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Cancer Lifeline’s Support Groups work to meet the following needs of patients, survivors, caregivers, family members and friends:

To provide a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
To foster a sense of community and inclusion with others experiencing similar challenges
To make available opportunities for education and information
To explore ways in which choice and control can be realized while living with cancer

While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.

Current Support Groups

BIPOC Cancer Support Group

People who identify as members of black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) and are living with a cancer diagnosis or have a loved one living with a cancer diagnosis are invited to join this group.

Breast Cancer Support Groups

Diagnosed with breast cancer? Feeling a bit overwhelmed and alone? Whether you are newly diagnosed, going through treatment, or consider yourself a survivor, this group is for you!

Caregiver Support Group

This group is open to anyone caring for someone with a cancer diagnosis.

Colorectal Cancer Support Group

This group is open to all patients & support persons affected by cancers of the colon, rectum, and anus. The group provides time to openly discuss the many difficult physical and emotional aspects of having a colorectal cancer diagnosis.

Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer in the Family

In this group, adolescents aged 13-17 will have a chance to process what is happening in their family through a variety of creative experiences that are informed by the therapeutic foundations of expressive arts therapy.

Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer

In this group, adolescents aged 13-17 will have a chance to process what is happening to them through a variety of creative experiences that are informed by the therapeutic foundations of expressive arts therapy.

Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Support Group

This group is open to all patients & support persons affected by cancers of the colon, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, biliary tract, pancreas, peritoneum, intestine, appendix, rectum, and anus.

Living with Cancer Support Group (Patients & Caregivers)

Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what lies ahead as you travel through the unfamiliar world of cancer? Come meet others who are just diagnosed, in treatment or post-treatment.

Living with Cancer Support Group (Patient Only)

Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what lies ahead as you travel through the unfamiliar world of cancer? Come meet others who are just diagnosed, in treatment or post-treatment.

Living with Metastatic Cancer Support Group

Looking for a place to be with other individuals who are living with advanced stage cancer? These monthly meetings provide an opportunity to share with others living with similar challenges.

Lung Cancer Support Group

Join us for educational speakers and open discussion in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Group is open to those diagnosed with lung cancer and their family and friends.

Lymphedema Support Groups

Talking with others and getting needed support is key to living with lymphedema. Join us for sharing and educational presentations focused on living with this challenging condition.

Oral, Head & Neck Cancers Support Group

Would you like to talk to other people living with oral, head and neck cancer? Join us for educational speakers and open discussion in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Family and friends are welcome!

Ovarian Cancer Support Group

Monthly meetings provide educational presentations and a supportive environment to share with other women living with ovarian cancer. Join us whether you are newly diagnosed, going through treatment, or consider yourself a survivor.

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: Building Resilience

Bi-monthly meetings provide educational presentations and a supportive environment to share with others living with pancreatic cancer. Open to patients and caregivers.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

An informative discussion on current choices in prostate cancer treatment including promising new therapies. From initial diagnosis to active surveillance, join in the discussion alongside others living with prostate cancer.

SCCA Proton Therapy Prostate Cancer Dinner Club

An informative discussion on current choices in prostate cancer treatment including promising new therapies. From initial diagnosis to active surveillance, join in the discussion alongside others living with prostate cancer.

Women′s Cancer Support Group

Once you hear the words, “you have cancer,” everything in your life shifts and changes. Women with any type of cancer diagnosis are welcome at these monthly groups, whether you are newly diagnosed, working your way through treatment or just finishing treatment.

Young Adult Cancer Support Group (Patients & Caregivers)

Are you a young adult (20’s to 40) living with a cancer diagnosis? Come meet, talk and form friendships with other young adults who are also dealing with cancer. Through speakers and open discussion, you will gain tools to better manage cancer. Family and friends welcome!