A Sister of Sisters (S.O.S.)
An African American Breast Cancer Survivor Support Group
4th Thursday of each month
Providence Irvington Village (community room)
420 NE Mason St., Portland OR
For more information contact Marilyn Boss at 503-939-2030
Gentle Yoga for Women Healing from Cancer
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Monday evenings at the Center for Health and Healing
3303 SW Bond Avenue, Portland OR 97239
Pre-registration and primary care physician clearance required
Katie Hennis: 503 494-4580
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for people healing from cancer/their caregivers
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
8 week sessions begin several times per year
OHSU Center for Health and Healing
3303 SW Bond Avenue, Portland OR 97239
Registration required
Katie Hennis: 503 494-4580
American Cancer Society
0330 SW Curry St.
Portland, OR 97239
503.295.6422
(Serves Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington)
Reach to Recovery (for breast cancer patients)
Cancer Connection- Kaiser Permanente Health Plan
Volunteer outreach program for those newly diagnosed with cancer at Kaiser Permanente.
Cancer Counseling Center
Interstate Medical Office Central
3600 N Interstate
Portland, OR 97227
503.331.6550
Ruth Bach, M. Ed, LPC, Director/Counselor Ruth.bach@kp.org
Mind/Body Support Group
Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm
Ruth Bach, M. Ed, LPC
Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center
Surviving Cancer Together Support Group
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Selma Annala
1130 NW 22nd Suite 200
Portland, OR 97210
503.413.7284
Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital
Art Therapy for Children Whose Parent Has Cancer
For information/appointment
Ellen (Thursdays & Fridays) - 503.413.8404
Breast Cancer Education and Support Group
1040 NW 22nd (lower level)
Portland, OR 97210
3rd Monday of each month, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Wendy Talbot, LCSW - 503.413.7921
Counseling Services
Bereavement, coping with cancer, life planning, and
stress management/relaxation
Selma Annala
503.413.7284
Familias en Acción Latino Support Group (in Spanish)
11:00am-1:00pm, every second Saturday of the month
Augustina Lutheran Church
2710 NE 14th Ave.
Portland, OR 97212
Healthy Eating after Cancer Treatment
503.413.6679 for information
Marci Reed RD, LD. 503.413.6679 for information.
Mind/Body Exercise Classes
NIA – Monday/Wednesday 11:00am-12:00pm
503.413.7284
Fitness Center
2145 NW Overton
Portland, OR 97210
QiGong –
Feb, March, April
Mondays/Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Tues 5:30pm-7:00pm
Strategies for Living with Cancer
Six week series/ Call for Information
Selma Annala
503.413.7284
Gynecological Support Group
1130 NW 22nd Ave
Portland, OR 97210
2nd Floor Conference Room 219
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 12:00pm-1:30pm
Kate Leonard, PhD
503.292.9873 or 503.413.7284
Yoga for Women with Cancer
Good Samaritan Hospital
Women’s Wellness Center - Class Room Lower Level
1040 NW 22nd
Portland, OR 97210
Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Fridays, 10:30am-12:00pm
Pre-registration and medical clearance required.
Kathleen Perkins - 503.292.3653
Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center
Surviving Cancer Together Support Group
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm
24800 SE Stark
Gresham, OR 97030
Wendy Talbot - 503.413.7921
Legacy Meridian Park Hospital
Breast Cancer Education and Support Group
3rd Tuesdays, 12:00pm-1:30pm
19300 SW 65th Tualatin OR, 97062
Chryl Julia, MSW
503.692.2113
Lymphedema Support Group
2nd Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:30 pm
Selma Annala
503.413.7284
Surviving Cancer Together Support Group
2nd Tuesdays, 2:00pm-3:30 pm
Chryl Julia, MSW 503.692.2113
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital
Surviving Cancer Together Support Group
Selma Annala
2211 NE 139th Ave,
Vancouver WA 98686
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 12:15pm-1:30pm
503.413.7284 or 1.800.220.4937
Lesbian Support and Bereavement Groups
Women Living with Cancer and Their Support People
Hambleton Project
1112 NE 21st
Portland, OR 97232
503.335.6591 hambproj@easystreet.com www.hambletonproject.org
Providence Portland Medical Center
Aquatic Center Cancer Pool Program
5050 NE Hoyt St
Portland, OR 97212
For more information: 503.215.6301
Breast Cancer Patient Advocate
Providence Portland Plaza
Krista Nelson, MSW – 503.215.3204
Breast Cancer Education and Support Group
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 5:00pm-6:30 pm
Krista Nelson, MSW – 503.215.3204
Breast Cancer Outreach Program (BCOP)
Trained volunteers, who have had breast cancer, will provide
information and support for breast cancer patients and their
families, before, during and after treatments for breast cancer.
Volunteers are available through direct request from a patient,
or with a physician's referral.
Free to all patients and support persons.
Christine Mulder, BCOP Coordinator – 503.215.3206
Cancer Counseling and Support Services
Free to patients/family that have a physician on the staff
Katie Hartnett, M.Ed., LPC – 503.215.6015
Cancer Support Group
A smaller group for persons dealing with cancer
Tuesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Katie Hartnett, M.Ed., LPC –503.215.6015
Cancer Support Group for Family and Friends
Providence Professional Plaza
Wednesdays, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Katie Hartnett, M.Ed, LPC - 503.215.6015
Family Program Group (for the whole family)
Providence Professional Plaza
2nd Thursdays, Registration Required
Dinner 6:00pm-6:30pm/Group 6:30pm-8:00pm
Krista Nelson, MSW – 503.215.3204
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Breast Cancer Patient Advocates
Ruth J. Spear Center
June Nakamura, LCSW
Beth Ruml, RN, LCSW - 503.216.4676
Breast Cancer Outreach Program (BCOP)
Ruth J. Spear Breast Center – 503.216.4673
Trained volunteers, who have had breast cancer
will provide information and support for breast
cancer patients and their families, before, during
and after treatments for breast cancer. Volunteers
are available through direct request from a patient
or with a physician's referral. Free to all patients
and support persons.
Christine Mulder, BCOP Coordinator
Breast Cancer Education and Support Group
Ruth J. Spear Breast Center
1st, 3rd, 5th Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm
Beth Ruml, RN, LCSW 503.216.4676
Diana Gaughan, RN, OCN – 503.216.4675
Cancer Counseling and Support Services
Diane Harris, MSW, LCSW – 503.216.2917
Toni Lonning, MSW, LCSW – 503.216.2280
Cancer Group for Families and Friends
Wednesdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Diane Harris, MSW, LCSW – 503.216.2917
Toni Lonning, MSW, LCSW – 503.216.2280
Cancer Support Group for People Dealing with Cancer
Wednesdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Diane Harris, MSW, LCSW – 503.216.2917
Toni Lonning, MSW, LCSW – 503.216.2280
Getting Started: Understanding Your Chemotherapy
Tuesdays, 9:30am-11:00am
Call to register, Rosemary McDermott - 503.528.5236
Making Today Count Support Group
For Women Living with Metastatic and Advanced Cancer
Every Wednesday, 11:00am-12:30pm
Breast Cancer Center, St. Vincent's Hospital
Diane Harris, MSW, LCSW - 503.216.2917
Mind/Body Practices for Cancer Patients
This educational/support group is for any person/family member with a cancer diagnosis.
Thursdays, 10:00am-11:30am
Diane Harris, MSW, LCSW – 503.216.2917
Toni Lonning, MSW, LCSW – 503.216.2280
Surviving Cancer..Conscious Living Coaching
Contact name: Benaz Shidfar
503-516-6546
13320 SW Kingston Pl.
Tigard, Or 97223 benaz@benaz.com
Phase II Cancer Group: Journey Well
Breast Center Conference Room.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:30 pm
This group is for all cancer patients, one year beyond completion of your treatment.
Beth Ruml, RN, LCSW at 503.216.4676.
10th Ave Athletic Club
1111 SW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
A program that provides exercise and support for women following breast cancer treatment.
Land Exercise – Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am
Water Exercise – Wednesdays, 11:00-11:45am
Kerry Kemper, membership - 503.294.7419 Membership@10thac.com
