Cancer Support Groups

Munson Healthcare Support Groups

Munson Healthcare offers several groups to support individuals coping with cancer. 

Come Together Cancer Support Group  

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The mission of the support group is to provide a safe space to connect with others coping with cancer and is led by our Nurse Navigator & Oncology Social Worker. Patients will receive emotional support, education, and practical guidance.

Meeting details: First and Third Monday of each month, 4 - 5 pm, Cowell Family Cancer Center, 3rd-Floor Conference Room 3002, provided in-person and virtually (contact the facilitator for the virtual link).

Facilitators:

Registration is not required. The virtual link will be sent to participants prior to each session. Please contact the facilitators if you are new to the group and would like to participate remotely.  

Note: During severe weather, the group will meet virtually only. If a holiday falls on the day of a support group, the group will not meet.

Breast Cancer Support Group 

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The mission of the support group is to provide a safe space to connect with others coping with breast cancer and is led by our breast cancer Nurse Navigator and Oncology Social Worker. Patients will receive emotional support, education, and practical guidance.

Meeting details: Second Tuesday of each month, 5 - 6:30 pm, Cowell Family Cancer Center, 3rd-Floor Conference Room 3002, provided in-person and virtually (contact the facilitator for the virtual link).

Facilitators:

Registration is not required. The virtual link will be sent to participants prior to each session. Please contact the facilitators if you are new to the group and would like to participate remotely.  

Note: During severe weather, the group will meet virtually only. If a holiday falls on the day of a support group, the group will not meet.

Gynecological Cancer Support Group 

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The mission of the support group is to provide a safe space to connect with others coping with gynecological cancers and is led by an Oncology Nurse and Social Worker. Patients will receive emotional support, education, and practical guidance.

Meeting details: First Tuesday of each month, 4 - 5 pm, Cowell Family Cancer Center, 3rd-Floor Conference Room 3002, provided in-person and virtually (contact the facilitator for the virtual link).

Facilitators:

Registration is not required. The virtual link will be sent to participants prior to each session. Please contact the facilitators if you are new to the group and would like to participate remotely.

Note: During severe weather, the group will meet virtually only. If a holiday falls on the day of a support group, the group will not meet.

Us Too, Prostate Cancer Support Group (Traverse City)

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The mission of the support group is to provide a safe space to connect with others coping with prostate cancer and is led by our Nurse Navigators. Patients will receive emotional support, education, and practical guidance.

Meeting details: Last Tuesday of each month, 5:30 - 7 pm, provided in-person and virtually (contact facilitator for the virtual link or location information).

  • May - September: Bonatic Garden Pavilion Historic Barns Park, 1490 Red Dr., Traverse City
  • October - April: Foster Family Community Health Center Conference Room A/B, 550 Munson Ave., Traverse City  

Facilitators:

Note: During severe weather, the group will meet virtually only. If a holiday falls on the day of a support group, the group will not meet.