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Support Group Information
LifeChanges Boutique, Inc. provides the necessary information and products to maintain a positive self image before, during and after treatment. |
Adams County Cancer Support Groups
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The Adams Cancer Center
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in the Adams Commerce Center
(directly behind Battlefield-Harley Davidson)
40 V-Twin Drive
Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
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Offers patients access to ongoing support programs that include: Breast Health Awareness, Encore (YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County), Reach to Recovery (American Cancer Society), Adams County Breast Cancer Coalition (Healthy Adams County), Prostate Health Awareness, Reducing Your Cancer Risk, and Caring for the Cancer Patient. |
| Website: |
Visit The Adams Cancer Center website |
| Phone: |
(717) 339-2640 |
| Classes: |
Bereavement Class
This eight-session class helps individuals deal with issues of loss and grief. Call the Adams Cancer Center at 717-339-2640 for information. |
| Events: |
• Annual Cancer Survivor Day
Held the first Sunday in June, this celebration is for cancer patients and families. Call Michelle Shriner at the Adams Cancer Center at 717-339-2657 for information.
• Annual Memorial Service
This service is held every January for families and friends of cancer patients who died throughout the previous year. Call Pastoral Care at the Adams Cancer Center 717-339-2640 for more information. |
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ENCORE Breast Cancer Support Group
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4th Tuesday of the month |
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6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
| Meeting Place: |
Gettysburg YWCA |
| Address: |
909 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
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This group is open to those of you in our communities who are dealing or have dealt with breast cancer. |
| Website: |
Visit the website |
| Phone: |
Deb Yocum at (717) 334-9171, ext. 124 |
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The Cancer Support Group
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2nd Monday of the month |
| Time: |
7:00 pm |
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Gettysburg Presbyterian Church |
| Address: |
208 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA |
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For any patient and family member dealing with cancer. Meetings held in the church library. Enter church through Fellowship Hall, which if you are facing the church, can be accessed by walking up the driveway to the right of the church about 25 ft. |
| Phone: |
Call Mary Flinner at 646-6901 for more infomation. |
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Gettysburg Hospital - Hearts Can Heal
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This seven-week program is designed for grieving children, ages 5 - 15, and their parent(s) or guardian(s) to help cope with the loss of a loved one. |
| Phone: |
Call 717-337-4300 for information. |
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Gettysburg Hospital Adult Grief and Loss Support Group
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Six week program offered three times per year. |
| Phone: |
Call Barbara Schmitthenner at 717-334-2012 for more information. |
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Lymphedema Support Group
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3rd Tuesday of the month |
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6:30 - 7:30 pm |
| Meeting Place: |
WellSpan Adams Health Center Conference Room 211 |
| Address: |
in the Adams Commerce Center
(directly behind Battlefield-Harley Davidson)
40 V-Twin Drive
Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
| Phone: |
Call Lee Melchior at 717-339-2620 for more information. |
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