Finding other individuals who can relate to your experiences can be encouraging. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness, but rather an indication of your determination to help yourself. Support groups provide an organized way for people to help each other. Participants find a support system. Participants find acceptance.
Participants can share emotions.
Participants learn what to expect. Participants receive encouragement. Participants can help others. Gilda's Club A free emotional and social support community for men, women and children with any type of cancer, their families and friends. For questions or comments about this site, please contact the webmaster.