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Main Hospital Number
206-364-0500
Toll Free
877-NWH-HOSP
877-694-4677
Emergencies
911
Seattle Breast Center
206-368-1749
Gamma Knife Center
206-368-1626
800-695-0654
Women’s Cancer Care of Seattle
206-368-6806
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Support Groups
Support groups give patients and their families an outlet for the feelings
and emotions that may emerge as health issues arise. Support groups also provide
a forum for learning from another patient's experiences or for sharing one's
own story. Northwest Hospital & Medical Center offers the following support
groups for people facing cancer.
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Cancer Lifeline Programs at Northwest Hospital & Medical Center
The following support groups are offered in partnership with Cancer Lifeline. Cancer Lifeline provides a unique array of services – from support groups and classes to activities and presentations – aimed at optimizing the quality of life for cancer patients, survivors, families, and friends. Programs are free, open to the public. Groups are held in the Medical Arts Building (MAB), Room 112. For more information on times and locations, or to sign up for support groups or classes, please call Cancer Lifeline at (206) 297-2500 or (800) 255-5505, look for flyers in the Northwest Hospital lobby.
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Breast Cancer Networking Group
This group is for breast cancer patients, survivors and their family members or friends. The primary focus of this group is to provide professional education and the opportunity to be with other women who are surviving and thriving. If you are interested in attending this group, please call (206) 832-1297.
Facilitated by: Mary Ellen Shands, RN, MN
3rd Wednesdays, Jan. 19, Feb.16, Mar. 16, Apr. 20; 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Speakers
Jan. 19: Kimberly Mathai, MS, RD, CDE, "Cutting Edge Advancements in Nutrition & Breast Cancer"
Feb. 16: Susan Pullen, "Small Steps to Managing Stress"
Mar. 16: Sherry Lebed Davis, Certified Lebed Instructor, "Exercise for A Healthier Inner Body"
Apr. 20: Chad Aschtgen, N.D. "A Naturopathic Approach to Breast Cancer"
Gynecologic Cancer Support Group
This group is for patients with ovarian, uterine, cervical or any other type of gynecologic cancer. The meetings provide an opportunity to share your experience with other women living with similar challenges. The group will provide support to help participants express emotions and thoughts that come up in the cancer experiencs. If you are interested in attending this group, please call (206) 832-1297.
Facilitated by: Tracy Kalloway, MA
4th Wednesdays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 23, Apr. 27; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Speakers
Jan.26: Janile Martin, ND, ARNP, "Integrated Medicine for Cancer Support"
Feb. 23: Lisa Gardner, "Meditation: Square One"
Lung Cancer Support Group
This group is for people with lung cancer and their family members or friends. The group will provide support to help participants express emotions and thoughts that come up in the cancer experience. If you are interested in attending this group, please call (206) 832-1297.
Facilitated by: Meg Sweeney, MSW
2nd & 4th Thursdays, Jan.13 & 27, Feb. 10 & 24, Mar. 10 & 24, Apr. 14 & 28; 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Speakers
Mar. 10: Susan Pullen, "But You Look So Good"
Apr.14: Kathy Heffernan, MAPS, BCC, "Mindfulness is Good Medicine for Stress Reduction"
Visit our Events
page for dates of additional classes offered by Cancer Lifeline on the
Northwest Hospital campus.
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