SUPPORT GROUPS

Providing Seeds of "Hope" To Grow A Garden Of "Love".

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iving with a serious disease such as a brain tumor is a day to day adjustment. Some people find they need help coping with the emotional, physical and/or practical aspects of their disease. Support groups are an important aspect of dealing with Brain Tumors. . In these groups, patients or their family members get together to share what they have learned about coping with the disease and the effects of treatment. Another important aspect of the support group is offering support for the caregivers.

A brain tumor also affects the people involved with the patient: family, friends, employer and co-workers. Their lives will dramatically change, as well. Everyone has different levels of concern. Many will go through the classic stages of grief associated with loss: disbelief, anger, acceptance and depression. It is a difficult time for not only the patient/survivor, but also everyone else.

HOPE With Support wants to offer support in person, over the telephone, and/or on the Internet. People living with a brain tumor may worry about caring for their families, keeping their jobs, or continuing daily activities. Concerns about treatments and managing side effects, hospital stays, and medical bills are also common. Doctors, nurses, and other members of the health care team can answer questions about treatment, working, or other activities.

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  Billie wrote on July 22, 2009 at 5:48am

I want to post that my cousin and very dear friend was diagnosed one year ago yesterday and she is doing well for someone who has a tumor in her brain. But my main reason is to inform everyone that you do need support, even if its just needing someone to talk to about their loved one, help a loved one through a hard time or just to be with others with brain tumors or cancer to help you understand what they are going through better.

There is a group called Hope With Support in Salisbury MD. that meets once a month, we sit around the table, have dinner, laugh, cry, tell our stories and help brain tumor survivors, their families and their caregivers by providing information, education & support. Please visit the website and hope to see you at the next meeting. www.hopewithsupport.org

 

SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS for 2010

August Support Group Meeting

Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Where: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
Address: 1324 Belmont Avenue
Salisbury, Maryland 21804
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Because dinner is provided we would ask that you please RSVP. You are asked to just bring your drink.

RSVP: You may rsvp by email to HOPE@hopewithsupport.org, call: 410-443-1342 or visit us on Facebook to RSVP.

HOPE With Support is a non-profit organization that depends solely on donations. If you can't make it to the meetings, would you please consider a donation? Your donation will go toward educational materials and group expenses. Your donation is tax deductible! Thank you!

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