Temporary Virtual Program Delivery

The Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor (CSC) is sensitive to the current outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). It is our priority to keep all our members, volunteers and staff safe.

The CSC takes this particularly seriously as we recognize that people with cancer often have suppressed immune systems, putting them at significant risk of infection and complications. We also are committed to ensuring that no one faces cancer alone. We have been in contact with the Washtenaw County Department of Health for recommendations on how best to protect our community. As such, all in-person CSC programs (in Ann Arbor and offsite locations) will be canceled until further notice.

The CSC will be providing support services virtually only beginning March 16th. Click here to learn more about our virtual programs.

Support

A variety of support options are available for both adults and children. Brief descriptions of each are provided below.
Please feel free to call if you would like more information.

Program Event Calendar

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Weekly Support Groups


Weekly Support Groups are available for those diagnosed with all types and stages of cancer, from diagnosis up to about a year out of active treatment, as well as their loved ones. New member meetings are required for enrollment in all weekly groups. To schedule, call Rosie at 734-975-2500.

Weekly Living with Cancer Groups:
Mondays, 11 am – 1 pm
Tuesdays, 6 – 8 pm

Weekly Family and Friends Group:
Tuesdays, 6 – 8 pm

Registration is required for these weekly support groups. Please call the Cancer Support Community at 734-975-2500 to learn more about joining.

Drop-In Support Groups


Bi-weekly and monthly drop-in groups do not require a new member meeting or a commitment to attend regularly.
If you’re wonder which group might be right for you, call Rosie at 734-975-2500.

  • Metastatic Cancer Group

    Join others faced with the specific challenges of Metastatic Cancer.

    Bi-weekly, Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month, 10 am – 12 pm 

  • Life Beyond Cancer: Survivorship Group

    Designed for people who have completed their primary treatment for cancer, this group will address transitioning to life after treatment and finding the “new normal.”

    Monthly, First Monday of the month, 6 – 7:30 pm

  • Breast Cancer Support Group

    This group offers the opportunity to connect with others to discuss some of the unique challenges and concerns associated with breast cancer.

    Monthly, First Wednesday 6-7:30 pm

  • Prostate Cancer Group

    This group offers the opportunity to connect with others to discuss some of the unique challenges and concerns associated with prostate cancer.

    Monthly, First Wednesday of the month 6 – 7:30 pm

  • Living with Loss

    Living with Loss will be offered as a monthly drop-in group, for all those who have lost a loved one to cancer.

    Monthly, Second Wednesday of the month, 6 – 7:30 pm

  • Lung Cancer Support Group

    This group offers the opportunity to connect with others to discuss some of the unique challenges and concerns associated with lung cancer.

    Monthly, Second Thursday, 11 am – 12:30 pm

  • African American Fellowship

    Connect with other African Americans in our community that are dealing with cancer. Friends and family members are welcome. Dinner is provided.

    Monthly, Second Thursday of every month, 6 – 8 pm

  • Blood Cancer Support Group

    Join others facing the unique challenges of living with blood cancer diagnosis in this monthly, drop-in support group. This professionally-facilitated group is open to any adult diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma.

    Monthly, Third Thursday of every month, 6 – 7:30 pm

  • Pride Cancer Support Group

    For patients, survivors, and loved ones identifying as transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay, queer, asexual, intersex, two-spirit, and all other sexual and gender minorities.

    Monthly, Third Thursday of every month, 6 – 7:30 pm 

  • Young Adult Cancer Support Group

    Young Adult Cancer Support Group welcomes patients and survivors ages 18-40ish.

    This free, professionally-facilitated group offers a space to connect with others who truly understand the unique challenges of living with a cancer diagnosis as a young adult.

    Monthly, Fourth Monday of every month, 6 – 7:30 pm

  • Offsite Support Groups

    For those diagnosed with any type of cancer at any stage, from diagnosis to about a year out of active treatment, as well as their loved ones.

    At St. Joseph Mercy Brighton:

    • Living with Cancer: Monthly, Third Wednesday 6 – 7:30 pm, Brighton Cancer Center waiting area
    • Family & Friends: Monthly, Third Wednesday 6 – 7:30 pm, Brighton Cancer Center conference room

    At St. Joseph Mercy Canton:

    • Living with Cancer: Monthly, First Thursday, 6 – 7:30 pm, Cancer Center waiting room (family and friends welcome)

    At St. Joseph Chelsea: 

    • Living with Cancer: Monthly, First Thursday, 11 am – 12:30 pm, Cancer Center conference room (family and friends welcome)
  • Special Event

    Pediatric Cancer Parents’ Retreat

    Parents of a child diagnosed with cancer are invited to connect through guided meditation, yoga, creative
    expression, and separate support groups for those with a child in treatment or survivorship care and those
    who have lost a child to cancer. Saturday, April 18, 10 am-3 pm at the CSC.

    Call 734-975-2500 to register. 

Series Support Groups

  • Cancer 101

    This 6-week series welcomes those diagnosed within the last six months to connect with others, gain support, and ease the adjustment to living with cancer.

    Call 734-975-2500 for dates and times.

  • F.O.C.U.S.: Facing Cancer Together

    This 5-week program focuses on improving communication, emotional support, and quality of life for people with cancer and their partners.

    Call 734-975-2500 for dates and times. 

  • Survivorship Transitions

    This 5-week series is designed for those who have completed primary treatment for cancer. This professionally-facilitated series includes support, education, exercise, and other tools to help transition into the “new normal.” Topics include nutrition, survivorship care, health maintenance, and more.

    Available at CSC and St. Joseph Mercy Brighton. Call 734-975-2500 to register.

    Next series at CSC: Saturdays March 21 and 28, April 4, 11, and 18, 9 am – 11:30 pm

  • Moving Beyond Breast Cancer

    This 6-session series for survivors combines support, education, and exercise to help ease the transition to life after treatment.

    Call 734-975-2500 for dates and times.

  • Kid Support, Teen Time, and Parenting Support

    Kid Support, Teen Time, and Parenting Support This 4-week series is developed especially for kids and teens who have a parent or loved one with cancer or who have cancer themselves. Divided by age, this program offers children and teens an opportunity to make friends and learn skills to help them when cancer is in their lives. Parent group held concurrently.

    Call 734-975-2500 for dates and times.


Peer-Led Discussion Groups

Join others who are facing similar challenges in these peer-led discussion groups.

  • Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Peer Discussion Group

    Third Thursday of every month, 6:30 – 8 pm

    Join others with hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes including Lynch syndrome, F.A.P., and others. Caregivers and loved ones are welcome.

  • F.O.R.C.E: Facing Our Risk Cancer Empowered

    Meets quarterly; next meeting is January 16, 6:30 – 8 pm.

    Peer group for women diagnosed with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes.

Online Support

The Cancer Support Community’s online “Living Room” provides a place where anyone impacted by cancer can find support, education and hope. Here you will find more than 20 professionally-moderated cancer message boards, a special space for teens impacted by cancer, and the ability to keep family and friends up-to-date on personal web pages.

Online Support