Breast Cancer Support Group
3rd Monday - Monthly - 7:00 p.m.
DOB 2, Surgery Center of Plano Waiting Room
This group invites participation by anyone who has breast cancer, is undergoing treatment, needs to share their feelings and anxieties, or is a breast cancer survivor. For information call 214.473.7777.
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
Dr. Beth Anglin has launched a support group specifically for men and women with the breast cancer gene (BRCA). The group is the first of its kind in North Texas. It has aligned itself with Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), the national hereditary cancer support group.
FORCE's stated mission is
To improve the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
In the pursuit of this end, FORCE has established eight mission objectives:
- To provide women with resources to determine whether they are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer due to genetic predisposition, family history, or other factors.
- To provide information about options for managing and living with these risk factors.
- To provide support for women as they pursue these options.
- To provide support for families facing these risks.
- To raise awareness of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
- To represent the concerns and interests of its high-risk constituency to the cancer advocacy community, the scientific and medical community, the legislative community, and the general public.
- To promote research specific to hereditary cancer.
- To reduce disparities among underserved populations by promoting access to information, resources, and clinical trials specific to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Chronic Pain & Spinal Cord Stimulator Support Group
2nd Monday – Monthly – 11:00 a.m.
The Medical Center of Plano, Private Dining Room
Facilitated by Dr. David Hanks
For information, call Pamela Terrell at 972.527.6406 or call Dr. Hanks at 972.596.5960.
Crohn's and Colitis Support Group
4th Tuesday – Monthly – 7:00 p.m.
DOB 2, Surgery Center of Plano Waiting Room
For information call 214.473.7504.
Diabetes Support Group Sweet N' Sensible
3rd Thursday – Monthly – 7:00 p.m.
DOB 2, Surgery Center of Plano Waiting Room
For information call 972.519.1207.
Dialogue Cancer Support Group
2nd Monday – Monthly – 7:00 p.m.
DOB 2, Surgery Center of Plano Waiting Room
Persons with cancer and family members are invited to come and share anxieties, fears, tears, feelings as well as their personal stories. For information call 214.473.7777.
Healing Matters I Grief Support Group
4th Monday – Monthly – 7:30 p.m.
Medical Center of Plano 2nd Floor Classrooms
This is a pregnancy loss support group for anyone who has lost a baby to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, newborn death or SIDS. There is also a share group for those pregnant again following a loss. For information call 972.519.1588.
Healing Matters II Grief Support Group
2nd and 4th Tuesday – Monthly – 7:00 p.m.
The Medical Center of Plano Administrative Conference Room 2
A support group for those who have lost a loved one. For information call 972.519.1588.
Man to Man
3rd Tuesday – Monthly – 7:00 p.m.
DOB 2, Surgery Center of Plano Waiting Room
An education and support group to help men cope with prostate cancer. For information call 214.473.7777.
Mended Hearts
2nd Thursday – Monthly – 7:00 p.m.
The Medical Center of Plano 2nd Floor Classrooms
This group provides support and encouragement to heart disease patients and their families. For information call 214.473.7675.
S.A.F.E – Support and Activities for Food Allergy Education
S.A.F.E. is based in North Texas and provides support and educational programs to families who are dealing with food allergies. S.A.F.E. provides inservice training for schools (focusing on how to avoid, recognize and treat allergy reactions), trainings for restaurants and businesses, S.A.F.E. school year classes and S.A.F.E. summer camp. Classes are designed for children 4-10 years old and are held every other month during the school year. Parent will meet in an adjoining room for a S.A.F.E. parent support group. On line support groups are also available. For more information on upcoming classes, summer camp, or support resources, please visit www.SAFEwithfoodallergies.com or call (972) 727-2204.
SIDS Alliance Group
4th Monday – Monthly – 7:30 p.m.
The Medical Center of Plano 2nd Floor Classrooms
For information call 972.519.1588.
Thyroid Cancer Support Group (ThyCa Dallas)
3rd Saturday – Monthly – 10:00 a.m.
DOB 2, Surgery Center of Plano Waiting Room
This group offers mental and emotional support to those affected with thyroid cancer and their families. For more information, contact Peggy Melton at 972.384.1866.
T.L.C. (Together Let's Cope)
1st and 3rd Monday – Monthly – 6:15 p.m.
The Medical Center of Plano 2nd Floor Classrooms
Parents with babies in NICU receive support and encouragement from parents who have had similar experiences. For information, call 972.519.1260.
