Cancer Classes & Support Groups

For more information on any of the listings below, call (916) 962-8892.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
3rd Thursday of every month, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Mercy San Juan Medical Plaza (Room 1)
6403 Coyle Avenue, Ste. 200, Carmichael
4th Tuesday of the month 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Mercy Cancer Center (Large Conference Room)
3301 C Street, Ste. 550 – Sacramento

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
3rd Friday of every month, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Mercy Cancer Center (Family Conference Room)
3301 C Street, Ste. 550 – Sacramento
For more information please contact (916) 990-8454

FOLSOM CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Every Thursday, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1675 Creekside Dr., Boardroom
Folsom, CA 95630

GYNECOLOGIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
3rd Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Mercy Cancer Center (Large Conference Room)
3301 C Street, Sacramento, 95816

LUNG AND ESOPHAGEAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
1st Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Mercy Cancer Center (Large Conference Room)
3301 C Street, Ste. 550 – Sacramento
(Odd months)
Mercy San Juan Medical Plaza (Room 1)
6403 Coyle Ave, Ste. 200 – Carmichael
(Even months)

MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP
1st Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. – Noon
Mercy San Juan Medical Plaza
6555 Coyle Avenue, Ste. 140, Carmichael, 95608

ONCOLOGY CARE THERAPIST
Eva Lukas, MA, LMFT
(916) 537-5262
Appointments available upon request

ONCOLOGY DIETICIAN
Susan Liebert, MS, RD, CSO, CDE
(916) 962-8868
Appointments available upon request

ONCOLOGY NURSE NAVIGATORS
1-833-DHCINAV / (916) 962-8892
[email protected]

ONCOLOGY SUPPORT GROUP
Every Thursday of the month, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Mercy Hospital of Folsom (Boardroom)
1675 Creekside Drive – Folsom
Call (916) 986-4585 for details

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
1st Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. – Noon
Mercy San Juan Medical Plaza
6501 Coyle Avenue, Carmichael, 95608

PROSTATE SUPPORT GROUP
3rd Thursday of every month, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
MSJ / 6555 Coyle Ave, Ste. 150, Carmichael
(Odd months)
UCD / 4501 X St., Sacramento
(Even months) 

STRESS REDUCTION & MINDFULNESS COURSE
6 week class series – 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Pre-registration is required and class size is limited
Please call (916) 962-8892 to RSVP

TRANSITION TO WELLNESS
An event series designed for patients who have completed cancer treatment and are on the road to recovery.
2020 dates: March 3, April 21, June 16, and September 15
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Locations vary.
Please call (916) 962-8893 to RSVP 

YOGA CLASSES
Every Monday & Wednesday, 5 – 6 p.m.
Mercy Cancer Center (Large Conference Room)
3301 C Street, Ste. 550, Sacramento

For information on any of the groups or classes below (where another number is not given) call Rebecca Parsons at (530) 274-6656.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Linda Meyers, LCSW
Wednesdays, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Contact: (530) 478-1273

CARE SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CANCER PATIENTS
Jeanine Bryant, MS
Wednesdays, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Contact: (530) 274-6654

COMFORT CUISINE MEALS
Delicious, nutritious, homemade meals for patients and caregivers. 
Frozen, individual portions, ready to reheat. 
Pick up in the Cancer Center

G.A.T.E.: GRIEVING AND TRANSITIONING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE TO CANCER
Jeanine Bryant, MS
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Contact: (530) 274-6654

HARP CLASSES
Lisa Stine
Fridays, weekly for 12 weeks
Contact: Lisa Stine, (530) 632-6226 

KIDSCOPE: FOR CHILDREN IMPACTED BY CANCER
Jeanine Bryant, MS
Contact: (530) 274-6654

NURSE NAVIGATOR
Mary Caravalho, RN, BSN
(530) 274-6179

NUTRITIONAL CONSULTATIONS
Kelley Kull, RD, CDE
Available for appointment
Contact: (530) 274-6600

OVARIAN CANCER GROUP
Third Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Contact: Mary Caravalho, RN, BSN, (530) 274-6179

PROSTATE DISCUSSION GROUP
Mary Peterson, LMFT
Fourth Thursday of each month 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Contact: (530) 478-1880 

THE ART OF HEALING
Nanci Shandera, PhD
8 week courses
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
[email protected] or
www.EarthSpiritCenter.com

TRANSFORMATIONAL WHOLENESS
Nanci Shandera, PHD
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Contact: (530) 265-9097
[email protected]
EarthSpiritCenter.com 

WOMAN TO WOMAN: SHARING THE CANCER EXPERIENCE
Jeanine Bryant, MS
Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Contact: (530) 274-6654

WRITING TO HEAL CREATIVE WRITING CLASS
Molly Fisk
8 weekly classes
Thursdays, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Contact: (530) 265-8751 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

CANCER AID THRIFT SHOP
Provides financial assistance, equipment, etc.
Contact: (530) 273-2365

HOPE BEARERS
Christ-centered cancer and chronic illness cupport group
Third Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Foothill Church
Call Amy & Wayne: (530) 518-0519 or Sally: (530) 273-1468