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Awareness Groups
At Shields Radiation Oncology, we believe that cancer care goes beyond medical diagnosis and treatment. We are affiliated with a number of hospitals and organizations that offer an array of support services for our patients and their faimilies.
Our centers in Mansfield and Winchester also have resources centers available for additional information and materials.
Cancer Information Service www.cancer.gov
1-800-4 CANCER, Trained cancer education specialists answer questions about cancer risks, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and related issues Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. This free service is part of a nationwide communications network sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. On request, free literature can be sent to your home.
Shields Radiation Oncology Center Mansfield
Morton Hospital - Support Groups www.mortonhospital.org
Breast Cancer Support Group - First and third Tuesday of the month, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Cafeteria Annex
Sturdy Hospital - Support Groups www.sturdymemorial.org
For more information on the following Support Groups, please call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010
Prostate Support Group - First Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Conference Rooms A, B & C
Partners and Caregivers of Patients with Cancer Support - Second Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Conference Rooms D & E
Cancer Support Group - Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Conference Rooms A, B & C
Breast Cancer Suport Group - Last Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Conference Rooms A, B & C. For more information, call Ellen Gilbert or Julia Twining at 508-236-7015
South Suburban Oncology Center
American Cancer Society - A representative is available once a week at South Suburban Oncology to answer any questions. Please check with the front desk for the specific day and time.
Quincy Medical Center - Support Groups www.quincymc.org
Breast Cancer Support Group - First and third Wednesday of each month, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Provides information and emotional support for women affected by breast cancer.
Winchester Hospital Radiation Oncology Center
Winchester Hospital - Support Groups www.winchesterhospital.org
Cancer Support Group - Meetings are held twice a month, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Suite 320 at Baldwin Park II, 7 Alfred Street in Woburn. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to pre-register, please call Melinda at 781-756-4760
Prostate Cancer Support Group - First Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Keating Conference Room (1st floor) at Baldwin Park I, 12 Alfred Street in Woburn. For more information, please call 781-756-4700
Breast Cancer Support Groups - For more information about ongoing support groups an access to educational resources, as well as the services available at the Winchester Breast Care Center, please call 781-756-2308
