All Cancer Support Groups Meet at St. Vincent's Comprehensive Cancer Center, 15th Street, between Ninth and Tenth Avenues

CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP & CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Support group for children who have a parent or loved one with cancer. Seven-week group addresses, in an age appropriate way, what is cancer and how to deal with new feelings that children may have when a loved one becomes sick. In conjunction with the children's group, caregiver support group are offered to help them address the often overwhelming needs of coping with a loved one with cancer. It is a place to talk, to listen, to share, and to learn. For scheduling information, or to register for group(s) when available, please call Melissa Panszi Riebe, CSW at 212-604-6095.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: 5:45 p.m.to 6:45 p.m.. Meets every Wednesday. Registration required. Support group for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are currently undergoing adjunct treatment and post treatment. Facilitated by social worker and clinical nurse specialist. For more information contact Melissa Panszi Riebe, CSW at 212-604-6095 or Mary Ann Juliano CNS at 212-604-6095.

MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP: 7:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. Meets first Thursday of every month. Group is open to patients, family members, and significant others who are dealing with multiple myeloma. Discussion is lead by a ten-year survivor of myeloma. For more information, contact Bill McDermott, CSW at 212-604-6097.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. Meets every Monday. Support group for patients with prostate cancer who are currently receiving treatment or are post treatment. Facilitated by a psychologist who is also a prostate cancer survivor. For more information contact Bill McDermott, CSW at 212-604-6097.

QIGONG: 5:30 p.m. to :30 p.m. Offered to women with breast and gynecological cancers and their loved ones. The class combines elements of concentration, controlled breathing and gentle movement in an effort to harmonize the body, mind and spirit. For more information, contact Lauren Bisk, Ph.D. at 212-604-6012.

SEED IMPLANT EDUCATIONAL GROUP: Times and dates vary. Meets once a month. Patients who are preparing for seed implant treatment. Group consists of physician, nurse, social worker, and patients who have already received treatment. Patient will be contacted about times and dates of meeting. For more information, contact Bill McDermott, CSW at 212-604-6097.

TREATMENT GROUP: 11:30 a.m. to Noon. Meets every Thursday: Pre-registration is required. The group is open to patients who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment. To register, contact Bill McDermott, CSW at 212-604-6097.

YOGA: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Meets every Monday. For more information, contact Lauren Bisk, Ph.D., at 212-604-6012.

YOUNG WOMENS MIND AND BODY SUPPORT GROUP: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Meets every Wednesday. Registration required. Support group for young women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Group is one hour of support group and one hour of yoga. To register, contact Lauren Bisk, Ph.D., at 212-604-6012.