Support Groups

Support groups provide a unique opportunity for patients with specific cancer types to talk and learn more about treatment options, improve quality of life, and make friends.

Emory Winship Cancer Institute hosts cancer-specific support groups throughout each month on the Emory campus. These groups are facilitated by licensed social workers, registered nurses and other professionals. Please refer to the support group month-at-a-glance link for times and dates.

What are the advantages of participating in a support group? A support group:

Provides a connection in an experience that can feel isolating
Provides support during difficult times
Provides information and coping skills
Makes people feel less helpless about themselves and others because they are able to help others
Offers tips that only cancer survivors can provide
Allows powerful emotions to be shared

A national survey of The Wellness Community support group participants revealed:

88% feel less alone

87% are happier because they are in a group

83% believe they have improved

82% gain hope

75% strengthened their will to live

72% believe the relationship with their loved one(s) was helped

To find out more about a specific support group, please contact the Winship Social Services Team at (404) 778-5933.