Long Island Location
Our Long Island location ensures that residents of Long Island have full access to all CancerCare services. Our oncology social workers provide free support services, including resource navigation, counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications, financial assistance and community programs.
Patient Support and Caregiver Groups
Patient Support Groups
Living Beyond Cancer: General Post-Treatment Survivorship Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 12-week live support group for people in New York who are over the age of 40 and completed treatment within the last 18 months. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living through post-treatment survivorship.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle, which begins in February 2025. This support group meets on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ET.
This cycle of this support group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register please call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673), or contact Sara Whelan, LSW, LMSW at 212-712-8356 or swhelan@cancercare.org.
Living Beyond Cancer: Young Adult Post-Treatment Survivorship Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-week biweekly live support group for people in New York in their 20s and 30s who have completed treatment within the last 18 months. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living through post-treatment survivorship.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle which begins in February 2025. This group meets biweekly for eight sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 p.m. ET. The group is open to New York residents only.
This cycle of this support group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Hayley Feuchs, LMSW, at 212-712-8071 or hfeuchs@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: A Group for Older Adults 65+
CancerCare is offering a free, 12-week live support group for older adults (65+) diagnosed with cancer in New York and New Jersey who are receiving a form of active treatment. Treatment may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support and receive information and guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
We are currently recruiting for our February 2025 group cycle. This support group meets on Tuesdays from 12 to 1:30 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Danielle Saff, LCSW, at 212-712-8037 or dsaff@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: A Journal Writing Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-week live writing group for people ages 18+, who are diagnosed with cancer and living in New York or New Jersey and are receiving a form of active treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment) or are up to 18 months post-treatment. This group will provide a dedicated space to respond to writing prompts, reflect upon and share your writing with the group and exchange support and guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle, which begins on June 4, 2025. This support group meets weekly on Wednesdays, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Sarah Tennenhaus, LMSW, at 212-712-6144 or stennenhaus@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: Breast and Gynecological Cancers Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-week live support group for people diagnosed with breast cancer or gynecological cancers in New York and New Jersey who are receiving a form of active treatment (including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment). This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
There is currently a waitlist for our June 2025 group cycle. The group meets biweekly on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
For more information or to be added to the waitlist, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Cassie Spector, LCSW, at cspector@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: General Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, biweekly live support group for people diagnosed with cancer in New York who are receiving a form of active treatment (which may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment). This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis. This group is available to serve people diagnosed with cancer in New York and will consist of 8 biweekly meetings.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are currently recruiting for our next group cycle which begins on February 20, 2025. This group meets biweekly on Thursday evenings, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Daymi Mendez, LMSW, at 212-712-6147 or dmendez@cancercare.org .
Living With Cancer: Metastatic Cancer Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-session (bi-weekly) live support group for people diagnosed with metastatic (stage IV) cancer in New York who are receiving a form of active treatment (which may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment). This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a metastatic cancer diagnosis.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
Start Date
We are recruiting for our next group cycle, which will begin in June 2025. The group meets biweekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Cheryl Mullery, LMSW, at cmullery@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: Young Adult Patient Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, bi-weekly live support group for people in New York between the ages 20-39 who have been diagnosed with cancer and are receiving a form of active treatment (which may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment).
Our group:
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Helps you learn new ways of coping
- Increases feelings of hope and empowerment
- Provides you with practical information about treatment and resources
- Helps you communicate better with your medical team and loved ones
Start Date
This group meets biweekly on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET. Our February 2025 group cycle is closed for registration. Registration for the next cycle in June 2025 is currently open.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Hayley Feuchs, LMSW, at hfeuchs@cancercare.org.
Living With Cancer: Spanish-Speaking Patient Support Group
Descripción en Español
CancerCare ofrece un grupo de apoyo en vivo gratuito de 8 semanas para personas que hablan español diagnosticadas con cáncer en Nueva York que están recibiendo una forma de tratamiento activo (que puede consisten en cirugía, quimioterapia, radiación, tratamientos hormonales y/o tratamiento de cáncer avanzado). Este grupo proporcionará un lugar seguro para intercambiar apoyo, obtener información y recibir orientación mientras discutiendo los desafíos únicos de vivir con un diagnóstico de cáncer. El grupo está abierto solo para residentes de Nueva York.
Fecha de Inicio
Este grupo está abierto. El próximo grupo iniciara el 25 de febrero 2025. Este grupo se reunirá vía Zoom cada dos semanas los martes, de 3:00pm a las 4:30 p.m.
Registración
El cupo está limitado y registración es requerida. Para mas información o para registrarse contacte nuestra línea de ayuda Hopeline al 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) o o comuníquese con Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW, al 212-712-8355 o sjaramillo@cancercare.org.
Description in English
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-week live support group for Spanish-speaking people diagnosed with cancer, living in New York, who are receiving a form of active treatment (which may consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments and/or advanced cancer treatment). This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis. The group is open to New York residents only.
Start Date
We are actively recruiting for our next support group cycle, which will begin February 25, 2025. The group will meet via Zoom every other Tuesday, from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Register
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW, at 212-712-8355 or sjaramillo@cancercare.org.
Llame a nuestra línea de esperanza al 800-813-HOPE (4673) o comuníquese con Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW, al 212-712-8355 o sjaramillo@cancercare.org
Caregiver Support Groups
Connecting With Caregivers: General Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, 8-session live support group for people in New York, ages 40+, who are caring for a loved one with cancer. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support, get information and receive guidance while discussing the unique challenges of caregiving.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your loved ones
- Provide you with practical information and resources in your community
Start Date
Our February 2025 group cycle is currently open for registration. This group meets biweekly on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Christina Monaco, LMSW, at 212-712-8357 or cmonaco@cancercare.org.
Connecting With Caregivers: Young Adult Support Group
CancerCare is offering a free, biweekly live support group (8 sessions) for people in New York in their 20s and 30s who are caring for a loved one with cancer. This group will provide a safe place to exchange support and receive information and guidance while discussing the unique challenges of caregiving as a young adult.
Our Groups:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your loved ones
- Provide you with practical information and resources in your community
Start Date
We are actively recruiting for our February 2025 group cycle. This support group meets biweekly on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
This group will utilize a secure video platform. Group members will still have the option to call in if they do not have access to video technology.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call our Hopeline at 800-813-HOPE (4673) or contact Julia Manna, LMSW, at 212-712-8421 or jmanna@cancercare.org.
Wig Clinic
Women diagnosed with any type of cancer who are receiving chemotherapy are eligible to receive a free wig. CancerCare provides new and gently used wigs in a variety of lengths, colors and styles. We offer both in-person (COVID vaccination required) and virtual appointments. During an in-person, 30-minute fitting, women have the opportunity to try on different wigs. Basic wig care is discussed, although we do not have the capacity to cut or style wigs ourselves.
For more information or to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment, please call our Hopeline at 800-813-4673
Breast Prosthesis Clinic
Women with breast cancer who have had a mastectomy are eligible to receive mastectomy supplies free of charge. During an individual 30-minute fitting, women can try on mastectomy bras and breast prostheses with assistance from a trained fitter. We’re able to provide two mastectomy bras and a breast prosthesis free of charge. It is recommended that clients wait at least six weeks post-surgery to allow for proper healing.
For more information or to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment, please call our Hopeline at 800-813-4673
Community Programs in Long Island
Beyond Treatment: The Reality of Post-Treatment and Survivorship
Coping Circle Workshop
Virtual
Beyond Treatment: The Reality of Post-Treatment and Survivorship
Coping Circle Workshop
Virtual