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Support Connection Groups Planned In Chappaqua

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. – Yorktown-based Support Connection plans free support groups through the month of August for those with or affected by breast and ovarian cancer.

A support group meets in Support Connection's main offices in Yorktown.

A support group meets in Support Connection's main offices in Yorktown.

Photo Credit: Support Connection

The support groups are scattered across Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, and are aimed at helping all affected by cancer – from diagnosis to post-treatment.

Support Connection's main offices in Yorktown will host a group for those affected by breast and ovarian cancer on Aug. 6, at 10 a.m., another group for those affected by breast cancer on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m., and a Young Women's support group on Aug. 12, at 7 p.m.

Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt Manor will host a group on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.

The Yorktown Jewish Center will host a group for women coping with recurrence on Aug. 21 at 12:30 p.m.

Northern Westchester Hospital in Chappaqua hosts a group on Aug. 5 at 7 p.m.

For those unable to attend in person, there are support groups by teleconference available. An ovarian cancer support group will take place on Aug. 12 at 8 p.m., and advanced stage breast cancer groups are set for Aug. 3 and Aug. 31 at 8 p.m.

For more information about Support Connection, go online to www.supportconnection.org or call 1-800-532-4290. 

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