Find a support group
Joining a support group can help you during your cancer diagnosis, treatment, and beyond.
Bosom Buddies
A Breast Health Foundation initiative. A safe space for breast cancer patients, survivors, families, and friends to connect face-to-face, share experiences, and listen to expert talks on breast health and survivorship.
mybreast.org.za | 0860 283 343 | [email protected]
Cancer Heroes
A monthly (every third Wednesday)in-person support group hosted at MH&P-Rehab Matters.
Tel: 011 966 5249 / Email: [email protected]
Living with cancer – Cancer warriors, survivors and patients
The WhatsApp support group is a nationwide safe space dedicated to those who have been affected by cancer whether as survivors, patients, or warriors currently navigating their journey.
Family and friends’ group
This is a WhatsApp community facilitated by a qualified psychologist who has an interest in cancer-related trauma and emotional care. This safe, confidential space is designed specifically for the loved ones of those affected by cancer including spouses, partners, parents, siblings, children, and close friends.
Love Your Nuts
Talking to other testicular cancer survivors makes the journey easier. You can say what you think, talk about your fears, and allow your emotions. A survivor can relate to that because he has been there and can share tips and encourage patients not to give up.
Visit loveyournuts.org
SASS
The South African Society of Ostomates community is a safe, supportive space for ostomates, clinicians, and suppliers to connect, learn, and grow together. Whether you’re new to living with a stoma or have years of experience, you’ll find a welcoming, knowledgeable network here.
Visit sasstomates.org.za / Scan these QR codes using the WhatsApp camera to join these groups.
CANSA
A virtual monthly CANSA support group has been launched to boost the reach it has already achieved through its face-to-face support groups, Facebook and WhatsApp support groups, run across SA. The virtual support group is managed by trained counsellors, the topics vary, and the format is relaxed and supportive and encourages engagement and input by survivors.
CANSA runs WhatsApp support groups on both a national and regional basis, with regional groups limited to patients in a certain geographical area. Nationally there are groups that offer bereavement, caregiver, and newly diagnosed patient support. There are also groups dedicated to women survivors and groups for men survivors. Then there is an ostomy support group and one for teens from 13 to 17 years old.
CANSA has three support groups: Cancer Survivors – Champions of Hope for cancer survivors (patients/those in remission), Caring for the Caregivers for caregivers of cancer survivors (patients), and TLC – Childhood Cancer Support for children and parents/guardians affected by cancer.
For more info, visit cansa.org.za or mail [email protected]
NETS
The Neuroendocrine Cancer support is open to patients and family members. They also have Zoom meetings from time to time.
Wings of Hope
The support group is available to provide guidance on the best platform that works for you: public meetings, hospital visits, or telephonic calls.
Visit wingsofhope.org.za