 233 or Tom Swick, 714-785-5095 Pancreatic Cancer Support Group This group offers education and support for individuals who have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and their caregivers. Dates: Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Location: Bldg 22A (above the library) Contact: Courtney Sparkuhl, LCSW, 714-456-7057 or csparkuh@uci.edu. Additional UCI Cancer Support Resources For more information visit UCI Health cancer support. Learn More