Free Metastatic (Stage IV) Breast Cancer Support Group Located In Wilmington

WILMINGTON, MA — Since 2010, the Hope and Friendship Metastatic Breast Cancer Foundation has offered a warm, caring and confidential support group for those who are facing a diagnosis of Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer. Feel at home in their casual environment with music, candles and comforting cups of tea. You can share your story or simply listen to others — you are not alone!

Meetings offer a variety of activities and conversation topics. Members practice relaxation techniques and share resources from the Foundation’s growing library of books, DVDs and other media. Members learn how to integrate exercise and healthier eating into their treatment and follow-up care, and explore the role of spirituality in illness. Sometimes, there are guest leaders like art and music therapists, meditation guides and gentle yoga practitioners.

Overwhelmingly, participants report that the experience provides:

• decreased feelings of anxiety, fear and isolation;
• better coping skills for managing a cancer diagnosis and its impact on daily life;
• improved relationships with family members and friends;
• increased knowledge about breast cancer, including the latest treatments, clinical trials and related side effects;
• new friendships and opportunities to relax, laugh, cry and play in a safe and supportive environment; and hope for the future.

Meetings are held every other Thursday morning from 10am to 11:30pm in the Hope & Friendship’s beautiful center in Wilmington, and are facilitated by a wonderful social worker.

The group is FREE and is open to patients of all surrounding areas. All are welcome.

To learn more or to register, please call 978-604-5802 and leave a message for Melissa. You can also register at http://www.hopeandfriendship.org/support-group-registration-forms.

(NOTE: The above announcement is from Hope & Friendship via Craigslist.)