Why participate in a support group? Why not! Patients may benefit from a support group if they feel alone, feel that no one else has experienced such intense pain, worry about the symptoms they are experiencing, have few people available for support or are hesitant to rely on friends and family.

The following support systems are available to our patients:

Ostomy Support
This group is dedicated to the education, support and rehabilitation of anyone who has undergone ostomy surgery. The group meets the first Thursday of every month. For more information, please call (812) 238-7370.

L.I.F.E. (Living In Full Every Day)
This program is designed to help cancer patients take control of their lives through education, stress reduction, exercise therapy, social activities and spiritual care. The group meets on the second Monday of each month. For more information, please call (812) 238-7161.

Going On
This bereavement support group, for anyone who has experienced a loss through death, is coordinated through the Hux Cancer Center Radiation Oncology. For more information, please call (812) 238-7504.

Camp Bluebird
This three-day camp in September and May offers adult cancer patients an opportunity to share common experiences and rebuild self-esteem through informal education, creative outlets and time away from day-to-day pressures and concerns.

For more information, please call (812) 238-7504 or email huxcancercenter@uhhg.org.

Reach to Recovery
Newly-diagnosed breast cancer patients receive a one on one visit by a breast cancer survivor in conjunction with the American Cancer Society. This is done by physician referral only. For more information, please contact the American Cancer Society at (812) 232-2679.

Network Pink

Network Pink is a support group for women diagnosed with breast cancer who are balancing school, home, work, relationships and/or an active family life. The mission of the group is to provide support through monthly meetings and internet-based networking opportunities and to provide education and resources to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Click here to download more information about this group.

I Can Cope Support Group
This is an educational program for patients and their families who are undergoing treatment. Patients and their families can ask questions concerning a variety of topics. This program is done in conjunction with the American Cancer Society. For more information, please call the American Cancer Society at (812) 232-2679.

Look Good, Feel Better
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this support group helps women with makeup and hairstyles. It is open to any woman in the Wabash Valley. For more information, please contact the American Cancer Society at (812) 232-2679.

Breast Cancer Survivors Group
This Wabash Valley support group provides information on options, emotional support and coping mechanisms to women who currently have or have had breast cancer. Positive concepts are stressed. Call Coral Cochran at (812) 877-3025.

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