CSCP offers weekly and monthly support groups for patients, family, friends/caregivers, children, those who are bereaved, and survivors. All support groups are facilitated by licensed professionals.
Dedicated Support Groups
To join a support group, please visit our Getting Started page.
Patient Groups
Mondays
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Virtual
Wednesdays
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Virtual
Thursdays
7:00-8:30 pm
Virtual
There is no comparison between the experience of going through cancer treatment alone and having the same experience in the supportive company of others. Exchange information and share concerns and feelings with others who are facing the same challenges. Increase your awareness of methods of maintaining control over what may seem like an uncontrollable situation.
Survivorship Group
Fourth Monday of each month
6 – 7:30 pm
Virtual
Support group for survivors to address the lingering physical and emotional impact of the disease and long-term side effects of treatment
Bereavement Groups
Mondays
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Virtual
Mondays
6:30 – 8:00 pm
In-Person
These groups are for those who are coping with the recent cancer related death of a loved one within the past 12 months. This group focuses on learning to live with loss and moving forward in life.
Family and Friends Group
Wednesdays
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Virtual
Thursdays
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Virtual
Family & Friends groups include spouses, partners, parents, adult children, siblings, or close friends of someone with cancer. These groups focus on reducing stress through various skills, such as sharing ideas on supporting a loved one, the importance of self-care, and enhancing communication with loved ones. CSC recognizes that stress for family members can be as difficult as it is for the patient.
Lunch Bunch Breast Cancer Group
Thursdays
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Virtual
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women and when diagnosed early, is highly curable. This group is for women with early stage breast cancer and focuses on issues that are unique to breast cancer. Members are welcome to bring their lunch.
Black Support Circle
Thursdays
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Virtual
This group is open to Black individuals who are impacted by cancer. Exchange information and share concerns and feelings with others who are facing the same challenges. Increase your awareness of methods of maintaining control over what may seem like an uncontrollable situation.
San Gabriel Valley Multiple Myeloma Group
First Monday of each month
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
In-Person & Virtual
Join the Multiple Myeloma Group for support and information on managing the disease. Patients and caregivers are welcome to attend. We begin with free food and socializing, and the meeting itself starts promptly at 6:30. Our usual format is a round-table open discussion. Sometimes we have a speaker, and sometimes the structure is different in other ways. To register, email group facilitator Larry D'Addario at myeloma.pasadena@gmail.com.
Grupo fuerza y esperanza
Saturdays
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
In-Person
Todos los sábados 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
En persona
Weekly support group for Spanish speaking patients and family members.
Grupo de apoyo semanal para pacietes y sus familiares.