Support Groups

Members of the cancer support groups (self-help) identify themselves with similar tumour type or have common goals/direction. Most of these support groups are co-led by a volunteer patient leader and a team of healthcare professionals, such as medical social workers, nurses, and medical physicians. Activities include medical education, health information, and psychosocial support.

Adolescents & Young Adults / Sarcoma Support Group
A support group for adolescent and young adult patients between 18 - 39 years old, patients with sarcoma (regardles of age), and caregivers.

Date	Time	Topics
12 Jan 19 (Sat)	10.30 am - 2.00pm	Anniversary Celebration
18 May 19 (Sat)	10.30 am - 2.00pm	Juicing and Nutrition
20 Jul 19 (Sat)	10.30 am - 2.00pm	Mindfulness and Aromatherapy
21 Sept 19 (Sat)	10.30 am - 2.00pm	Baking
14 Dec 19 (Sat)	10.30 am - 2.00pm	End of Year Celebration

Art & Wellness (A&W) Support Group
Art & Wellness (A&W) is a support group for cancer patients to come together to enjoy the process of art making. Art is therapeutic and a good medicine for the mind and body, even more so, when cancer patients come together as a community to support one another.

Date	Time	Topics
12 Jan 19 (Sat)	9.00 am - 11.30 am	Ang Pao Lantern Making
2 Mar 19 (Sat)	9.00 am - 11.30 am	Marbling
13 Apr 19 (Sat)	9.00 am - 11.30 am	Alcohol Ink Abstract Painting
11 May 19 (Sat)	9.00 am - 11.30 am	Wau Bulan (Malay Kites) Making
15 Jun 19 (Sat)	9.00 am - 11.30 am	Clay Art
20 Jul 19 (Sat)	9.00 am - 11.30 am	Clay Art
3 Aug 19 (Sat)	9.00 am - 11.30 am	Mandala Art on Plate
14 Sep 19 (Sat)	9.00 am - 11.30 am	Rangoli Art
12 Oct 19 (Sat)	9.00 am - 11.30 am	Screen Painting
9 Nov 19 (Sat)	9.00 am - 11.30 am	Christmas Lantern Making

At Risk of Cancers (ARC) Support Group
For patients and family members diagnosed with hereditary cancer syndromes

Date	Time	Topics
2 Mar 19 (Sat)	10.00am – 12.00pm	Management of Colon Cancer for Patients with Hereditary Colon Cancer Syndromes
1 Jun 19 (Sat)	10.00am – 12.00pm	Building Self-resiliency and Decision Making Skills
3 Aug 19 (Sat)	10.00am – 12.00pm	Nature Resiliency to Overcome Adversities
7 Dec 19 (Sat)	10.00am – 12.00pm	End of Year Party

Breast Cancer Support Group
A support group for cancer patients diagnosed with stage 0 – 3A breast cancer and their caregivers.

Date	Time	Topics
10 Jan 19 (Thur)	5.30pm – 8.30pm	Life after Breast Cancer
14 Feb 19 (Thur)	5.30pm – 8.30pm	Eat and Live Better
11 Apr 19 (Thur)	5.30pm – 8.30pm	Where are You Now in Your Cancer Journey?
9 May 19 (Thur)	5.30pm – 8.30pm	Breast Surgery and Reconstruction Updates
11 Jul 19 (Thur)	5.30pm – 8.30pm	Awareness of Breast Prothesis
8 Aug 19 (Thur)	5.30pm – 8.30pm	Fear of Recurrence
12 Sep 19 (Thurs)	5.30pm – 8.30pm	Prevention & Management of Lymphedema
12 Oct 19 (Thurs)	8.00am – 12.00pm	Outdoor Nature Event: Walk the Talk
14 Nov 19 (Thurs)	5.30pm – 8.30pm	Coping with Side Effects of Treatment for Breast Cancer
7 Dec 19 (Sat)	TBC	Lunch Makanmania

SGH-NCCS Colorectal Cancer Support Group
A support group for colorectal cancer patients of all stages and their caregivers.

Date	Time	Topics
12 Jan 19 (Sat)	3.30pm – 5.30pm	Mindfulness
9 Mar 19 (Sat)	3.30pm – 5.30pm	Colorectal Cancer Awareness Week
13 Apr 19 (Sat)	3.30pm – 5.30pm	Nutrition
11 May 19 (Sat)	3.30pm – 5.30pm	What is Palliative Care?
8 Jun 19 (Sat)	3.30pm – 5.30pm	Continence Week
13 Jul 19 (Sat)	TBC	Outing
14 Sep 19 (Sat)	3.30 pm - 5.30 pm	Funeral Preparation
12 Oct 19 (Sat)	3.30pm – 5.30pm	Ostomy Awareness Day
9 Nov 19 (Sat)	3.30pm – 5.30pm	Traditional Chinese Medicine
14 Dec 19 (Sat)	3.30 pm - 5.30 pm	End of Year Party

Nasopharyngeal Cancer Support Group
A support group for nasopharyngeal cancer patients of all stages and their caregivers. Other types of head and neck cancer patients are welcome to join.

Date	Time	Topic
4 Jan 19 (Fri)	6.30pm – 9.30pm	Eating to Stay Cancer-free
16 Feb 19 (Sat)	Lunch	Chinese New Year Celebration - Lohei Party and Lunch
8 Mar 19 (Fri)	6.30 pm - 9.30 pm	Members’ sharing - My Cancer Journey
5 Apr 19 (Fri)	6.30pm – 9.30pm	Side Effects of Treatment - What to Expect When
10 May 19 (Fri)	6.30pm – 9.30pm	TCM - Role in Managing Side Effects
7 Jun 19 (Fri)	6.30pm – 9.30pm	Maintaining & Improving Muscle and Joint Health
5 Jul 19 (Fri)	6.30pm – 9.30pm	When NPC Strikes Again
16 Aug 19 (Fri)	6.30pm – 9.30pm	Members’ Sharing - Diet & Nutrition
6 Sep 19 (Fri)	6.30pm – 9.30pm	Securing Insurance After Diagnosis & Treatment
4 Oct 19 (Fri)	6.30pm – 9.30pm	Dealing with Speech & Swallowing Problems
1 Nov 19 (Fri)	6.30 pm - 9.30 pm	Members’ Sharing - Emotional & Mental Well-being

Nasopharyngeal Cancer Support Group- Online!
Visit www.healthexchange.sg. Click on “Forum” tab and locate the group on that page!

Kumpulan Sokongan Sinar Harapan (Malay Support Group)
Kumpulan Sokongan Sinar Harapan bertujuan untuk memberi pengetahuan, sokongan psikologi dan emosi kepada pesakit-pesakit barah Melayu, keluarga dan penjaga mereka, melalui aktiviti perbincangan dan berkongsi pengalaman.

Date	Time	Topics
12 Jan 19 (Sat)	2.30pm – 4.30pm	Social Assistance Schemes in Singapore
16 Feb 19 (Sat)	2.30pm – 4.30pm	Basic Farming, Horticulture Therapy
13 Apr 19 (Sat)	2.30pm – 4.30pm	Healthy Cooking
22 Jun 19 (Sat)	2.30pm – 4.30pm	Hari Raya Celebration
13 Jul 19 (Sat)	2.30pm – 4.30pm	Outing
24 Aug 19 (Sat)	2.30pm – 4.30pm	Healthy Lifestyle: Zumba
14 Sep 19 (Sat)	2.30pm – 4.30pm	My Relationship wtih Cancer
12 Oct 19 (Sat)	2.30pm – 4.30pm	Post-Treatment Care
9 Nov 19 (Sat)	2.30pm – 4.30pm	Prevention & Management

The Revival Connection Support Group
A support group for patients with advanced and recurrent cancer and their caregivers.

Date	Time	Topics
16 Feb 19 (Sat)	2.00pm – 4.30pm	Chinese New Year Celebration
20 Apr 19 (Sat)	2.00pm – 4.30pm	14th TRC Anniversary: Visit to Tan Chin Tuan Museum
17 Aug 19 (Sat)	2.00pm – 4.30pm	Chinatown Heritage Museum
19 Oct 19 (Sat)	2.00pm – 4.30pm	Fishing Port & Ben Frozen Foods
16 Nov 19 (Sat)	2.00pm – 4.30pm	Pulau Ubin Outing

The Revival Connection Support Group Support Group- Online!
Visit www.healthexchange.sg. Click on “Forum” tab and locate the group on that page!

Obstetrics & Gynecology Support Group
A support group for female patients with women cancers (i.e. cancers of the womb, ovary, and cervix).

The group typically meets once every two month, either on a first of last Friday evening from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Please e-mail or call to enquire further.