Lifespan Cancer Institute Patient and Caregiver Support Groups

Rhode Island Hospital

Glioblastoma Caregiver Support Group

Open to Caregivers of Lifespan Cancer Institute patients diagnosed with glioblastoma
Facilitators: Andrew Notaras, LCSW and Sarah Conti, BSW
Time: Second Tuesday of the month 5:30-7 p.m.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital, Leone Conference Room
Contact information: Andrew Notaras, 401-444-0073, or Sarah Conti, 401-444-6228

The Miriam Hospital

Adjusting to a New Cancer Diagnosis

Participants: Open to Lifespan Cancer Institute patients who have recently been diagnosed with cancer
Facilitator: Justin Souliere, LICSW
Time: Third Monday of the month, 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: The Miriam Hospital Fain Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Contact information: Justin Souliere, LICSW, 401-793-2713

Newport Hospital

Early Breast Cancer Support Group

Open to Lifespan Cancer Institute patients in the early stages of their breast cancer journey
Facilitator: Carrie Mathers-Kurland, LICSW
Time: First Monday of the month, 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Newport Hospital, Birthing Center Conference Room
Contact information: Carrie Mathers-Kurland, LICSW, 401-845-1519

Women's Cancer Support Group

Open to Lifespan Cancer Institute patients with advanced cancers
Facilitator: Carrie Mathers-Kurland, LICSW
Time: Second Monday of each month, 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Newport Hospital, Birthing Center Conference Room
Contact information: Carrie Mathers-Kurland, LICSW, 401-845-1519

Men’s Cancer Support Group

Open to Lifespan Cancer Institute patients in active treatment or in remission
Facilitator: Carrie Mathers-Kurland, LICSW
Time: Third Monday of the month, 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Newport Hospital, 7th Floor Conference Room
Contact information: Carrie Mathers-Kurland, LICSW, 401-845-1519

East Greenwich

Caregiver Support Group

Open to caregivers of Lifespan Cancer Institute patients
Facilitator: Cheryl Murray, LICSW
Time: First Tuesday of the month, 10-11 a.m. 
Location: Lifespan Cancer Institute, 1454 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI, Suite 2100
Contact Information: Cheryl Murray, LICSW 401-606-2044

Lincoln

Women’s Cancer Support Group

Open to Lifespan Cancer Institute patients in active treatment or remission
Facilitator: Alexis Clasca, LCSW
Time: First Monday of the month, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual/Online
Contact Information: Alexis Clasca, LCSW, 401-606-6057