The staff at the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center sees the whole picture. Our support services help patients and families cope with the emotional, social, spiritual and economic aspects of cancer care.
Support group meetings, some offered in conjunction with the American Cancer Society and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, provide valuable information about cancer diagnosis and treatment. Guest speakers include doctors and nurses.
All support meetings are free of charge and open to patients, family members, friends and the public. Check the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center calendar for the dates, times and places of support group meetings that can help you and your family.
Support Groups and Special Programs
Laryngectomy Support Group
Description: This is a support group for larynegectomy patients, their families and friends.
Activities: Meets every third Saturday
Location: Eastern Carolina ENT Head and Neck Surgery, Greenville, NC
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Contact Number: 252-752-5227
Registration: Not Required
Brain Trust
Description: A support group for patients with benign or malignant brain tumors and their family members.
Sponsors: Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Activities: Meets every 2nd Wednesday of each month
Location: Hope Lodge Conference Room, 930 Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Cathy Eadus, RN
Contact Phone: 252-847-2611
Registration: Not Required
Camp Rainbow
Description:
Camp Rainbow is a summer camping experience for children with cancer or hemophilia and their siblings which began in 1982 and is now a week long experience with an estimated 100 campers attending each year.
Children who have lost a sibling to cancer are also strongly encouraged to attend. The camp is staffed by physicians, nurses and other volunteers who provide necessary medical support and emotional encouragement.
Sponsors: Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, East Carolina University
Location: Camp Don-Lee, located on the Neuse River near Arapahoe, North Carolina
Website: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/pediatrics/Pediatrics-Camp-Rainbow.cfm
Contact Person: Jacquelyn P. Sauls, Rainbow Services Director
Contact e-mail: saulsj@ecu.edu
Contact Number: 252-744-4676
Registration: Required
Donations for Camp Rainbow are accepted at:
ECU Medical Foundation
525 Moye Boulevard
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 744-2238
Living On After Loss Description: A support group for adults dealing with the loss of a family member or loved one.
Sponsors: Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Activites: This eight-week series is offered quarterly and includes two educational sessions and six support sessions.
Contact Person: Kimberly Garner
Contact Numbers: 252-847-9450 or 1-800-223-9328
Registration: Required
Pathways to Hope Description: A monthly bereavement support group
Sponsors: Pastoral Services at Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Activities: Meets third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hope Lodge Conference Room, 930 Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Paula Bowen
Contact Numbers: 252-847-7943 or 1-800-223-9328
Registration: Not Required
New Colors Description: A support group for children dealing with the loss of a family member or loved one.
Sponsors: Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Activites: This eight-week series consists of two educational sessions and six support sessions. Age groups are as follows: 5-8 years; 9-12 years; 13-18 years.
Contact Person: Paula Bowen
Contact Numbers: 252-847-7943 or 1-800-223-9328
Registration: Required
I Can Cope Description: A series of four, two hour educational classes for people with cancer and their families and friends.
Sponsors: Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society
Activities: four, two hour educational classes
Location: Groups are held throughout the region
Contact: American Cancer Society
Contact Number: 1-800-282-4914
Registration: Required
Man to Man Description: Provides education and support for men with prostate cancer.
Sponsors: Pitt County Memorial Hospital and the American Cancer Society
Activities: Meets second Tuesday of each month
Location: Hope Lodge Conference Room, 930 Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Contact Numbers: 252-847-2611 or 1-800-223-9328
Registration: Not Required
Making It Description: A support group for patients with breast cancer.
Sponsors: Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Activities: Meets the third Monday of each month
Location: Hope Lodge conference room. 930 Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Contact Number: 252-847-6550
Alternate Numbers: 252-847-7867 or 1-800-223-9328
Registration: Not Required
Positive Image Description: A support group for cancer patients focusing on mutual support and stress management.
Activities: Meets first and third Monday of each month
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Contact Number: 252-940-0994
Alternate Number: 252-758-8097
Or email: eakesg@ecu.edu
Registration: Not Required
Leukemia Family Support Group
Description: Educational session for people with leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma and their families and friends.
Sponsors: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Activites: Meets quarterly. Call for the next meeting.
Contact Person: Paula Bowen
Contact Number: 252-847-7943
Alternate Numbers: 252-847-7867 or 1-800-223-9328
Camp Dove Description: A retreat for cancer survivors, 18 or older, that provides creative and educational support.
Sponsors: Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center and Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Activities: A three-day, two-night camp
Location: Trinity Center at Pine Knoll Shores
Contact Numbers: 252-847-9450 or 1-800-223-9328
Registration: Required
Look Good . . . Feel Better Description: A support group that helps patients confront and deal with changes in physical appeareance that result from cancer, medication and other treatment.
Sponsors: American Cancer Society
Activities: Call for information regarding the next session
Contact Number: 1-800-282-4914
Registration: Required
