These free support groups are offered by MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. Click on titles to view more information and to register. Visit events.cooperhealth.org to see our complete list of classes, events, and programming.
US TOO Prostate Lecture Series
Presentations led by medical professionals on the diagnosis, treatment options, and management of prostate diseases.
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Next meeting: November 7, 2017
MD Anderson Cooper – Voorhees
900 Centennial Boulevard, Bldg. #1
Suite L Conference Room
Voorhees, NJ 08043
For people with brain tumors and those who care about them. Latest information and an opportunity to meet other survivors.
Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Next meetings: October 4, 2017; November 1, 2017; December 6, 2017
Cooper Clock Tower
931 Centennial Boulevard
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Cancer information and support. Free refreshments and parking.
Registration and information call Virgenmina Lopez at 856.968.7092.
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Next meetings: October 12, 2017; November 9, 2017; December 14, 2017
MD Anderson Cooper – Camden
Two Cooper Plaza, 400 Haddon Avenue
Room C1111
Camden, NJ 08103
LLS Multiple Myeloma Support Group
For myeloma patients and their loved ones.
Mondays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Next meetings: October 23, 2017 ; November 27, 2017; December 18, 2017
MD Anderson Cooper – Camden
Two Cooper Plaza, 400 Haddon Avenue
Room C1111
Camden, NJ 08103
A breast cancer support group for women of color and faith. The group’s mission is to empower through knowledge, encourage through sisterhood, enlighten through faith, and bond through love.
CAMDEN: Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Next meetings: October 12, 2017; November 9, 2017; December 14, 2017
Cooper University Hospital
One Cooper Plaza, Roberts Pavilion
10th Floor, Room 1014
Camden, NJ 08103
WILLINGBORO: Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Next meetings: October 5, 2017; November 2, 2017; December 7, 2017
Willingboro Public Library
220 Willingboro Parkway
Willingboro, NJ 08046
The group will provide a space in which female cancer survivors can provide emotional support for one another, share experiences, and express feelings and thoughts. A facilitator will be on hand to help guide the discussion.
CAMDEN: Next meeting is Friday, November 10, 2017, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
MD Anderson Cooper – Camden
Two Cooper Plaza, 400 Haddon Avenue
Room 4100/4101
Camden, NJ 08103
VOORHEES: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Next meetings: October 13, 2017 and December 8, 2017
The Ripa Center for Women’s Health and Wellness
6100 Main Street
Voorhees, NJ 08043
A program offered in partnership with the American Cancer Society to help women undergoing cancer treatment learn to cope with the appearance-related side effects of treatment and regain a sense of self-confidence. Each participant receives a free kit of cosmetics.
Registration Required. Call the American Cancer Society at 1.800.ACS.2345.
VOORHEES: Mondays, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Next meetings: October 16, 2017 and December 18, 2017
Cooper Clock Tower
931 Centennial Boulevard
Voorhees, NJ 08043
CAMDEN: Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon
Next meetings: September 18, 2017 and November 20, 2017
MD Anderson Cooper – Camden
Two Cooper Plaza, 400 Haddon Avenue
Room C1111
Camden, NJ 08103
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group
This group is for anyone (patients, families, caregivers) affected by cancers of the mouth, tongue, larynx, and nasopharynx.
Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Next meetings: October 12, 2017; November 9, 2017; December 14, 2017
MD Anderson Cooper – Camden
Two Cooper Plaza, 400 Haddon Avenue
Room C1111
Camden, NJ 08103