Individuals with terminal diseases who desire to improve the quality of their lives and be an active partner along with their physicians and healthcare team. Men and women of all ages and all types of carcinoma diagnoses are welcome. People who have had the disease and have completed medical treatments also attend to maintain their health while foc

Having the sort of disease is often one of the most stressful experiences in a person's life. However, support groups help many people cope with the emotional aspects of the disease by providing a safe place to share their feelings and challenges. They also allow people to learn from others facing similar situations.

A support group may not be right for everyone. For some people, hearing about others problems can make them feel worse. Or you may find that your need for a support group changes over time. If you have a choice of support groups, visit a few and see what they are like. See which ones make sense for you. Although many groups are free, some charge a

When you join a new support group, you may be nervous about sharing personal issues with people you don't know. So at first, you may benefit from simply listening. Over time, though, contributing your own ideas and experiences can help you get more out of a support group. But remember that support groups aren't a substitute for regular health care.