The Comprehensive Cancer Center
at Rhode Island, The Miriam and Newport Hospitals

Support Groups

Sometimes the best sources of strength and comfort during difficult times are others who share your concerns. If you or a loved one is facing cancer, a support group may be helpful.



Chemo Angels
A program that matches patients (both adults and children) with a friend with similar interests who will offer support.
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I Can Cope - Cancer Support
7 p.m., first and third Tuesday of each month
Library, Newport Hospital
For more information, call 401-845-1590


Man to Man: Prostate Cancer Support Group
For men with prostate cancer and their families.
6:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month
Leone Conference Room, Comprehensive Cancer Center,
Rhode Island Hospital
Co-sponsored by RI Hospital and the American Cancer Society
Contact Susan Garland, LICSW at 401-444-6735 for more information.
More info


"Uplifters" Breast Cancer Support Group
7 p.m., second Tuesday of month.
Rhode Island Hospital Co-Op Care Building
Call Bev Levin at 401-724-8327 for additional information


Parents Support Group
4 – 5:30 p.m. every Thursday
Hasbro Children’s Hospital Parents Lounge, fifth floor
Call Fred Barbosa at 401-444-3062 for additional information


Teen Support Group
Last Friday of each month
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Call Fred Barbosa at 401-444-3062 for additional information


Sibling Support Group
For siblings of children being treated for cancer or other chronic illnesses
Call Deborah Labato, child and family psychiatry, at 401-793-8993


Parent Bereavement Support Group
For any parent who has lost a child from cancer
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Ronald McDonald House, Providence
Call Rachael Bloch at 401-444-9737 for additional information


Pediatric Oncology Education Series
For parents, family, friends of pediatric oncology patients
Held monthly
Contact Donna Cambio at 401-444-7436 for more information


Speaking with Children About Cancer
For parents, family and friends of cancer patients who are finding it difficult to know what to say to their children and other loved ones about cancer
Meetings held by appointment
Call the Lifespan Health Connection at 401-444-4800 or 800-927-1230 to schedule an appointment.

More Support Groups

Bereavement Support Groups

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