About Cancer Support Services at the MemorialCare Cancer Center

The education, support and encouragement we provide our patients and their family members are equally as important as the high-quality medical care we deliver.

We understand that facing a cancer diagnosis can change a person’s life in virtually every way. And we also recognize that cancer affects a patient’s family and loved ones. That’s why we have created special support groups and services that can assist each patient throughout their cancer journey, well beyond the care they receive while in our hospital.

There is no charge to attend any of our groups and they all meet at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center in Fountain Valley. A complimentary light meal is provided at each meeting.

View up-to-date information about our support groups

Cancer Support Groups

• The Journey—Breast Cancer Support Group
  This is a special group for women at any stage of the breast cancer experience, as well as their female loved ones. This group provides educational information and supportive discussions.
• Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group
  This group provides support for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and is a place to share feelings, concerns and gain valuable information.
• Women in Treatment (W.I.T.) Support Group
  This is a special group for women currently undergoing treatment for cancer. This group provides educational information and supportive discussion.
• Prostate Support Group
  This group provides supportive discussion and educational information for prostate cancer patients and their family members and friends.
• Transitions/Bereavement
  This group provides support for adults who have recently lost a loved one to cancer.
• Caregivers Support Group
  This group provides support for adult caregivers supporting and caring for patients with cancer.
• Lymphedema Support Group
  This group is designed to provide information and education regarding the causes and treatment of lymphedema.
• Yoga for Women Living with Cancer
  This class incorporates stretching and gentle movement to build strength, endurance and flexibility, and is a wonderful way to boost energy and heal the mind and body.
• Brain Tumor Support Group
  A group discussion for adults designed to help brain tumor patients understand and cope with illness. All adult family members and friends are welcome to join in all sessions.
• Kids Inc.
  This group provides information and education in a supportive setting for children ages 6-17 who have a parent, sibling, relative or loved one who has cancer or is dealing with the loss of a loved one. Pre-registration is required for this group. Please call (714) 378-7950 to register. This group meets at the same time as the caregivers support group.

  Please call Dani Daniels, LCSW, at (714) 378-7950 for additional information about the cancer support services at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center.

• On-site American Cancer Society Information Center at the Breast Center at Orange Coast Memorial—providing free information and cancer resources to patients and their loved ones
• Spiritual Counseling—a network of various religious and spiritual counselors available to patients.
• Oncology care coordinators and educators—dedicated and compassionate professionals with decades of collective experience in caring for cancer patients
• Wig bank and prosthesis center—free service for patients who have undergone surgical and chemotherapy treatments
• Peer network of caring cancer survivors—access to a strong and supportive group of patients with first-hand cancer experience.