Cancer support groups and education

Cancer Survivorship Group 

Join us the first Tuesday of each month for our Cancer Survivorship Group where we offer an open group discussion – led by one of our licensed social workers – for support no matter where you are in your journey. We welcome anyone with a current or past cancer diagnosis, as well as his or her family, caregivers and friends. Please call 402.559.4420, and leave your name and phone number to RSVP your attendance. 

Time: 5 to 6 p.m. 
A light snack is provided courtesy of Nebraska Medicine.  

Location: 
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center 
505 S. 45th St. 

Call 402.559.4420 to RSVP and for location details.  

During winter months, if the Omaha Public School District cancels activities due to weather, this meeting will also be cancelled.  

 

Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplants Patient/Family Luncheon 

Join us every Thursday for our Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant (BMSCT) support luncheon where we offer an open group discussion – led by one of our licensed transplant social workers – for support throughout the stem cell transplant process. This group is also for patients and family members going through high-dose treatment for acute leukemia. All stem cell transplant patients, family members and caregivers are encouraged to attend at any time – before, during or after their transplant for on-going peer support. 

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
A boxed lunch is provided, in kind, by David Spence and the Cancer Fund. 

Location: 
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
505 S. 45th St. 
Ground level, room 01.12.103  

No RSVP is needed. 

 

Brain Tumor Cancer Support Group 

Join us the third Wednesday of every other month for our Brain Tumor Cancer Support Group where we offer an open group discussion – led by one of our licensed social workers – for support no matter where you are in your journey. We welcome anyone with a current or past brain cancer diagnosis, as well as his or her family, caregivers and friends. Please call 402.559.4420, and leave your name and phone number to RSVP your attendance. 

Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 
A light snack is provided courtesy of Nebraska Medicine. 

Location: 
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center 
505 S. 45th St. 

Call 402.559.4420 to RSVP and for location details.  

During winter months, if the Omaha Public School District cancels activities due to weather, this meeting will also be cancelled.  

 

Colorectal Cancer Support Group 

Join us throughout the year for our Colorectal Cancer Support Group where we partner with Methodist Health System and CHI Health to help facilitate support no matter where you are in your journey. We welcome anyone with a current or past colorectal cancer diagnosis, as well as his or her family, caregivers and friends. Please call 402.559.4420 for more information. 

Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m. 
A light meal is provided.  

Location: 
American Cancer Society 

Call 402.393.5801 to RSVP and for location details.  

During winter months, if the Omaha Public School District cancels activities due to weather, this meeting will also be cancelled.