Breast Cancer Awareness
Creating understanding and hope for Triangle women
Click here for the Breast Cancer Resource Directory
www.bcresourcedirectory.org
By Elizabeth Barrett
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Carolina Woman wants to ensure that Triangle women are informed about the local resources available to educate and support those whose lives have been affected by the disease.
The Breast Cancer Resource Directory of North Carolina is a project established by Women Helping Women, the N.C. Institute of Public Health and UNC-Chapel Hill’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Its mission is to provide ample services for breast cancer patients, survivors, family members, friends and caregivers through support groups and organizations.
You don’t have to travel far if you’re interested in these resources because services are available in every Triangle county. Here’s just a sampling of the wide range of help listed in the directory.
All Area Codes are 919 unless specified.
CHATHAM COUNTY
Cancer Support Group
Siler City, 27344
Meets fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., except December and July, in local restaurants, call for location; Relay for Life participation.
• Ava Rives 742-5396
DURHAM COUNTY
Breast Cancer Support for Younger Women
Duke Clinics Conference Room 1993
Across from Clinics 1B and 1C, Morris Building
Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Durham, 27710
www.cancer.mc.duke.edu/support
Meets first Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. For women 40 and younger diagnosed with breast cancer.
• Duke Cancer Patient Support 684-4497 or cancersupport@mc.duke.edu
Breast Cancer Support Group
Duke Clinics Conference Room 1993
Across from Clinics 1B and 1C, Morris Building
Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Durham, 27710
Meets first and third Wednesday each month from 7-8:30 p.m.
• Duke Cancer Patient Support 684-4497 or cancersupport@mc.duke.edu
Meet With Family Members of Other Cancer Patients
Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center
Duke Hospital North, 9300 Family Lounge
Durham, 27710
Meets every Monday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Chat with others about coping with a loved one’s illness.
• Duke Cancer Patient Support at 684-4497 or cancersupport@mc.duke.eduLiving With Breast Cancer as a Chronic Illness
Duke Clinics Conference Room 1993
Across from Clinics 1B and 1C, Morris Building
Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Durham, 27710
Meets second Thursday each month from 10-11 a.m. For women not in remission and continuing to live with breast cancer. Breakfast is served.
• Duke Cancer Patient Support 684-4497 or cancersupport@mc.duke.edu
Look Good . . . Feel Better
Duke North, Conference Room #1700A
Duke Comprehensive Cancer, Durham, 27710
Meets third Monday of the month from 10:30-noon. Make-up, hairstyling and grooming techniques to help women throughout chemotherapy and radiation to enhance appearance and self-esteem.
• Duke Cancer Patient Support 684-4497 or cancersupport@mc.duke.edu
Sister’s Network Breast Cancer Support Group
Durham
Call for location, days and times
For African-American breast cancer survivors. Provides safe haven to share concerns, questions and learn new ways to regain control of one’s life. Affiliated with Sisters Network national organization.
• Valarie Worthy 419-8284 or sisterstriangle@aol.com
Tender Loving Care
Durham, 27704
Call for location, days and times.
• Ann Ritter 800-377-5827
Triangle Area Breast Cancer Support Group
Durham, 27710
Call for more information. Also called the Triangle Area African American Breast Cancer Support Group.
• Pearl Shelby 682-3316 or pearl1949@aol.com
ORANGE COUNTY
Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group
UNC Hospitals
Fifth Floor, Anderson Pavillion Conference Room
101 Manning Dr., Chapel Hill, 27514
Meets every Wednesday at 3 p.m. Open-ended support group for patients and family.
• Mary Jackson 966-7850
Companions in Grief
Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center
Overlook Building, Suite 220
111 Cloister St., Chapel Hill, 27514
Eight sessions; call for details. For people grieving the death of a loved one to cancer.
• Val Proffitt 419-0050
Getting Your Bearings Cancer Patient Support Group
Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center
Overlook Building, Suite 220
111 Cloister Court, Chapel Hill, 27514
Meets second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. Open to all cancer patients and survivors at any stage of treatment, recovery or survivorship.
• Cornucopia House 401-9333 or support@cornucopiahouse.org
Hillsborough Female Cancer Support Group
Abundant Life Church
512 US Highway 70 East, Hillsborough, 27278
Meets third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
• Audrey Southerland 732-4019
Living With Metastatic/Advanced Cancer Support Group
Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center
Overlook Building, Suite 220
111 Cloister Court, Chapel Hill, 27514
Meets second and fourth Thursday of the month from 3:30-5 p.m. Facilitated by Sue Schneider, Director of Duke Graduate Oncology Nursing Program. Includes specific topics and open discussion.
• Cornucopia House at 401-9333 or chsupport@mindspring.com
Spouses, Partners, Family Members Support Group
Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center
Overlook Building, Suite 220
111 Cloister Court, Chapel Hill, 27514
Meets second Monday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by UNC Cancer Center; open to all support persons and caregivers.
• Liz Sherwood 966-3494 or support@cornucopiahouse.org
WAKE COUNTY
Bereavement Group
Rex Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, 27607
Meets over six-week period, for anyone who has experienced loss due to cancer.
• Terri Kuczynski 784-3492 or Rex Cancer Center Resource Center 784-1641
Breast Surgery Class for the Newly Diagnosed
Rex Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, 27607
Held before surgery to help discuss treatment options and post-op recovery needs, information on prostheses, drains and reconstruction options and lymphedema. Significant others welcome. Open to community members. Offered every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and by appointment.
• Joan Freeborn 784-3378
Duke Health Raleigh Breast Cancer Support Group
Duke Health Raleigh Cancer Center, Lower Level
3404 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh, 27609
Meets second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30-8 p.m. Informal discussion, open group, new patients and survivors welcome, refreshments provided.
• Julie McQueen 954-3587 or julie.mcqueen@duke.edu
Gatherings
Lovely Lady
260 West Chatham St., Cary, 27511
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Call to confirm meeting.
• Darlene Gardner 469-4688
KidsCan!
Rex Child Development Center, Rex Hospital Campus
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, 27607
www.rexhealth.com/centers/cancer/kidscan
Meets first Monday each month at 6-8 p.m. For children ages 6-18 who have a parent with cancer. Parents meet at same time in separate room.
• Rex Cancer Resource Center 784-1641 or Jill Shipman 784-6455
KidsCare
Rex Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, 27607
Meets over a six-week period for children (ages 6-18) who have lost a parent to cancer.
• Terri Kuczynski 784-3492
Look Good . . . Feel Better
Duke Health Raleigh Cancer Center
3404 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh, 27609
Meets third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Make-up, hairstyling and grooming techniques to help women throughout chemotherapy and radiation to enhance appearance and self-esteem. Free, but registration required.
• Julie McQueen 954-3587 or julie.mcqueen@duke.edu
Look Good . . . Feel Better
Rex Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, 27607
Meets first Monday of the month. Make-up, hairstyling and grooming techniques to help women throughout chemotherapy and radiation to enhance appearance and self-esteem.
• Patient Navigation Center 888-227-6333 or Rex Cancer Resource Center 784-1641
Lymphedema Support Group
Wellness One
2418 Blue Ridge Rd., Suite 100, Raleigh, 27607
Meets first Tuesday of the month.
• Michelle Sydnor 782-5954
Sharing Hope
Rex Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, 27607
Meets second and fourth Friday each month from 11-12:30 p.m. For people dealing with recurrent or metastatic cancer.
• Terri Kuczynski 784-3492 or
Rex Cancer Center Resource Center 784-1641
Support for Caregivers
Rex Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, 27607
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
• Terri Kuczynski 784-3492 or Rex Cancer Center Resource Center 784-1641
Support Our Sisters
Rex Cancer Center
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, 27607
Meets first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Provides support, advocacy, education and fellowship.
• Latanja Williams 784-6247
Triangle Breast Cancer Support Group
Rex Cancer Center Auditorium
4420 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200, Raleigh, 27607
Meets third Tuesday of the month from 7-9 p.m.
• Patty Spears 513-6356
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