Support Groups

Family, friends and community programs can be helpful when you are dealing with cancer. They can also help you to manage fatigue.

• Accept offers of help when needed and learn to delegate tasks. Make a list of activities that someone else could do, such as housekeeping, driving, preparing meals or child care.
• Hire a student to do chores that take too much energy, such as yard work or heavy gardening.
• Make a list of friends, family or community groups willing to help. Write down what they are willing to do. Community groups that may be able to help you include: cancer support groups, cancer societies, seniors’ groups, your church and parent groups.
• Ask about home care services and “Meals on Wheels” in your community.

• Support groups offer an opportunity for you to share information and feel connected.

  1. Community Support Groups: People who live near each other and meet regularly. This type of support group provides face-to-face contact with people from your area who will be more familiar with local resources and challenges.
  2. Internet Support Groups: These groups meet on-line from all over the world, and you can access them whenever it's convenient for you.

  To locate a support group speak to your healthcare team for local resources or see our list of organizations.

Your caregiver(s) can also find support groups on our links page or get help with caregiving on the next page.