Support Services

Each of our cancer patients can also meet with an oncology social worker, who can provide him or her with information about local support groups, home care and hospice.

The hospital offers and facilitates a variety of support groups for cancer patients and their families, including:

Breast Cancer Support Group
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Second Monday of each month
Good Samaritan Hospital Breast Care Center
Medical Arts Plaza Building on the Mission Oaks Campus 15400 National Ave., Los Gatos

This group welcomes those who are newly diagnosed and long-term survivors. Participate in your comfort zone: Share your experiences or simply listen to others.

Colorectal Cancer Support Group
3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Second Tuesday of each month
American Cancer Society 747 Camden Ave. Suite B, San Jose

Linda Ankeny RN OCN, director of Good Sam’s Oncology Service, facilitates this group. For additional information, call 408-559-2336

Leukemia/Lymphoma/Multiple Myeloma Support Group
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Second Wednesday of each month
PlaneTree Health Library
Good Samaritan Hospital Mission Oaks Campus
15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd., Los Gatos

This group provides support, resources and clinical information to individuals coping with leukemia, lymphoma or multiple myeloma.

Cancer Support Group
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Every Wednesday
Mission Oaks Cafeteria Conference Room
15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd., Los Gatos

For cancer patients, family members and caregivers, this long-standing group offers a wide range of support to individuals dealing with cancer diagnosis, treatment and survival. Call 408-559-2110 for additional information.

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