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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.

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.

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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.