At The Gathering Place, we meet participants wherever they are on their cancer journey starting at diagnosis. Some programs offered at The Gathering Place are available to people with specific types of cancer.
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Please refrain from wearing perfumes and scented lotions while a The Gathering Place. Many people undergoing treatment are sensitive to smells and find it makes them feel ill. Thank you.
Monthly support group to support women with breast cancer and to provide a space to share feelings, experiences and resources.
Support group for young women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s with breast cancer. Meets the first Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm. Facilitator: Susan Marinac, MSSA, LISW-S
Monthly online breast cancer support group for those who are newly diagnosed, in treatment and during follow up care. Held the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-7:30pm. Facilitator: Eileen Coan, MA, MLS
Monthly support group for those diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Meets the third Tuesday of every month, 6:00-7:30pm. Facilitator: Sarah Axner Gilmore, MSSA, LSW.
Join us to learn about what to expect during and after breast cancer radiation treatment, financial resources during treatment, how The Gathering Place can support you during cancer treatment. Cancer patients, care/support partners, and anyone wanting to learn more are welcome. Held January 20, February 17, March 17, 12:00-1:00pm.
Facilitator: Sydney Roberts, MA, NCC, LCP, CPPN
This monthly support group offers individuals diagnosed with cancer a safe environment to foster connection, access information, and freely express their feelings.
Monthly support for those diagnosed with lung cancer. This support group will help the individual diagnosed with lung cancer feel more connected, gain information and provide a safe place to express feelings. Held at The Gathering Place Westlake the fourth Tuesday of each month, 2:00-3:30pm. Facilitator: Susan Marinac, MSSA, LISW-S
Monthly support group to support women with ovarian cancer and to provide a space to share feelings, experiences and resources.
Monthly virtual support group to support women with ovarian cancer and to provide a space to share feelings, experiences and resources. Meets the third Wednesday of every month, 2:00-3:30pm. Facilitator: Susan Marinac, MSSA, LISW-S
Support and education for those diagnosed with any blood cancer and their family members. Facilitators: Mary Fisher Bornstein, LISW-S & Stevi Gutin, RN
Meeting monthly, our pancreatic support group provides a network for individuals and caregivers. This support group is a safe place to cope with the emotional and physical aspects by providing a space to share feelings, experiences and resources.
Monthly virtual support group for people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month, 3:30-4:30pm. Facilitator: Sydney Roberts, MA, NCC, LPC, CPPN
Our monthly Prostate Partners offers an opportunity for individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer to learn about treatment options, as well as gain support from talking with others. Specialists in various fields provide education and information on cutting edge therapies and tools for coping. Prostate Partners offers a safe, comfortable environment for those diagnosed with prostate cancer and their partners to address issues regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Group education and support for those diagnosed with prostate cancer. Partners welcome to attend. Held the second Thursday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm, at our Beachwood location. Facilitator: Mary Fisher Bornstein, LISW-S
For those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Held at our Beachwood location on the second Thursday of every month, 5:15-6:15pm. This group is held before each Prostate Partners: Topic-Based Support/Education Session. Facilitator: Mary Fisher-Bornstein, LISW-S
A support group for the partners of those diagnosed with prostate cancer. Held the second Thursday of the month, 5:15-6:15pm, at our Beachwood location. Facilitator: Mary Fisher-Bornstein, LISW-S
Please refrain from wearing perfumes and scented lotions while a The Gathering Place. Many people undergoing treatment are sensitive to smells and find it makes them feel ill. Thank you.