Holyoke Medical Center to Offer Cancer Support Group
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center will host a Cancer Support Group for community members and/or caregivers dealing with cancer on the second Thursday of most months in 2026. The group will meet in the Fran Como Conference Room of Holyoke Medical Center, 575 Beech St., Holyoke, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Upcoming dates include March 12, April 9, May 14, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, and Nov. 12. Holyoke Medical Center will provide a safe place for active and surviving cancer patients, families, and caregivers to share thoughts and feelings with others dealing with similar concerns and emotions.
“Support groups are a safe place to talk about emotions and difficult subjects. Our group members have developed a community through shared experiences and feelings, and create a welcoming space for others to feel heard, understood, supported, cared for, and accepted,” said James Haskins, oncology social worker.
The Holyoke Medical Center Cancer Support Group offers a light meal, along with education, activities, as well as facilitation of discussion around a variety of topics. Open feedback from support group members is encouraged, and a survey is provided at every group meeting to enhance future meetings.
Participants are asked to register in advance to ensure enough food and materials are available for all. RSVP by calling (413) 534-2543, option 5.