Support Services

The Saints Cancer Center helps patients to take the first step and every step toward recovery. We are here to help patients live with cancer and its treatments and to ultimately help them live beyond the disease.

It is normal for those diagnosed with cancer to feel devastated, overwhelmed and afraid. But once the initial shock has passed, many cancer patients soon learn that there are options as a result of the success rates of effective treatments.

The Cancer Center offers many programs and services to support those living with cancer, including:

Support and Counseling
Support groups are offered without charge. Specially trained social workers provide supportive counseling for patients and their families who are coping with illness. Support groups include:


Bereavement Support Group
Are you struggling to come to terms with the recent death of a loved one? Come together to learn about the grief process, share feelings, concerns and get support as you learn about the grief process in this 6 week support group.

Date: Tuesdays, September 14, 21 and 28; October 5, 12 and 19
Time: 6 - 7:30 pm
Location: Saints Cancer Center
Facilitated by: Catherine Ricketson, Bereavement Coordinator, Merrimack Valley Hospice
Register: Please call: 978-552-4904

Bereavement Support Group
Are you struggling to come to terms with the recent death of a loved one? Move forward in the grief process as you share your feelings, concerns and get support as you learn about the grief process in this 8 week support group.

Date: Tuesdays, November 9, 16, 23 and 30; December 7, 14, 21 and 28
Time: 6 - 7:30 pm
Location: Saints Cancer Center
Facilitated by: Lucille Bonanno, Bereavement Coordinator, Beacon Hospice
Register: Please call: 978-372-4211



Women's Cancer Support Group
During the 90 minute sessions, topics regarding treatment, side effects, coping, fear, sexuality, self image, survivorship and any other concern brought up by members will be discussed.

Date: First Tuesday of every month; June 1, July 6, August 2, September 7, October 5, November 2 and December 7
Time: 4 - 5:30 pm
Location: Saints Cancer Center
To register or for more information, please contact Sandy Creamer or Glenna Scannell at 978-934-8425


Look Good Feel Better
"Look Good Feel Better" is a program of the American Cancer Society that helps women in active treatment manage appearance related to side effects of cancer treatment, assist in maintaining a sense of self confidence and control in their lives. The free program teaches cancer patients hands-on techniques to help them cope with appearance-related side effects from chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. Wig care, scarf and hat use, skin care and nail care will all be discussed. All participants will receive a free make-up kit. Registration is required. Call Heidi Parker at 978-934-8473. This program meets every second Monday of the month. For more information, contact the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.