Concord Hospital and other community healthcare facilities sponsor a variety of support groups that are open to the public. Support groups and educational programs provide a comfortable, safe environment where you can share your feelings and thoughts on a particular life experience. All programs require registration.

Cancer Survivor's Day
Join us June 6 from 1 - 3:30 pm for the Annual Cancer Survivor’s Day celebration. Register by calling (603) 227-7000, ext., 6937.

Living with Cancer Support Group
Held the first and third Monday of each month, 4:30-6 pm. Call (603) 227-7000, ext. 3013.

Savor the Season with Salads
Learn how to make delicious summertime salads to beat the heat! We’ll assemble the cancer-fighting ingredients, discuss why they are so beneficial, taste test, and share recipes. Bring one copy of your favorite salad recipe or dressing. June 8 from 5 - 6:30 pm.

Managing Cancer Related Fatigue
An American Cancer Society, I Can Cope session, with ideas to help manage fatigue for patients and family members. June 3 and August 10 from 11 am - 1 pm. Call (603) 230-6031.

Aquatic Exercise Survivors
Experience the benefits of water exercise for survivors. Limited space, register early. Held at Center for Sports Medicine pool at Concord Orthopaedics. June 24, 5:30-6:30 pm. Call (603) 230-6031.

SWIM/Aqua Men
Water fitness classes for cancer survivors and caregivers at the Racquet Club of Concord. $5.00/session (scholarships available) Saturdays April 10 - August 21. 2-3 pm. Call (603) 230-6031.

Gastrointestinal Cancer Networking Lunch
Connect with other patients and caregivers coping with the following diagnosis: esophageal, stomach, colon, rectal and anal cancers. Share information and resources. Thursday, May 27 12-1:30 pm. Call (603) 230-6031.

Man to Man
Held in partnership with the American Cancer Society for men with prostate cancer and their partners on the second Wednesday of each month, 5-7 pm. (No group in August.) Call (603) 230-6031.

Staying Connected Support Group
Held the first Wednesday of each month for women facing breast or gynecological cancer, 5-7 pm. (No groups in July or August.) Call (603) 230-6031.

A Woman’s Journey
Held Fridays July 16 through August 20 for women recently diagnosed with breast or gynecological cancer, 12-1:30 pm. Call (603) 230-6031.

Look Good…Feel Better
Held in partnership with the American Cancer Society for women in treatment to combat appearance related side effects. This is a one day two hour session. June 8, 2-4 pm, July 13, 5-7 pm, and August 10, 2-4 pm. Call (603) 230-6031.

Family Support Group
Held in partnership with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for individuals with blood cancer and their family members the second Monday of each month, 5-7 pm. (No group in August.) Call (603) 230-6031.

Caregivers’ Networking Time
Held on the first Saturday of each month for individuals to meet others, share ideas, energize each other, and learn techniques designed to help anyone who has a loved one with cancer, 9-10:30 am. Call (603) 230-6031.