West County Cancer Support Programs

The following regular support programs are offered by the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. All programs are held at the cancer center, 10 Barnes West Drive, Medical Office Building 2, Suite 100, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.

Additional lectures and presentations held in conjunction with The Wellness Community of Greater St. Louis are offered throughout each month. Please check our online calendar of events for specific details.

Art Studio

Focus: Creative activities for patients and caregivers. Projects for sessions vary. All supplies are provided. For information, call Sarah Colby at 314-285-0592.

Sessions:
Dates and times vary 

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. To register, call Emily Marshall at 314-996-3362.

Meetings in 2013:

• Jan. 28
• Feb. 18
• March 18
• April 15
• May 20
• June 17
• July 15
• Aug. 19
• Sept. 16
• Oct. 21
• Nov. 18
• Dec. 16

All sessions will be held in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Siteman's west county location from 10 a.m. to noon.

Metastatic Cancers Networking Group

Focus: To help patients who have been diagnosed with metastatic cancer live with and manage their disease. Sessions are led by a licensed therapist. Family and caregivers are welcome to attend as well. This group is sponsored by The Wellness Community of Greater St. Louis. For more information, call 314-238-2000.

Meetings:
First Wednesday of each month
1 to 2:30 p.m.

Third Thursday of each month
10 to 11:30 a.m.

Pet Therapy

Focus: Trained pet therapy dogs provide comfort to patients and their loved ones. For more information, call 314-996-8270.

Sessions:
Dates and times vary