UT Southwestern Medical Center has a caring staff of medical professionals who are committed to enhancing patients’ quality of life as well as meeting the needs of patients’ families. Our staff can direct them to a variety of informative and enriching support groups and other resources, which can be tailored to meet a specific situation.

The Simmons Cancer Center social workers host a number of support groups allowing cancer patients and their families to share concerns, inspiration and advice about living with cancer in the company of others with similar experiences. Open to all cancer patients, family, and caregivers, these free support groups can help facilitate emotional well-being throughout a patient's cancer journey. 

SUPPORT GROUPS

Caregivers Journey: Education, Information, and Support
Provides support to caregivers through education and information on relevant topics
Facilitated by Simmons Cancer Center social workers
2nd Wednesday of the month, 12-1 p.m.
4th Wednesday of the month, 6-7 p.m.
Simmons Cancer Center, 3rd floor, Conference Room NC3.2222
To register, call 214-645-2672.

Husbands and Partners of Women With Cancer
Open to husbands and partners of women with any cancer diagnosis
Facilitated by Jack Hamilton, LCSW
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 5:30-7 p.m.
W.A. Monty and Tex Moncrief Radiation Oncology Building (adjacent to the Seay Building), Conference Room NF 3.102
To register, please call 214-645-2742.

Man to Man
Open to men with prostate cancer
2nd Monday of odd-numbered months (January, March, May, July, September, November), 4:30-6 p.m.
University Hospital-Zale Lipshy, Physicians Dining Room
To register, call 214-645-8787.

Thriving After Breast Cancer: Lymphedema Support Group
Class uses exercise/movement to reduce the effects of lymphedema
3rd Friday of each month
Simmons Cancer Center, 3rd floor, Conference Room NC3.222

Women’s Journey of Hope Support Group
Open to women who are surviving a cancer diagnosis
Facilitated by Sonya Reyes, LCSW, OSW-C,
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 5:30-7 p.m.
To register, call 214-645-2672.