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Support Groups & Classes

    Support for Cancer Survivors and their Loved Ones

    From dealing with a new diagnosis to writing about cancer, Markstein Services offers a wide variety of group support environments and classes. Below is a list of the class topics available through Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Services. All classes are free.

    • Breast Cancer Support Group
    • Coping and Thriving After a Diagnosis of Cancer: Cancer Survivorship Support
    • Look Good Feel Better
    • Man to Man: Prostate Cancer Support Group
    • DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) Breast Cancer Support Group
    • Cancer in Other Words, Writing Workshop
    • Grupo de Apoyo Gratuito
    • Bay Area Cancer Forums
    • Chinese Speakers Smoking Cessation Counseling
    • English Speakers Smoking Cessation Counseling
    • Transitions
    • Nourishing the Mind-Body Connection for Better Health: A series of four workshops for cancer survivors and their caretakers to learn an array of mind-body practices to soothe the physical being and emotional soul.

    Visit our Cancer Support Groups listings to learn more about all the classes and complementary programs offered through the Oncology Department at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.

    Chinese Proverb: To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.

    Calendar (PDF)
    Cancer Care, Education
    and Support Calendar

    (PDF, 1.2MB)



    Oncology Services:

    arrow Oncology Center of Excellence

    arrow Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center

    arrow Comprehensive Cancer Center: Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy

    arrow Markstein Cancer Education & Prevention Services

    arrow Blood and Marrow Transplant Program

    arrow Brachytherapy Department

    arrow Radiation Therapy Services Department
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