Cancer Support Groups
You're not alone in the fight. UPMC 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 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 Blvd, Williamsport
When: Last Monday of each month, at 6:30 p.m.
Please call: 570-320-7877
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 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 Blvd, 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 Muncy and UPMC Williamsport 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 UPMC Hillman Cancer Center will find easy access to a wide array of cancer support groups in Williamsport, Wellsboro, and the surrounding areas of PA.