Education and Support Groups
Learning is part of healing
We’ve created educational and informational experiences to support you at every step.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed with cancer, currently in active treatment, or living your new normal as a survivor, education is an important part of your journey. Our expert doctors and the members of your care team at OhioHealth Cancer Care have developed these resources to make sure you, your family and your caregivers have the information you need.
OhioHealth Cancer Support Groups
- OhioHealth Breast Cancer Survivorship Support Group
Who: Any woman who has COMPLETED treatment for breast cancer in need of community, advice, education, and support. Whether you completed treatment 5 days ago, or 5 years ago, all are welcome to exchange wisdom and provide support.
When: First Wednesday of every month at 6 PM.
Where: Participation will be offered both online as well as in person. If you would like to join via zoom please visit zoom.us or download the app and sign in with the following information:
Meeting ID: 916 0421 4766
Password: 960071In person attendees are invited to meet in the Bell Conference Room at the Bing Cancer Center at 500 Thomas Ln. Columbus, OH 43214.
For more information please contact Cancer Call at (614) 566-4321 or the Survivorship Clinic at (614) 566-2300.
- OhioHealth Colorectal Cancer Support Group
Now Virtual!
When: 4th Wednesday of the month, 12 to 1 PM.
Where: We will be meeting via zoom. To join the meeting, go to zoom.us or download the app and sign in with the following information:
Meeting ID: 983 0912 8048
Password: 953523Since 2001, we’ve been gathering to share positive experiences, ideas and tips that make the cancer journey a little easier.
For more information please contact Cancer Call at (614) 566-4321 or Toll Free at 1 (800) 752-9119.
- OHIOHEALTH YOUNG BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Who: Any woman AGES 21-40 who has COMPLETED treatment for breast cancer in need of community, advice, education, and support. Whether you completed treatment 5 days ago, or 5 years ago, all are welcome to exchange wisdom and provide support.
When: Starting May 2, 2024. Last Thursday of every month at 6 PM.
Where: Participation will be offered both online as well as in person. If you would like to join via zoom please visit zoom.us or download the app and sign in with the following information:
Meeting ID: 930 7312 6856
Password: 205899In person attendees are invited to meet in the Bell Conference Room at the Bing Cancer Center at 500 Thomas Ln. Columbus, OH 43214.
For more information please contact Cancer Call at (614) 566-4321.
OhioHealth Cancer Care Lecture Series Library
Cancer survivors face physical, psychological and social challenges related to their treatment. And the health needs of cancer survivors are different from those who’ve never faced a cancer diagnosis.
To meet the unique needs of our ever-growing number of survivors, we’re proud to introduce our Cancer Care Lecture Series, educational discussions for survivors on the topics of their interest.
Education from national organizations
Explore this list of resources on cancer-related information for patients, caregivers and families.
Local and national support organizations
Explore this list of resources on cancer-related support for patients, caregivers and families.
Classes and support groups
To review the wide range of cancer-related education, support opportunities and classes we provide, view the classes section of our website, or talk with your patient navigator.
OhioHealth CancerCall
Get in touch with a cancer specialist who can answer your questions and connect you to our cancer physicians, programs and services. Contact OhioHealth CancerCall Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM.