OSTOMY ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK / 212-864-1968
BROOKLYN OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meeting location:
Maimonides Medical Center, 4802 Tenth Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Administration Building
Date/Time TBD
Our meetings are free and open to the public, no RSVP is required. Individuals who want to attend and/or have questions, please contact the Wound Ostomy Nursing Specialist Team at 718-283-7954.
WOCN team: Karine Arzoumanov; Monica Cabrera, Anjelika Kuvaldina and Sau Man 'Christine' Pang, MSN, RN, CWOCN, Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Team Coordinator
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER / SELECTED SUPPORT & EDUCATION RESOURCES
MSKCC offers a variety of seminars, support group meetings, workshops and other programs focusing on living beyond cancer. All participants must have had a diagnosis of cancer. Many are available to non-MSKCC outpatients. Below are some selected offerings that may be of particular interest to Ostomy Association of New York meeting attendees and visitors to the OANY website.
Note: Information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, and to view additional offerings, visit:
https://www.mskcc.org/experience/patient-support/counseling/support-groups-programs
Colorectal Cancer Support Group
A support group for men and women who have completed treatment for colorectal cancer. Discussion topics include diet and nutrition, adjusting to physical changes, and managing anxiety. Discussions are led by a social worker and nurse practitioner. Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 1:00 pm - 2:30pm
2023 dates to come
Registration is required.If you are new and would like to register, complete the online form at. https://www.mskcc.org/event/colorectal-cancer-support-group-02
An MSK oncology social worker will contact you about your registration and conduct an assessment. Please Note: Due to the increased volume of requests, please allow up to 2 weeks for a social worker to connect with you. If you have already registered and received an assessment, you do not need to complete the online form.
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Bladder Cancer Support Group
This is a support group for people who have completed treatment for bladder cancer. This group is co-led by an oncology social worker and nurse. The group is held on Thursdays, from 12:00 - 1:15pm
2023 meeting dates
February 9, 12:00 to 1:15pm
March 9, 12:00 to 1:15pm
Registration is required.
If you are new and would like to register, please complete the online form at: https://www.mskcc.org/event/bladder-cancer-support-group.
An MSK oncology social worker will contact you about your registration and conduct an assessment. Please Note: Due to the increased volume of requests, please allow up to 2 weeks for a social worker to connect with you.
If you have already registered and received an assessment, you do not need to complete the online form.
Dating and Disclosure
After treatment, it can be hard to know when, how and whether to disclose your cancer history. This interactive discussion will focus on the complexities of dating after treatment. A consultation is necessary.
2023 Meeting date:
Tuesday, February 7, 12:00 to 1:15pm
Registration is required.If you are new and would like to register, complete the online form at: https://www.mskcc.org/event/dating-and-disclosure.
An MSK oncology social worker will contact you about your registration and conduct an assessment. Please Note: due to the increased volume of requests, please allow up to 2 weeks for a social worker to connect with you. If you have already registered and received an assessment, you do not need to complete the online form.
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Embodied: Coping with Cancer-Related Body Image Changes
This program will cover common body image concerns for individuals who have completed treatment for cancer. It will review how physical changes after treatment can impact one's sense of self. A consultation is necessary.
2023 Meeting date:
Wednesday, March 1, 2:00 to 3:30pm
Registration is required.
To register for this program, please complete the online form at: https://www.mskcc.org/event/embodied-coping-cancer-related-body-image-changes-rlac
Ostomy Support Group for Colorectal Patients
Provides online support and education for people who are living with an ostomy regardless of their cancer diagnosis. The group will discuss issues that may arise while adjusting to living with an ostomy. Participants provide each other with emotional and practical support and share information and experiences. The group meets on the third Thursday of every month.
2023 Meeting Dates:
February 16, 4:00 to 5:00pm
March 16, 4:00 to 5:00pm
If you are new and would like to register, please complete the online form at https://www.mskcc.org/event/ostomy-support-group
An Orientation to Life After Cancer
This presentation and interactive discussion will review common emotions and practical concerns that arise when treatment is over. Both patients and caregivers are welcome to join.
2023 Meeting dates:
Wednesday, January 25, 1:00 to 2:15pm
Tuesday, April 25, 1:00 to 2:15pm
Wednesday, July 12, 1:00 to 2:15pm
Tuesday, October 24, 1:00 to 2:15pm
To register, please complete the online form at https://www.mskcc.org/event/orientation-life-after-cancer-online-program
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Westchester
Sleepy Hollow, NY
914-699-8476
Jean Kelly
Rockland County Ostomy Support Group Meetings are held at Good Samaritan Hospital 255 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY 10901 Group meets 4x/year: meeting dates to come. No RSVP required. Please stop at front desk to confirm meeting room. Contact: Debra Siddi, WOCN, 845-641-7447, debrnet@aol.com
J-Pouch Group
A support site dedicated to the Ileo-anal anastomosis, or "J-Pouch" operation.
Pull-Thru Network Inc.
Lori Parker, Executive Director
309-262-0786
email: pullthrunetwork@gmail.com
https://www.pullthrunetwork.org/
Pull-thru Network, Inc. is a volunteer-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing information, education, support and advocacy for families, children, teens and adults who are living with the challenges of congenital anorectal, colorectal, and/or urogenital disorders and any of the associated diagnoses.
Quality Life Association
The Quality Life Association is a non-profit nationwide association aimed at meeting the special needs of the continent ostomate and to educate others on the latest advances in ostomy options.
For Support Groups in Other Areas, go to:
We are an affiliated support group of the United Ostomy Associations of America.
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