Cancer Support Groups

Support groups present information, provide comfort, teach coping skills, help reduce anxiety, and provide a place for people to share common concerns and emotional support.

Preliminary research has shown that many support groups can enhance quality of life. Available scientific evidence does not support claims that support groups can actually extend the survival time of people with cancer.

www.cansa.org.za or 0800 226 622 or +27 (0)11 616 766 or +27 (0)21 685 6169 – (CANSA) Cancer Association of S.A. Support
www.becanceraware.co.za
http://www.pinkdrive.co.za/ – Breast cancer awareness and education
www.leukemia.co.za – Leukemia support +27 (0)21 919 8040 – GVI Oncology – Support for cancer patients & their family
www.plwc.org.za – People living with cancer

www.choc.org.za Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa
www.siliconimages.com
www.beatcancer.org Advancement in Cancer Education – Counseling Service
+27 (0)11 720 3145 National Council Against Smoking – counseling by telphone -& Quit line
+27 (0)11 880 4169 – S.A.Lymphoma Patient Support Group

For more information contact Helderberg Hospice