Providing Support to One Another

McLeod Heath helps cancer patients with more than just medicine. We offer several support groups for cancer patients and their loved ones. These monthly meetings offer comfort, teach coping skills, present Information, help reduce anxiety, and provide a place for people to share common concerns and emotional support. See list below.

 

Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets the Third Thursday of the Month
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment & Research
401 E. Cheves Street – Florence, SC
Contact: Raquel Serrano, (843) 777-5695

Prostate Cancer Support Group
Meets the Fourth Thursday of the Month
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment & Research
401 E. Cheves Street – Florence, SC
Contact: Raquel Serrano, (843) 777-5695

Brain Tumor Support Group
Meets the Second Thursday of the Month
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment & Research
401 E. Cheves Street – Florence, SC
Contact: Penny Simmons, (843) 777-6321

 

Artful Expressions Support Group
(open to patients and caregivers)
Meets the Third Tuesday of the Month
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Florence Museum
111 West Cheves Street – Florence SC
Contact: Raquel Serrano, (843) 777-5695

In This Together Support Group
Meets the Second Tuesday of the Month
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment & Research
401 E. Cheves Street – Florence, SC
Contact: Penny Simmons, (843) 777-6321

 

For more information on cancer resources to help you during your journey, please call Raquel Serrano
at (843) 777-5695 or email rserrano@mcleodhealth.org

  • Outpatient Dietitian

    To meet the nutritional needs of McLeod Cancer Center patients, McLeod offers the services of an Outpatient Certified Oncology Dietitian. Blake Dwyer, MS, RD, CSD, LD provides services to patients with a current or previous cancer diagnosis and who are actively followed by an oncologist at McLeod Regional Medical Center. To make an appointment with Blake Dwyer, ask your Oncologist for a referral.

  • Oncology Social Workers

    McLeod offers patients the assistance of licensed oncology social workers. Our Oncology Social Workers are professionals who provide psychosocial services to patients, their families, and significant others after a cancer diagnosis to provide emotional support, counseling, and education.

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    These social workers can link patients and families to a variety of services necessary when diagnosed with cancer such as assisting with information about support groups/programs, community resources, information regarding transportation needs, and financial concerns such as disability and Medicaid.

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