Look Good…Feel Better: teaches female cancer patients a variety of beauty techniques to enhance their appearance. The Look Good…Feel Better classes are held at the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge every first Monday of the month from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Women attending the Look Good…Feel Better class will receive complimentary cosmetics. Pre-registration is required. To make a reservation, contact Michele Heim at 859-260-8281.
(Lexington) The Dr. Carol Kramer Memorial Support Group: For women affected by any type of cancer. Please call Terri at 859-219-0772. extension 272 for meeting times, date and location. Meets at 2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite B100.
The I Can Cope program helps cancer patients and those close to them learn about diagnosis and treatment while meeting others who are facing similar experiences. The American Cancer Society is offering the I Can Cope class for cancer patients and their families in June at the Hope Lodge. For more information, please call Michele Heim at 859-260-8281.
(Fayette) Restorative Health, Moving Forward: An ongoing series of classes offered byCentral Baptist Hospital. Meets at 6:30 at the Bright Building (attached to Denny's Restaurant). 1949 Nicholasville Rd. Please call Judy at 260-4257 for topics and other meeting information.
(Nicholasville) Cancer Support Group: Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month. For details contact Becky Doyle at 887-2044, Mitsy Pine at 885-5060, or Paula Sowers at 885-9989.
(Lexington) Support Group at Pax Christi Church: Support group open to anyone in the community. Please call Karen for additional information at (859) 296-4764 or klgoss48@aol.com.
(Lancaster) Friends Who Care: A support and spiritual group for anyone touched by cancer. Guesy speakers address concerns of cancer patients. The group meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., usually at Lancaster Baptist Church. Contact Helen Duncan at 859-792-2781 for more information.
(Richmond) Helping Hands: A support group for anyone affected by cancer. Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. For more information contact Peggy at 859-623-3029.
(Winchester) Pink Ribbon Partners: Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at various locations. Please call Bobby Angel for meeting information 744-7242.
(Lexington)Please call Joan Scales at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for meeting details at (800) 955-2566 or scales@lls.org.
Reach to Recovery: An American Cancer Society peer support program for women with a concern about breast cancer. Patients can talk with volunteer breast cancer survivors, in person or over the phone, for support and encouragement. For additional information, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or go to www.cancer.org
(Lexington) Southern Acres Christian Church Breast Cancer Support Ministry: Please call Mary McKinley at 859-223-9781 for additional information.
(Lexington) Thursday Group: Meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call Eugenia Witt at 859-224-4928 for additional information.
(Frankfort) Bosom Buddies: The group meets at 7 p.m. at the Health Dept. the 3rd Thursday of each month. For more information please call Rochelle at 502-226-7670.
(Paris) Bosom Buddies: The group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Bourbon General Hospital cafeteria. There is individual sharing over a potluck dinner. For more information contact Beverly Scott at (H) 859-987-7280 or (W) 859-987-2108.
(Richmond) Breast Cancer Survivors Group: Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 6 p.m. For information, call Arlayne at 859-623-4601.
(Winchester/Mt. Sterling) Pink Ribbon Partners: Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact Judy Bailey at 859-744-9564 or Judy Hayes at 859-901-1023.
(Lexington) Lost Chords Club: A support group of individuals with laryngectomies. Patients can request a personal visit from a volunteer. Call Johnny Lawson at 859-234-4108 for additional information.
(Lexington) Ostomy Support Group: A support group for individuals with ostomies. Meets at Central Baptist Hospital. Call 859-260-6308.
Man to Man: An American Cancer Society support and education program for people affected by prostate cancer. Spouses are welcome to attend. Guest speakers vary by month. Individual support is available from a survivor upon request. Meets in Lexington and other areas of the state. For information, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or 276-3223.
Man to Man is a prostate cancer support group to help men cope by providing information and peer support to assist in their recovery. Classes are held on the second Tuesday of the month at Central Baptist Hospital Cancer Resource Center, Building E, on the 7th floor at 6:40 p.m.
(Lexington & Louisville) ThyCa Lexington: A support group for those affected by thyroid cancer. Please call Pamela Pringle at 502-394-0354.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness of Kentucky (O.A.K.): Please contact O.A.K. at 1-877-899-4504 for details.
