Support Groups for Aurora, Colorado Cancer Survivors and Families
- Anne Mailhot
- Mar 3
- 2 min read
Once treatments are complete, cancer patients often have the feeling of "what now". Days were spent scheduling appointments and seeing multiple doctors in a week. Family schedules were disrupted and energy was focused on their family member's well being.
In my many years of practicing restorative oncology, patients have often opened up to me about restoring certain aesthetic aspects after treatment. Too often, my patients are reluctant to talk about these concerns in fear of appearing vain in the face of surviving a potentially lethal disease.
Now, with large amounts of time now available, the patient and family want to get back to normal. But, normal is ... different. Cancer support groups can be the bridge to your new normal. They offer a variety of ways to move on the next chapter of your life. Support groups offer:
Emotional and mental health support
Validation of the physical side effects you're experiencing
Advice for insurance and returning to work
Help with restoring intimacy and rejoining social groups
Practical advice to caregivers who spent so much energy taking care of you
At Muse, I want to empower patients to feel confident and comfortable about their aesthetic desires and goals. This should be an important part of your journey back to feeling normal. But, cancer support groups offer honest, shared experiences that help in so many areas of the oncology journey.
In addition to hospital based groups, there are a number of free Cancer Support Groups in the Aurora, Colorado area that you as a cancer survivor and your family should utilize.
A non-profit in Arvada that offers online and in-person support and peer groups to people affected by ovarian and other gynecologic cancers. and to promote awareness, prevention, and early detection through advocacy and education.
Financial assistance for cancer patients in Colorado through their Essential Needs Grant program.
A nonprofit volunteer organization that provides peace and healing to cancer patients and their caregivers through Reiki and Healing Touch therapies offering both in-person and remote sessions.
CancerCare is the leading national organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer.
Colorado Cancer Coalition - Cancer Support Groups and Education
Offering a calendar of online and physical Cancer Support Groups in the Metro Denver and Beyond.
Cancer support organization working to improve the quality of life for individuals facing cancer in Southwest Colorado. All services are offered at no cost for anyone, at any age, facing any type or stage of cancer, and are for the entire family.