You don't have to go it alone!

This month we are focusing on things that you as a cancer patient or caregiver can do to relieve some of the stress and pressure and emotional pain that can accompany the holidays. If you are located near us in lovely Northwest Arkansas, here's a great selection of groups that might be helpful to you as you look for some support for your journey:

Blood Cancers Support Group meets at our office in Springdale the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Contact Jessica Minton, LCSW at 479-361-5847.

Breast Cancer Support Group meets at the Cancer Support Home in Bentonville the 2nd Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Contact Susan Earnest, RN at 479-521-8024.

Coping and Conversation is for anyone with a cancer diagnosis and their caregivers. They meet at the Cancer Support Home in Fayetteville every Wednesday at noon. Call 479-521-8024 for more information.

Faithful Friends is a breast cancer support group that meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. Contact Dee Williams at 479-756-9172.

Lung Cancer Group is open to patients with lung cancer and their caregivers. It meets the third Thursday of each month at Highlands Oncology Group at 5:00 p.m. Contact us at 479-361-5847 or Lisa at Highlands Oncology Group at 479-587-1700.

Prostate Cancer Support Group supports men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their partners. They meet at the Community Church in Bella Vista the 4th Tuesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. Contact Dianne Krolikowski at 479-855-1126.

Reach to Recovery is a program administered by the American Cancer Society. They offer assistance to women undergoing breast cancer surgery. Contact Martha Green at 479-750-2493.

SPOHNC (Support for People with Oral, Head & Neck Cancer) This non-profit organization is dedicated to meeting the emotional, physical and humanistic needs of oral, head and neck cancer patients and their caregivers. They meet the 3rd Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m. at the Fayetteville Cancer Support Home. Contact Jack Igleburger at 479-876-1051 or 479-586-4807.