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Medical City offers a variety of different support groups. Each meeting focuses on a relevant topic that you or your family may be facing. Throughout the year, guest speakers will cover issues with insight and experience. All events are held on the Medical City campus
2nd Thursday of the month
6:30-8:00pm Presenter
Cancer Resource Center, Building A, 1st floor, Suite 100
Contact Jan Tichenor at 972-566-5793
| January 7, 2010 |
Let's Get Fit |
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February 11, 2010 |
Radiation Therapy Options |
| March 11, 2010 |
Lymphedema Update |
| April 8, 2010 |
Breast Reconstruction |
| May 13, 2010 |
Eating Healthy |
| June 10, 2010 |
Women's Health Botique |
| July 8, 2010 |
What's New in Breast Cancer |
| August 12, 2010 |
Breast Cancer: Is Your Family at Risk? |
| September 9, 2010 |
Surgical Management of Breast Cancer |
| October 14, 2010 |
Breast Cancer Update |
| November 10, 2010 |
The Future of Breast Cancer |
| December 9, 2010 |
Holiday Blessings |
Congestive Heart Failure Support Group
3rd Tuesday of the month
11:00am (lunch provided)
Cafeteria Classroom, Building A, 1st floor
Contact Marion Lewars at 972-566-2537
Congenital (Pediatric) Heart Support Group
4th Wednesday of the month
6:30pm
Cafeteria Classroom, Building A, 1st floor
Contact Amy Tankersly at 972-566-4987
www.heartnhands.org
Epilepsy Support Group
Adult:
2nd Thursday of the month (except for December)
7:00pm-8:00
Classroom 3E or 4E
Contact Robbie Nelson or Irene Wooley at 972-566-7411
Pediatric:
September 11, 2008 (Joint meeting with Adult)
Holiday Party TBA
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater North Texas
Social Events (email)
Gastroplasty Support Group (Obesity Surgery)
2nd Monday of the month
7:30pm
Cafeteria Classroom, Building A, 1st floor
Contact Alice or Marlene at 972-566-7810
Healthy Connections Support Group for Women Living with Gynecological Cancer
3rd Thursday of the month
6:00-7:30pm
Cancer Resource Center, Building A, 1st floor, Suite 100
Contact Jan Tichenor at 972-566-5793
| January 21, 2010 |
Signs and Symptoms of Gynecological Cancer |
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February 18, 2010 |
Sexuality After Gynecological Cancer |
| March 18, 2010 |
What is your Happiness Quotient and Why? |
| April 15, 2010 |
Updates on Legislation and Support Group Progress as it relates to Gynecologic Cancer |
| May 20, 2010 |
An Overview of Gynecological Cancer |
| June 17, 2010 |
Finding the Light in Cancer's Shadow: Hope, Humor, and Healing After Treatment |
Life After A Blood Cancer Diagnosis
Second Tuesday of the Month
Cancer Resource Room
Building A, Suite 100
5:30- 7:00 pm
| March 9, 2010 |
Understanding Pharmaceutical Treatment |
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April 13, 2010 |
Success in Fitness: Learn the One True Way to Exercise for You. |
| May 11, 2010 |
A New Normal: Life After a Blood Cancer Diagnosis |
Pre-registration for this Free Program is required. Call or email Jane Beeson at (972) 996-5906 or jane.beeson@lls.org. Please provide name, phone number/email and the number attending.
Living Gift, Support Group for Transplant Patients
3rd Tuesday of the month (except for July, August and December)
1:00pm
Cafeteria Classroom, Building A, 1st floor
Call Ashley Driskell at 972-566-4689
Look Good...Feel Better
Look Good...Feel Better is a program that provides information to women undergoing cancer treatment to help them look and feel more comfortable with changes in their appearance. This program is offered and licensed by cosmetologists and healthcare professionals in a group setting.
Upcoming Dates:
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March 24, 2010
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| June 23, 2010 |
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| September 22, 2010 |
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| December 1, 2010 |
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Medical City Cancer Resource Center
Building A, Suite 100
10:00am-12:00pm
Medical City Cancer & VITAS Healthcare Grief Support Group
First Tuesday of Every Month
Cancer Resource Room
Building A, Suite 100
6:30-8:00 pm
Parking passes will be provided. Open to the Community. To RSVP contact Bruce Wade, VITAS Chaplain (972) 448-6555
Mended Hearts
2nd Tuesday (every other month)
6:45pm
Cafetorium
Contact Jim Bushnell at 972-596-2520
Neonatal ICU Parent Support Group
1st Wednesday of the month
11:30am-1:00pm
Box lunch provided
Conference Room, Building D, 6th floor
Contact Dr. Elizabeth Purcell-Keith at 972-566-6846
Newly Diagnosed with Cancer Mens Support Group
Second Wednesday of the Month
Cancer Resource Room
Building A, Suite 100
7:00-9:00 pm
Email questions to jfsucato@gmail.com
| January 13, 2010 |
Prep for Decision Making with Your Team |
| February 10, 2010 |
Risk Groups- Related Factors and Studies |
| March 10, 2010 |
Treatment Options, Side Effect Profiles |
Pediatric Parent Support Group
2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month
11:30am-1:00pm
Box lunch provided
Conference Room, Building D, 6th floor
Contact Dr. Elizabeth Purcell-Keith at 972-566-6846
Turtle Club Stroke Support Group
2nd Wednesday of the month
11:30am-1:00
Cafeteria Classroom, Building A, 1st floor
Contact Theresa Neal at 972-566-6710
Us Too Prostate Caner Support Group
3rd Thursday of the month (except for December)
7:00-9:00pm
Cafeteria Classroom, Building A, 1st floor
Contact Jan Tichenor at 972-566-6405
| January 21, 2010 |
Clinical Trials and Treatment for Advanced Metastatic Disease |
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February 18, 2010 |
Using Your Head to Take Care of Your Heart |
| March 18, 2010 |
Cryotherapy, Initial Salvage Treatment |
| April 15, 2010 |
Incontinence |
| May 20, 2010 |
Solutions to Flexibility and Mobility Problems
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| June 17, 2010 |
Nutrition Specific to Prostate Cancer |
| July 15, 2010 |
Prostate Cancer Related Imaging/Scanning Technologies |
| August 19, 2010 |
Erectile Dysfunction |
| September 16, 2010 |
Prostate Cancer Related Bone Health |
| October 21, 2010 |
Recurrence and Advanced Prostate Cancer Treatment |
| November 19, 2010 |
New Technology Modalities in Radiation Treatment |
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