St. Peters Cancer Support Programs
The following support programs are offered by the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. All programs except the Man to Man support group are held at the cancer center, 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters, MO 63376. For more information, call 636-916-9920.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Focus: A support group for breast cancer patients and survivors.
Meetings:
Fourth Thursday of the month
6:30 to 8 p.m.
CONQUER
Focus: A support group for adults with any type of cancer.
Meetings:
First Thursday of the month
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
KidsCan!
Focus: To support children ages 4 to 12 whose parent or significant caregiver has been diagnosed with cancer. The group provides opportunities for kids to express their feelings through various activities in a safe and protective environment with a trained facilitator. Adults will be offered a program facilitated by a group leader. This program is supported by the Holt Foundation.
Meetings:
Third Wednesday of the month
6:30 to 8 p.m.
To Register: Call 636-916-9927.
LIVEN Program
Focus: An integrated program involving nutritional modification, exercise and weight management designed to improve the quality of life and survival of patients diagnosed with breast, prostate or colorectal cancer. This program is available only to patients undergoing treatment at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.
For Information: Call 636-916-9920.
Look Good, Feel Better
Focus: To help women undergoing cancer treatment learn to cope with appearance-related side effects and regain a sense of self-confidence and control over their lives.
Meetings:
Dates vary
10 a.m. to noon
To Register: Call 314-286-8176.
Man to Man
Focus: A support group for men diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Meetings:
Second Wednesday of the month
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
HealthWise Center
Professional Building I
6 Jungermann Circle, Suite 117
St. Peters, MO 63376