Lung Disease Support & Information
Misc Support Groups
A variety of clubs are offered across the state that
are not affiliated with the American Lung Association of North Carolina.
These clubs offer an array of support and information, including but not limited
to: patient education, information, support to better disease management, and
family support. Please contact the organization listed directly for more
information.
| City |
Description |
| Charlotte, NC |
Lung Cancer Support Group
The group meets the second Monday of every month from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the
Presbyterian Cancer Center, Buddy Kemp Caring House, 242
S. Colonial Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207. For further information, call 704-384-5223. |
| Concord, NC |
Cancer Support Group
This is a group where all cancer survivors and their families are
welcome to come and share their experiences. The group meets the first
Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Mariam Cannon Hayes
Family Medical Center, Classrooms one and two. For further
information, call Chaplain Tony Biles, B.C.C. M.Div. at 704-783-1443
or Karen Potter, RN, at 704-783-1577 |
| Durham, NC |
Duke Cancer Patient Support Program
The Duke Cancer Patient Support Group Program is beginning a support
group for lung cancer patients and family members August 2, 2007.
It will meet from 9:30-10:30 every Thursday, except for an occasional time
switch due to room availability. They welcome any of you who would like to
share your experiences and perspective. They believe this group
will grow and be a vital part of the care plan for lung cancer patients and
their family. Please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions
or comments. Donna Jeane H. Pappas, MEd, NCC, LPC Out Patient
Counseling Services, Duke Cancer Patient Support Program 919-684-8564 |
| Durham, NC |
Duke KidsCan - Answers about Cancer for Kids
KidsCan! is designed to support children ages six through seventeen who
have a parent or significant caregiver with the diagnosis of cancer. They
will have the opportunity to meet with other children going through a
similar experience. The parents will meet separately to discuss family
issues. Where: Morris Cancer Clinics, Duke South When: 2nd Monday of the
month (Starting Sept. 10) 6:00-8:00 p.m. (dinner provided) Families
can register for the monthly meeting by calling: (919) 684-4497 or emailing
cancersupport@mc.duke.edu
Brochure
Flyer |
| Mt. Airy, NC |
Surry Cancer Support Group
Surry County Cancer Support Group meets on the first Monday of the month
from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Grace Moravian Church, 1401 N. Main St., Mount
Airy, NC. Informational programs are featured and refreshments are served.
For more information, call 336-789-9779 |
| Statewide |
Family
Support Network of North Carolina
The mission of Family Support Network of North Carolina is to promote
and provide support for families with children who have special needs.
Family Support Network of North Carolina promotes and provides family
support through its family support services; education and outreach
activities; research and evaluation; and other projects. Family
Support Network of North Carolina includes affiliated local
Family Support Network programs located across the state. |
