Foothills Support Groups-Cancer

Meeting with others who are in the same situation offers a unique opportunity to share feelings and gain valuable tips. As a rule, support groups are offered free of charge, however you should call ahead to find out the particulars.


Bosom Buddies Support Group
828/322-6070
A breast cancer support group at Frye Regional Medical Center. Meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Always confirm meeting times, dates, and locations with the contact person.
420 N. Center St.
Hickory,  NC    28601

Breast Cancer Support Group (Caldwell)
828/757-5443
Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 6 pm. Contact Crystal Dula with questions. Always confirm meeting times, dates, and locations with the contact person.
321 Mulberry Street SW
Lenoir,  NC    28645

Cancer Support Groups
828/438-2000
Support groups for different cancers at Grace Hospital. Always confirm meeting times, dates, and locations with the contact person.
2201 S. Sterling St.
Morganton,  NC    28655

Cancer Support Groups (Caldwell)
828/757-5443
Quarterly education program. Contact Crystal Dula with questions. Always confirm meeting times, dates, and locations with the contact person.
321 Mulberry Street SW
Lenoir,  NC    28645

Cancermount Support Group (Catawba)
828/326-3662
Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 pm at the Health First office in Valley Hills Mall. Always confirm meeting times, dates, and locations with the contact person.
1960 Highway 70 SE
Hickory,  NC    28602

HOPE Cancer Support Group - Burke County
828/580-6703
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Grace Hospital/Outpatient Surgery Lobby. Contact Jan Hollar with questions.
2201 S. Sterling St.
Morganton,  NC    28655

Laryngectomy Support Group (Catawba)
828/326-3662
Meets the last Sunday of the month at 3 pm in the Area Health Education Center (AHEC). Always confirm meeting times, dates, and locations with the contact person.
810 Fairgrove Church Road
Hickory,  NC    28602

Look Good - Feel Good (Female Cancer Patients - Caldwell)
828/757-5443
Contact Crystal Dula with questions. Always confirm meeting times, dates, and locations with the contact person.
321 Mulberry Street SW
Lenoir,  NC    28645

Reach to Recovery (Mastectomy-Caldwell)
828/757-5443
Contact Crystal Dula with questions. Always confirm meeting times, dates, and locations with the contact person.
321 Mulberry Street SW
Lenoir,  NC    28645

Online Cancer Support Groups
The Association of Cancer Online Resources provides support, information, and community to patients, family caregivers and professional health providers. There are over 130 online lists to choose from, including groups on specific diagnoses, alternative therapies, depression, fatigue, financial concerns... Online support groups offer the flexibility of 24 hour, 7 day a week access. Some people report that the anonymity of an online community is actually helpful in sharing feelings and concerns.

Please Note: Palliative CareCenter and Hospice does not specifically endorse the activities of these organizations, but offers their information as a sample of the kinds of materials and services that are available.