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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 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 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 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 [email protected] . 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 [email protected] . 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 [email protected] . 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

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

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

                                             

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