Support Resources for Patients and Families
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center works with local and national organizations to provide resources, support, and educational programs that are available to our patients and their families.
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Events and Support Groups at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center offers a listing of events and support groups for cancer patients and their loved ones. While we've made every effort to ensure these lists are correct, UPMC and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center do not assume any risk for your use of this website.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Events
Breast Health Matters: What Every Person Should Know
Thursday, October 1 at Noon
When it comes to breast cancer, early detection can save lives. Join UPMC breast surgical oncologist, Meaghan Marley, MD, as she explores breast cancer risk factors, mammograms, breast MRIs, self-exams, and emerging advances in breast cancer surgery.
Register now.
Events Benefitting UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Support Groups
UPMC African American Self-Help Cancer Support Group Meeting
Third Friday of the month from noon to 1:30 p.m. at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center – Cooper Conference Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
For more information, call 412-647-1809.
UPMC Bladder Cancer Support Group Meeting
First Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at UPMC St. Margaret – First Floor, Conference Room ABC in Pittsburgh, Pa.
For more information and to register, call 412-781-7222, ext. 4 or email Ann Gradnik.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Caring for the Caregiver Support Group Meeting
Second Tuesday of the month and the fourth Wednesday of the month from 1 to 2 p.m. at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center – Gumberg Family Resource Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
For more information, call 412-864-6659 or email Melissa Potter.
UPMC Central PA Breast Cancer Support Group – East Shore Group
Second Friday of the month at 6 p.m. at UPMC Community Osteopathic, Conference Room 3, Second Floor at 4300 Londonderry Rd, Harrisburg, Pa.
For more information, call 717-545-5000, email Ruby McAllister or Jenn Laspe, or visit Facebook.
UPMC Central PA Breast Cancer Support Group – West Shore Group
Third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at UPMC Outpatient Center, Women’s Cancer Center, Third Floor Waiting Room D, 2020 Technology Parkway in Mechanicsburg, Pa.
For more information, call 717-545-5000, email Ruby McAllister or Jenn Laspe, or visit Facebook.
Harrisburg Ostomy Education and Support Group
Fourth Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at UPMC Outpatient Services, Medical Building 1, Room G 08 in Mechanicsburg, Pa.
For more information, contact Morgan Shughart at 717-782-5565 or ostomy@upmc.edu.
Gettysburg and Hanover Area Ostomy Education and Support Group
Fourth Wednesday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at UPMC Outpatient Center, 2201 Brunswick Drive, 2nd Floor Conference Room in Hanover, Pa.
Please note that January and February’s meetings will be held virtually.
For more information, contact Diane Bartholomew at 717-476-8063, Sharon Brady at 717-451-1287, or Deanna Hyser at 717-316-7007.
Lancaster and Lititz Area Ostomy Education and Support Group
Fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at UPMC Lititz, Multipurpose Room, 1500 Highlands Drive in Lititz, Pa.
For more information, contact Andrea Heisey at 717-568-8875 or ostomy@upmc.edu.
UPMC Memorial Breast & Gyn Oncology Cancer Support Group
Last Monday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at UPMC Memorial in York, Pa.
For further questions or to request monthly emails for meeting updates, please call our main office number 717-801-0765 or reach out to Ashley Knipel, BSN, RN, at 717-815-2514 or knipelal@upmc.edu.
UPMC Memorial Ostomy Education and Support Group
Last Monday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. at Outpatient Services at UPMC Memorial, Entrance C, 1703 Innovation Drive, Suite 2001 in York, Pa.
For more information, contact Heaven Hess at 717-699-4083.
UPMC Memorial Women’s Cancer Support Group
First Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. at UPMC Outpatient Center – Third Floor Multidisciplinary Conference Room in Mechanicsburg, Pa.
For more information, call 717-221-5940 or email gyn_onc_support@upmc.edu.
UPMC Susquehanna Women’s Cancer Concerns Support Group Meeting
Last Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center – Large Conference Room in Williamsport, Pa.
For more information and to register, call 570-320-7877.
UPMC Altoona General Cancer Support Group Meeting
Second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at UPMC Station Medical Center in Altoona, Pa.
For more information or to register, email Mia Tamburri.
