Support Groups

Emotional Support: The cancer experience can weigh heavily on the emotions and psychology of patients and their families. The support services of our Cancer Program include support groups for patients, family members, and caregivers. Our support groups include:

• Colorectal Cancer Support Group: Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm



• Lung Cancer Support Group: Meets the second Thursday of every month at 11:00am



• Prostate Cancer Support Group: Meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm



• Bereavement Support Group: Meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at Meridian Nursing & Rehabilitation

Cancer Rehabilitation: Cancer rehabilitation is also available through the services of the Cancer Adaptation, Rehabilitation, and Education Service (CARES). This program provides a variety of services including physical rehabilitation, speech therapy, psychosocial support groups, occupational therapy, and a lymphedema program. Also available through CARES are a range of complementary therapies including massage, tai chi, yoga, and fitness training. For more information, call Meridian Health Line at
1-800-560-9990.

Cancer-Related Symposiums & Community Education Outreach:

• Colorectal Cancer Awareness Walk – March
• Colorectal Cancer Symposium – March
• Cancer Fatigue Symposium – March/April
• Prostate Cancer Symposium – September
• Lung Cancer Symposium – November

Meridian At Home

Meridian At Home Hospice

For more information on the Support Groups, please call 732-206-8384. For a physician referral, use our online physician directory or call Meridian Health Line toll free at 1-800-560-9990.