Van Elslander Breast Cancer Support Group
This group is for any woman currently diagnosed with breast cancer. Focus is on issues related to treatment and recovery, both physical and emotional. Sponsored by Candlelighters Foundation.
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Sponsored By: St. John Hospital & Medical Center: Detroit
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Additional Info: Meets the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call 313-647-3004.
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Fee: Free
Novi Support Group Meeting
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
1-2:30pm
Assarian Cancer Center
2nd Floor Conference Room
Please call Kelly Mandel to register 248-465-5466
Southfield Support Group Meeting
When: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month
Where: Southfield Cancer Center Conference Room
Time: Noon- 1:30pm
Young Survival Coalition Local Meeting
Young Survival Coalition is an international nonprofit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues of young women dealing with breast cancer.
Young Survival Coalition strives to focus on the issues of young women diagnosed with breast cancer such as ramifications of early menopause, fertility, etc. A local southeast chapter is in the process of being organized. For more information on the meetings at Van Elslander, contact Michelle Tubbs at
yscdetroitcvg@youngsurvival.org or call 248-592-9664. For more information about Young Survival Coalition please visit
www.youngsurvival.org.
Look Good Feel Better
Registration is required for Look Good Feel Better
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Southfield contact: Jennifer Gillette at 248-849-3243
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Novi contact: Kelly Mandel at 248-849-5543
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Van Elslander Contact: 313-647-3000
Lymphedema Program
St. John Rehabilitation is now providing a FREE LYMPHEDEMA PROGRAM! Learn how to increase your mobility and strength as well as prevent lymphedema. The Lymphedema Program is offered on the first Monday of every month as a free service in the Van Elslander Cancer Center. A licensed Physical Therapist from St. John Health will meet with each patient individually. For information and to make appointments please call Jeannine Mercurio at 313-647-3301.
Gilda's Club
Gilda’s Club of Metro Detroit A free non-residential cancer support community in Royal Oak, named in honor of Gilda Radner. 3517 Rochester Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073, 248-557-0800 or www.gildasclubdetroit.org.
• Gilda’s Club Worldwide is the national organization which works with communities to start and maintain local Gilda’s Clubs, which provide social and emotional support to cancer patients, their families, and friends. Lectures, workshops, support and networking groups, special events, and children’s programs are offered. Services are available in Spanish. Address: Suite 1402, 322 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10001 Phone: 1-888-445-3248 (1-888-GILDA-4-U). E-mail: info@gildasclub.org. Web: www.gildasclub.org
Breast Feeding Preparation
Learn the skills of breastfeeding and pumping to help the mom and new baby have a successful experience. Support persons are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring a doll or stuffed animal to practice positioning.
Breastfeeding
One-session class taught by a certified lactation consultant, you will find the answers to most common questions about breastfeeding; including: how your body makes milk, getting the baby latched on, and going back to work.
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Sponsored By: St. John River District Hospital: East China
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Additional Info: Call 810-326-2012 for information, dates, times and to register.
Breastfeeding Assistance Program
Appointments available with lactation consultants to help nursing mothers with concerns and questions about breast-feeding their newborn after they leave the hospital. Breast pump rentals, supplies, prenatal consults and support are also available. Bra-fitting services and maternity/nursing bras are available. Free telephone consultations provided. For more information and registration, call (248) 849-2799.
