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Cancer Support Groups

O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center offers several support in-person and virtual groups for people with cancer, survivors, and family and friends touched by the disease. 

General Oncology Support Group

The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center oncology support group meetings are for people with cancer, survivors, and family and friends touched by the disease. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month beginning 2/7 via Zoom.

2023 Support Group Dates | Time 12pm
  • February 7
  • March 7
  • April 4
  • May 2
  • June 6
  • July 11 
Agenda

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Educational presentation

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Open discussion 

ZOOM LINK: https://uab-mc.zoom.us/j/89543539711?pwd=SnpZc1EybXp2TEZuZkZBUkhESXk3UT09 

Virtual Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

On the third Thursday of every other month, UAB Otolaryngology, Oral Surgery, and Radiation Oncology host an online head and neck cancer support group. The support group will give you a chance to hear from experts, connect with survivors, and talk through any issues you may be facing. The support group meetings are for people with cancer, survivors, and family and friends touched by the disease. Each session will be hosted online via Zoom. After signing up, you will receive link to join the meeting.

Email lcjennings@uabmc.edu to sign up

Agenda

4:00 p.m. Introduction

4:10 p.m. Presentation

4:45 p.m. Q&A Discussion

5:00 p.m. Conclude

Upcoming Dates

January 20

March 17

May 19

Jule 21

September 15

November 17

UAB Medicine Pancreatobiliary Disease Center Support Group

The Pancreatobiliary Disease Center support group is an online support group for those with diseases of the pancreas or bile duct. We provide educational material, community resources, and an opportunity for members to share their experiences. We hope that our members will feel a sense of community and increase their knowledge base.

Patients and Caregivers of Neuro-Oncology

UAB Neuro-Oncology is striving to build a sense of community through an online platform to allow UAB Neuro-Oncology patients to connect with peers who are going through similar experiences.

Brain Buddies

UAB Neuro-Oncology Virtual Support Group’s purpose is to build a sense of community through digital meet-ups and to allow UAB Neuro-Oncology patients and caregivers to connect with peers who are going through similar experiences. The group meets every third Wednesday of the month at Noon via Zoom.

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