Support networks
Local and area support groups
Cancer Support Community – Northside Hospital
www.cscatalnta.org
404.843.1880
The Cancer Support Community’s mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community
SEGO Buddies Support Groups (Southeastern Gynecologic Oncology LLC)
Gynecologic Cancer Support – Metro Atlanta
Please contact Katherine Easton or Janet Kempe at segobuddies@segynonc.com
Monthly meetings. 678-420-4129 or 678-420-4117 www.segynonc.com
Saint Joseph’s Hospital Cancer Network
www.stjosephsatlanta.org
csninfo@sjha.org
404.851.5051
Saint Joseph’s Cancer Survivors’ Network (CSN) is a free community resource for people affected by cancer including patients, survivors, caregivers, family members and the community at large. The Cancer Survivors’ Network is a non-profit organization consisting of a “network” of people who are surviving cancer and wish to help others who are facing the challenges that cancer brings.
Cancer Wellness at Piedmont
www.piedmontcancer.org
404-425-7944
Cancer Wellness at Piedmont offers comprehensive, complementary services and programs for anyone affected by cancer at any phase in his or her cancer journey. Professionally-led programs include education, relaxation and stress reduction, movement and exercise, expressive arts, meditation, support groups, individual nutritional and psychological counseling, cooking demos and social events.
Our mission is to consistently provide quality psycho-social programs as an adjunct to conventional medical care that improves quality of life and promotes health and wellbeing. All programs are free and open to anyone in greater Atlanta affected by cancer.
The Wellness Community of Atlanta
www.thewellnesscommunity-atlanta.org
Provides psychosocial and educational support to cancer patients, their families and friends. Support groups are facilitated by licensed psychotherapists.
Atlanta Medical Center Cancer Pavilion
www.atlantamedcenter.com
404-265-4000
Grady Health Systems Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence
www.gradyhealthsystem.org
404.489.9000
Gwinnett Health System
www.gwinnetthealth.org
678.442.2666 or 678-442-4194
WellStar Cobb Hospital
www.cancer.wellstar.org/
770.732.4648 or 404-290-4840
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
http://www.wellstar.org
678.594.4300 or 404-290-4840
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University- Atlanta
www.winshipcancerinstitute.org/
1365-C Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
1-888-winship
The Charles B. Eberhart Cancer Center at DeKalb Medical Center – Atlanta
http://www.dekalbmedicalcenter.org
404.501.EASY
Southern Regional Medical Center
http://www.southernregional.org/ServiceLines/oncology/
11 Upper Riverdale Road Riverdale, GA 30274
770.991.8611 or 770-991-8000
Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support – Athens, GA
https://web1.armc.org/landing.cfm?id=42&oTopID=33
706.475.4900
John B. Amos Cancer Center, – Columbus, GA
www.columbusregional.com/Services/CancerCare
1831 Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31904
(706) 320-8700
The Medical Center of Central Georgia-Cancer Life Center – Macon, GA
www.mccg.org/services/cancerlife.asp
754 First Street, Suite 205, Macon, GA 31208
478-633-1226 or 478-633-1902
Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial Health University Medical Center – Savannah, GA
www.memorialhealth.com/aci/contact_us.html
912-350-8490 or 800-343-3025
State and national resources
Georgia Cancer Coalition
www.georgiacancer.org
Georgia Cancer Coalition is an independent, not-for-profit organization that unites government agencies, academic institutions, civic groups, corporations and health care organizations in a concerted effort to strengthen cancer prevention, research and treatment in Georgia, with the ultimate goal of making Georgia one of the nation’ premier states for cancer care.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
www.ovariancancer.org
To conquer ovarian cancer by uniting individuals and organizations in a national movement.
The Ovarian Cancer Symptom Diary App will help you learn about the risks, signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. This first-of-its-kind application allows a woman to track symptoms that could indicate ovarian cancer, and alerts her if she should make an appointment with her doctor for further testing.
Use the app to:
- Track symptoms of ovarian cancer
- Create your personal risk profile
- Email yourself a full symptom report
- Update your account from your smartphone, iPad or computer
Works on iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Android and all desktop computers
http://www.ovariancancer.org/app/
Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
www.sgo.org
The Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) is a national medical specialty society of physicians who are trained in the comprehensive management of women with malignancies of the reproductive tract. Its purpose is to improve the care of women with gynecologic cancer by encouraging research, disseminating knowledge which will raise the standards of practice in the prevention and treatment of gynecologic malignancies
Women’s Cancer Network
www.wcn.org
Developed by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and Cancer source for women and their families.
Ovarian Problems Discussion List
www.acor.org
A unique collection of on-line communities designed to provide timely and accurate information in a supportive environment.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
www.ovarian.org
To raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer, The Coalition is committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer.
