support groups/classes

support groups

LINCOLN

  • Bryan Health - April Sampson Cancer Center (4101 Tiger Lily Road) For more info on any of the below, call 402-481-7900

  • CHI Health St. Elizabeth (555 S. 70th Street) For more information call 402-219-5900.

    • BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (IN-PERSON): Group meets 1st Wednesday of the month from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the Cancer Care Center.

  • Nebraska Hematology-Oncology (4001 Pioneer Woods Drive) Learn more and register for any of the below HERE or call 402-484-4900 and ask to speak with Navigation.

    • GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (IN-PERSON): Group meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm.

    • GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (VIRTUAL): Group meets virtually the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm.

    • WIDOW/WIDOWER SUPPORT GROUP: Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of every other month (Jan, March, July, Sept, Nov) from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.

NORTH PLATTE

  • Great Plains Health - Callahan Cancer Center (601 W. Leota Street)

    • BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. For women only. For more information and to register call 308-568-7544. Registration required.

OMAHA

  • CHI Health Bergan Mercy (7500 Mercy Road)

    • CANCER GENETIC CARRIER SUPPORT GROUP: Group meets virtually and in-person on the 3rd Wednesday of every other month from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. For more info call Donna Wilhelm at 402-717-4718. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

    • PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Group meets on the 1st Tuesday of February, April, July, September and November from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. For men who have prostate cancer and their significant others. For more info call Donna Wilhelm at 402-717-4718. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • CHI Health Lakeside (16901 Lakeside Hills Court)

    • BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Group meets the 4th Tuesday of the month from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. For women who have breast cancer and their significant others. Contact Rissy Smith at 402-572-2072 or Marchell Benes at 712-388-2750. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  • Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center (825 S. 169th Street)

    • BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Group meets in Karrer Conference Room the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. For women only. For more info call 402-354-5478.

    • CANCER CAREGIVER COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP: Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. For more info call 402-354-4213.

    • COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Group meets virtually the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. For more info call 402-354-4213.

    • LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OMAHA SUPPORT GROUP: Group meets in Suite 303 the last Tuesday of the month from 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm. For more info call 402-354-4519.

    • PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Group meets in the lobby the 1st Thursday of the month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. For more info call 402-354-5834.

    • SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH ORAL, HEAD AND NECK CANCER (SPOHNC): For more info call 402-354-5834.

    • YOUNG ADULT SURVIVOR’S NETWORK: For survivors ages 18-45. For more info call 402-354-5893.

  • Nebraska Cancer Specialists (Midwest Cancer Center Community Room, 17201 Wright Street) Register for any of the below HERE

    • CANCER SURVIVOR IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 11:30 am - 1 pm. Lunch is provided.

    • CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 3:00 pm.

    • COFFEE AND CONVERSATION VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 8:30 am.

CLASSES

LINCOLN

  • Bryan Health - April Sampson Cancer Center (4101 Tiger Lily Road) For more info on any of the below, call 402-481-7920

    • CASTING THROUGH RECOVERY: Therapeutic fly fishing for those affected by cancer. Group meets twice a month at the stocked pond behind the April Sampson Cancer Center.

    • SURVIVORSHIP 101: Nine-week course led by specially trained facilitator. MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND

  • Nebraska Hematology-Oncology (4001 Pioneer Woods Drive) Learn more and register for any of the below HERE or call 402-484-4900, ext. 103.

    • BRAIN FOG CLASS: Next class has not been announced. Please register and you will be contacted once a date has been set.

    • SURVIVORSHIP 101 CLASS: Next class has not been announced. Please register and you will be contacted once a date has been set.

OMAHA

  • CHI Health Bergan Mercy (7500 Mercy Road)

    • CANCER RELATED FATIGUE PROGRAM SERIES: Four month series offered twice a year in Spring (Feb-May) and Fall (Aug-Nov).Group meets monthly during the program on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. For cancer survivors. For more info call Rissy Smith at 402-572-2072 or Donna Wilhelm at 402-717-4718.

    • YOGA AND MINDFULNESS PROGRAM: Four week series offered twice a year in Spring and Fall.Group meets weekly during the program. For cancer survivors. For more info call Abi Waldron at 402-398-6794.

  • CHI Health Lakeside (16901 Lakeside Hills Court)

    • TAI CHAI PROGRAM: Five week series offered twice a year in Spring and Fall. For cancer survivors. For more info call Donna Wilhelm at 402-717-4718.

  • Nebraska Cancer Specialists (Midwest Cancer Center, 17201 Wright Street)

    • FITNESS CLASSES: No-cost fitness classes focused on low-impact, slow, gentle movements intended for individuals at all stages of life, regardless of fitness level. Registration is NOT required. For more info call 531-329-3655 or email events@nebraskacancer.com.