Support Groups

Sometimes hearing other people's stories, knowing you are not alone, or having someone to share your hopes and fears with can be almost as important as all the medicines and therapies. Advocate recognizes the need for patient and family support and offers support groups at most of our hospitals. Just call your local Advocate Hospital and they will direct you to the nearest Advocate support group. Or log on to any of the following Internet sites for additional support groups.

American Cancer Society
www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org
"I Can Cope Program" and "Look Good... Feel Better"
1.800.ACS.2345 (227-2345)

AMC Cancer Research Center
www.amc.org
1.800.525.3777

Mothers Supporting Daughters With
Breast Cancer
www.mothersdaughters.org

National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
www.nabco.org/support
1.888.80.NABCO (62226)

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
www.breastcancerinfo.com
1.800.IM.AWARE (462-9273)

The Well Spouse Foundation
www.wellspouse.org
1.800.838.0879

The Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization
www.y-me.org
1.800.221.2141

The Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization
The Men's Hotline
1.800.221.2141 (available 24 hours, 7 days a week)