CONFERENCES & RETREATS:
Cancer Care Center of York County, Sanford
The cancer support group meets twice each month at the Center and provides a setting for those who are dealing with cancer (and also their caregivers) to come and share information about their journey.
Exeter Hospital Cancer Wellness
Visit the Cancer Wellness page for a list of support services provided by Exeter Hospital.
Wentworth Douglass Hospital, Dover
This peer-led group meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 5:30-7:00 PM and provides open discussion and support to any woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. For location and more information, please contact Anne at
(603) 740-2830.
York Hospital Breast Cancer Survivors Group
Meetings are held the third Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 PM in York Hospital’s Ellis Conference Room. To learn more, contact Jean Smith, RN at (207) 646-1364.
CONFERENCES & RETREATS:
Betty J Borry Breast Cancer Retreats
The Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats and Adventure Weekends provide adventure-based opportunities for women living after breast cancer. Participants challenge themselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually; they find understanding and support. They have fun, and are amazed by the new things they learn and the boundaries they push through. More
Casting For Recovery (VT)
Providing an opportunity for women whose lives have been profoundly affected by the disease to gather in a natural setting and learn the sport of fly fishing. More
FAMILY SUPPORT:
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Through our partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Seacoast we are able to help children to better cope with their anxieties by connecting them with someone who has a personal understanding of what it feels like to have a parent going through cancer More
On-Belay
On Belay provides unique adventure-based programs that build community among youth who have or had a family member with cancer. Their programs are free for participants in thanks to generous community support. More
SATYA (Yoga & Cancer)
Classes include yoga postures, flowing movements and pranayama (focus on breath) to help students achieve relaxation and mobility in everyday life. Conscious effort to link breath with movement helps relieve tension and helps students gain flexibility and improve strength in the body.
Cancer survivors and caregivers are welcome to participate in these free classes.
No yoga experience is necessary.
With one exception, all classes are free to all participants newly diagnosed, in cancer treatment or in recovery as well as their caregivers More
ONLINE SUPPORT PROGRAMS:
My Breast Cancer Support’s Thrivers Tribe
The Thrivers Tribe is My Breast Cancer Support’s online safe space for NH & ME breast cancer survivor & thrivers! This support group is for advice, venting, sharing information & spreading LOVE!
Click to Join the My BCS Thrivers Tribe!
Seacoast Breast Friends (Facebook)
This amazing group of “Breast Friends” is a non-traditional social support group. All have had breast cancer and received various treatments, some are going through it and others are years out, and each individual offers a unique perspective on this life altering experience. Ask To Join
