Supporting you at every step of your cancer journey

Whether you're newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, or transitioning into survivorship, we're here to support you. At Endeavor Health, cancer care is more than clinical. We offer a wide range of support services for patients and families — including counseling, nutrition, pain management and more — to address the emotional, physical and practical challenges that can arise during and after treatment.

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Support programs and services

Support groups

Join a support group for breast, head and neck, GI, blood cancers and more.

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Classes and community events

Sign up for our survivorship classes, guided imagery sessions and wellness events.

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Smoking cessation programs

Get support to quit smoking with counseling, resources and ongoing check-ins through our tobacco cessation programs.

Counseling and behavioral health

Meet with a licensed counselor or behavioral health specialist to help you and your family manage anxiety, depression and stress related to cancer.

Nutrition counseling

Work with an oncology-trained dietitian to manage side effects, maintain strength and support long-term healing.

Pain management

Meet with a pain management specialist to help manage cancer-related pain using a personalized combination of medication, physical therapies and integrative techniques.

Integrative medicine and wellness

Try services like acupuncture, massage, meditation and yoga to improve comfort, reduce stress and support your wellbeing.

Financial counseling and insurance support

Meet with our financial counseling team to help you understand your coverage, connect with financial assistance programs and reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

Palliative care

Get support from inpatient or outpatient palliative care services to improve your quality of life, reduce symptoms and support your caregivers — at any stage of illness.

Genetic counseling

Meet with a board-certified genetic counselor for a hereditary cancer risk assessment and treatment planning support.

Special programs

Try other services like Camp Hope for children whose loved ones have cancer, animal-assisted therapy, wellness classes, and weight management programs for survivors.

Support groups by location

  • Grief Support Group
    • Open to anyone coping with the loss of a loved one. Facilitated by a licensed counselor.

Breast Cancer Support Group

Peer support for breast cancer survivors and the women in their lives who support them.

  • Meets: First Thursday of the month, in-person only
  • Time: 6:30-8 pm
  • Facilitators: Kim Jensen, LCSW, OSW-C & Sarah Butler, RN, BSN & Tracey Martin, RN, BSN

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Other Blood-Related Disorders Support Group

This group discusses issues related to the disease and treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and other blood-related disorders. Anyone affected by these diseases, including family and friends, are encouraged to attend.

  • Meets: Second Wednesday of the month
  • Time: 6:30-8 pm
  • Facilitator: Kim Jensen, LCSW, OSW-C

Pancreatic, Hepatobiliary, Esophageal, and Gastric Cancer Support Group

Support group for anyone with pancreatic, liver, bile duct, esophageal or stomach cancer and their family and friends.

  • Meets: First Tuesday of the month
  • Time: 6:30-8 pm
  • Facilitator: Kim Jensen, LCSW, OSW-C & Nicole Nichols MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Support Group

This group is open to all MDS patients, their families and friends.

  • Meets: Third Tuesday of the month
  • Time: 1:30-3 pm
  • Facilitator: Kim Jensen, LCSW, OSW-C & Kathy Vehlow, RN

Guided Imagery for those Affected by Cancer

This group is for cancer survivors and their loved ones who are looking to increase their sense of well-being, balance and comfort. A certified hypnotherapist leads the group using relaxation techniques and visualization.

  • Meets: Third Tuesday of the month
  • Time: 6:30-8 pm
  • Facilitator: Diane Sullivan, MS, LPC, CH

Head & Neck Cancer Support Group

This group is for anyone with head and neck cancer (cancers inside the mouth, nose or throat) and their family and friends.

  • Meets: Fourth Thursday of the month, in-person only
  • Time: 6-7:30 pm
  • Facilitator: Karen Ottaviano, RN & Anita Ratterman, RDN, CSO, LDN

Imerman Angels Peer Support

One-on-one connection to trained mentors — cancer survivors or caregivers matched to your experience.

Imerman Angels' cancer resource guide

 

Many of our support groups are offered virtually.

If you have previously attended a support group, you will receive an email with information about upcoming sessions.

If you are new to a support group and would like to join, please contact Vanessa Grazian at (847) 618-6660 or vanessa.grazian [at] endeavorhealth.org (vanessa[dot]grazian[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org). You will be informed if the group will meet in-person or virtually.

Support groups available include:

  • Cancer Support Group
  • Grief Support Group

ZERO Prostate Education and Support Group

Peer support for men with prostate cancer. Provides education, encouragement and shared experience.

  • Meets: Second Tuesday of each month
  • Time: 7-8 pm
  • Format: Virtual (Zoom)
  • Open to all individuals impacted by prostate cancer
  • Contact: Contact Sabina Omercajic at sabina.omercajic [at] endeavorhealth.org (sabina[dot]omercajic[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org) for login information

SPOHNC Head and Neck Cancer Discussion Group

Discussion and support for individuals affected by head and neck cancers.

  • Meets: Second Monday every other month
  • Time: 6-7 pm
  • Format: Virtual (Zoom)
  • Open to all individuals impacted by head and neck cancer
  • Contact: Contact Sabina Omercajic at sabina.omercajic [at] endeavorhealth.org (sabina[dot]omercajic[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org) for login information

Classes & events by region

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Clinical trials

Our supportive care teams also assist patients enrolled in clinical trials. Get connected to emotional, nutritional and logistical support while participating in research.

Learn more about clinical trials

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