Cancer Support Groups at UPMC Susquehanna

You're not alone in the fight. UPMC Susquehanna provides spiritual and emotional support for cancer patients. We have a full-time social worker who can assist you with special needs, prescriptions, counseling, and a variety of other services upon request.

We understand that those diagnosed with cancer, battling cancer, or are cancer survivors may have challenges with coping, adapting, and living with cancer. Many feel alone in the fight, but there are others out there who understand what you’re going through. We have developed support groups to help those living with cancer.

Breast Cancer Support Group

Meets the last Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Cancer Center's large conference room at UPMC Williamsport Regional Medical Center, Divine Providence Campus. Attendees are asked to please use the Cancer Center entrance and parking area. August’s meeting is substituted with an annual picnic held in the Healing Gardens at the Cancer Center. There are no meetings held in July or December. This group is open to all women with a past and present diagnosis of breast cancer at any stage. Speakers of various topics are prearranged for certain months of the year. For more information, contact Laurie King, Cancer Center Patient Navigator and Social Worker at 570-320-7877.

Where: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Large Conference Room, 1100 Grampian Boulevard, Williamsport
When: Last Monday of each month, at 6:30 p.m.
Please call: 570-320-7877

Wellsboro Cancer Support Group

This group is open to all cancer survivors with a past or present diagnosis. We encourage friends and family to join.
If you are not feeling up to attending a meeting, please know we are here for each other every month.

Where: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center,15 Meade Street, Suite L3, Wellsboro
When: Meets the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Please call: Tara Unruh, MSW, at 570-326-8699.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Cancer Center's large conference room at UPMC Williamsport Regional Medical Center, Divine Providence Campus. Attendees are asked to please use the Cancer Center entrance and parking area. The August meeting is substituted with an annual picnic held at Indian Park in Montoursville. December’s meeting is substituted with an annual holiday dinner. This group is open to all males with a past or present prostate cancer diagnosis. Spouses are also encouraged to attend. Speakers of various topics are prearranged for certain months of the year. For more information contact Laurie King, Cancer Center Patient Navigator/Social Worker at 570-320-7877.

Where: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Large Conference Room, 1100 Grampian Boulevard, Williamsport
When: First Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. (no meetings in January and July)
Please call: 570-320-7877

Bereavement Support Groups

Whether your loss was recent or happened in the past, our support groups can help you through the grieving process, allowing you to share your feelings and receive support from others. Support groups are offered in the afternoon and evening at UPMC Susquehanna Muncy and UPMC Williamsport Regional Medical Center, Divine Providence Campus.

Learn more about our Bereavement Support services.

Heartworks Children's Grief Support Groups

When children and teens receive news of a family member with a life-threatening illness or experience the passing of a loved one, they can become overwhelmed by questions and emotions. This group meets twice a month and is lead by trained volunteers and involves educational opportunities, discussion and activities for children, teams and families.

Learn more about Heartworks Children's Grief Support Group.

Patients of the Cancer Center at UPMC Susquehanna will find easy access to a wide array of cancer support groups in Williamsport, Wellsboro, and the surrounding areas of PA.