What are Support Groups?
Helping people to live with cancer is one of the most important
functions of support groups. At the meetings of various support
groups, former patients, their families and friends can all come
together to share their experiences and communicate with one another.
The Irish Cancer Society recognises the immeasurable benefit that
support groups have for patients and their families. Because of
this, we endeavour to foster and aid the development of support
groups by offering professional advice and assistance to support
groups.
The Society primarily assists each support group, by training volunteers
who are interested in running or leading a group. This training
provides the volunteers with the skills necessary to give emotional
and practical help in a safe and responsible way, not only to patients,
but also to the patient's family and friends.
The Irish Cancer Society also provides meeting facilities for
support groups to use. Additionally, the Society provides financial
and administrative assistance to these support groups.
If you require further information on any of the support groups
below, either click on the logo or email: support@irishcancer.ie
News
July 2010: The Irish Cancer Society has published a major report entitled "Building Effective Cancer Support Services in Ireland".
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