Concord Hospital and other community healthcare facilities sponsor a variety of support groups that are open to the public. Support groups and educational programs provide a comfortable, safe environment where you can share your feelings and thoughts on a particular life experience. All programs require registration.

Learn the Facts about Prostate Cancer and Early Detection
An informative seminar about prostate cancer and early detection. September 8 from 5-7 pm. Eligible men may register that night for a free prostate screening to be held September 22. Call (603) 227-7000, ext. 3013.

Cancer Survivorship Series: Eat, Breathe and Jump Your Way into a Healthy Future
A five part series for cancer survivors looking for the life skills with which to move on in a healthy manner. Topics include nutrition, stress reduction, exercise and community resources. October 19; November 26; November 2; November 9; and November 16. 4-5:30 pm.

Living with Cancer Support Group
Held the first and third Monday of each month, 4:30-6 pm. Call (603) 227-7000, ext. 3013.

Caregivers’ Networking Time
Meet others and discover new resources for caregivers. This time is designed to help anyone who has a loved one with cancer. December 7 from 4-5:30 pm. Call (603) 230-6031.

Managing Cancer Related Fatigue
An American Cancer Society, I Can Cope session, with ideas to help manage fatigue for patients and family members. October 28 from 11 am - 1 pm. Call (603) 230-6031.

Aquatic Ai Chi
Experience the benefits of water Experience the benefits of water strengthening and relaxation for survivors (and caregivers, as space allows). Limited space, register early. Held at Center for Sports Medicine pool at Concord Orthopaedics. September 23 from 5:30-6:30 pm. Call (603) 230-6031.

Aquatic Exercise for Survivors
Water fitness classes for cancer survivors and caregivers at the Racquet Club of Concord. $5.00/session (scholarships available) Saturdays October 2 - November 6 from 2-3 pm. Call (603) 230-6031.

Living with Lung Cancer Networking Time
Connect with other people and caregivers affected by lung cancer. Share information and resources. October 5 and November 2 from 10:30-12 noon. Call (603) 230-6031.

Man to Man
Held in partnership with the American Cancer Society for men with prostate cancer and their partners. Second Wednesday of each month from 5-7 pm. month, 5-7 pm. Call (603) 230-6031.

Staying Connected Support Group
Held the first Thursday of each month for women facing breast or gynecological cancer, 5-7 pm. Call (603) 230-6031.

A Woman’s Journey
Held Fridays October 1 through November 5 for women recently diagnosed with breast or gynecological cancer, 12-1:30 pm. Call (603) 230-6031.

Look Good…Feel Better
Held in partnership with the American Cancer Society for women in treatment to combat appearance related side effects. This is a one day two hour session. September 14, 2-4 pm, October 12, 5-7 pm, November 11, 2-4 pm, and December 14, 2-4 pm. Call (603) 230-6031.

Family Support Group
Held in partnership with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for individuals with blood cancer and their family members the second Monday of each month, 5-7 pm. (No group in August.) Call (603) 230-6031.