Any “in person” support groups in NYC?
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Any “in person” support groups in NYC?

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    • March 12, 2014 at 1:05 pm
    Ginseng
    Participant

    I am interested in joining a live support group that would meet on a weekly or monthly basis in or near NYC.  I have scoured the web and found nothing that fits. There are groups (whether cancer specific or not) for folks with active disease…but I am looking for one where survivors could meet on an ongoing consistent basis to talk about the issues that come up as a survivor. I have been disease free for several years, then had a local recurrence- am again disease free for a few years. I am noticing subtle (and not so subtle) changes in my outlook on life, personality traits, stress levels, etc.  Any information about existing groups would be greatly appreciated.

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      • March 13, 2014 at 6:14 pm
      mary in Rhode Island
      Participant

      Might try Sloan Kettering          http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/counseling-support

       

      • March 13, 2014 at 6:14 pm
      mary in Rhode Island
      Participant

      Might try Sloan Kettering          http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/counseling-support

       

      • March 13, 2014 at 6:14 pm
      mary in Rhode Island
      Participant

      Might try Sloan Kettering          http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/counseling-support

       

        • March 14, 2014 at 8:08 pm
        Erinmay22
        Participant

        I live in the NYC area.   Not sure of any Melanoma specific support groups – generally I just reach out to some of the folks I know.  Although I'm sure something could be started?  Feel free to reach out.  

        Erin

        • March 14, 2014 at 8:08 pm
        Erinmay22
        Participant

        I live in the NYC area.   Not sure of any Melanoma specific support groups – generally I just reach out to some of the folks I know.  Although I'm sure something could be started?  Feel free to reach out.  

        Erin

        • March 14, 2014 at 8:08 pm
        Erinmay22
        Participant

        I live in the NYC area.   Not sure of any Melanoma specific support groups – generally I just reach out to some of the folks I know.  Although I'm sure something could be started?  Feel free to reach out.  

        Erin

        • March 18, 2014 at 4:22 pm
        Ginseng
        Participant

        Thanks Erin. I think we met in Parsippany last year at the Novartis clinical trial info session. Hope you are well. I saw another post below indicating there may others interested, and a place to meet. I will respond to Carole and see if we can all get something started. I will keep in touch.

        Sue

        • March 18, 2014 at 4:22 pm
        Ginseng
        Participant

        Thanks Erin. I think we met in Parsippany last year at the Novartis clinical trial info session. Hope you are well. I saw another post below indicating there may others interested, and a place to meet. I will respond to Carole and see if we can all get something started. I will keep in touch.

        Sue

        • March 18, 2014 at 4:22 pm
        Ginseng
        Participant

        Thanks Erin. I think we met in Parsippany last year at the Novartis clinical trial info session. Hope you are well. I saw another post below indicating there may others interested, and a place to meet. I will respond to Carole and see if we can all get something started. I will keep in touch.

        Sue

        • March 15, 2014 at 10:37 am
        Carole K
        Participant

        HI,

        I was very active on this board for many years and I did organize a support group in NYC.  Sadly, we did not have enough interest at the time.  If You are interested in my starting one I will reach out to some people I know where we may be able to meet.  Please email me at MMPatientSupport@aol.com . I may know others who are interested as well.  I am a stage IV patient NED 12 years.  Hang in there and know I am here for you.

        Love and Light

        Carole

        • March 18, 2014 at 4:23 pm
        Ginseng
        Participant

        Carole- I will email you. Thank you.

        • March 18, 2014 at 4:23 pm
        Ginseng
        Participant

        Carole- I will email you. Thank you.

        • March 18, 2014 at 4:23 pm
        Ginseng
        Participant

        Carole- I will email you. Thank you.

        • March 15, 2014 at 10:37 am
        Carole K
        Participant

        HI,

        I was very active on this board for many years and I did organize a support group in NYC.  Sadly, we did not have enough interest at the time.  If You are interested in my starting one I will reach out to some people I know where we may be able to meet.  Please email me at MMPatientSupport@aol.com . I may know others who are interested as well.  I am a stage IV patient NED 12 years.  Hang in there and know I am here for you.

        Love and Light

        Carole

        • March 15, 2014 at 10:37 am
        Carole K
        Participant

        HI,

        I was very active on this board for many years and I did organize a support group in NYC.  Sadly, we did not have enough interest at the time.  If You are interested in my starting one I will reach out to some people I know where we may be able to meet.  Please email me at MMPatientSupport@aol.com . I may know others who are interested as well.  I am a stage IV patient NED 12 years.  Hang in there and know I am here for you.

        Love and Light

        Carole

        • March 18, 2014 at 4:23 pm
        Ginseng
        Participant

        Thanks for your reply. I will check the website. 

        Sue

        • March 18, 2014 at 4:23 pm
        Ginseng
        Participant

        Thanks for your reply. I will check the website. 

        Sue

        • March 18, 2014 at 4:23 pm
        Ginseng
        Participant

        Thanks for your reply. I will check the website. 

        Sue

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