Survivor Journeys™: provides cancer survivor and caregiver support
Survivor Journeys™ is a community-based support network of professionals from diverse clinical and community backgrounds who provide cancer survivors, caregivers, and loved ones unique survivorship services in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut.
Our services are built on collaboration with local provider and cancer survivors, along with regional and nationally recognized cancer organizations. Our programs include:
- Cancer-specific support groups
- Survivor and caregiver peer mentoring program
- Educational scholarships and programs
- Survivor subsidies
- Community outreach programs
- Community-based referrals meeting the unique needs of cancer survivors and their loved ones
- Pet therapy
- Professional development workshops and presentations
All support groups are confidential and free of charge.
Latest News
May, 2nd 2019
In some cases, despite a cancer care team’s best effort, cancer comes back after treatment. This is known as a relapse or recurrence. The…
April, 29th 2019
Survivor Journeys is holding a free workshop designed to educate cancer survivors, caregivers, and loved ones.
April, 20th 2019
Former Boston Red Sox president and CEO Larry Lucchino, who was treated for cancer in 1986 at Dana-Farber, is keynote speaker at a day-long…
Upcoming Events
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May23The Caregiver GroupDates & TimesStarts: 05/23/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 05/23/2019 @ 7:00 pmLocationAgawam Senior Center, 954 Main Street (Route 159), Agawam, MA 01001SummaryCindy Lawlor, LICSW and Louise Sawyer (both experienced caregivers) facilitate a monthly support group for caregivers of cancer survivors. Come and share your caregiving story of challenges and hope. All are welcome. If you are interested in participating remotely from home, please register online and indicate in your message that you would like to participate remotely. This group meets every fourth Thursday of the month.Jun5Breast Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 06/05/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 06/05/2019 @ 7:30 pmLocationCancer House of Hope, 1999 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MASummaryThis support group meets every first Tuesday of the month. Co-facilitated by Lucy Giuggio Carvalho, MSN, RSN-BC, Breast cancer survivor and Founder, Rays of Hope, and Cindy Sheridan Murphy, Breast cancer survivor and Women's Empowerment CoachJun6Blood Cancer Support Group (Enfield, CT)Dates & TimesStarts: 06/06/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 06/06/2019 @ 7:30 pmLocationEnfield Senior Center, 299 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082SummaryThis support group meets every first Thursday of the month. The facilitators are Kara Sawyer RN, BSN and Jay Burton, DO. Sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyJun8Cancer Survivorship 101: What Happens Next?
Dates & TimesStarts: 06/08/2019 @ 8:00 am
Ends: 06/08/2019 @ 3:00 pmLocationMax’s Tavern Conference Room in the Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield, MASummaryCancer Survivorship 101 is designed to educate survivors, caregivers, loved ones, as well as anyone interested in learning more about factors that play a role before, during, and after cancer treatment. This forum features national leaders in cancer survivorship from centers including Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital/Yale New Haven Health. This year’s keynote speaker is Larry Lucchino, Chairman of the Jimmy Fund, Non-Hogkin’s Lymphoma Survivor, Former President/CEO Boston Red Sox 2002-2015, Principal Owner/ Chairman of Pawtucket Red Sox. To make a donation, sign up to volunteer or become a sponsor, or register for tickets, visit: https://tinyurl.com/y548wrar. For more information call 413-276-6100 or email survivorshipprogram@gmail.com. Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Kidney Care and Transplant Services of New England, Mercedes Benz of Springfield, WWLP Channel 22 News, The CW Springfield, Wicked Powersports, Springfield Thunderbirds, The TommyCar Auto Group, Jean Deliso, James L. Frank and Leslie Smith Frank.Jun12Any Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 06/12/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 06/12/2019 @ 7:30 pmLocationBaystate Health Education Center, 361 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke, MASummaryThis support group meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month.Jun19Breast Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 06/19/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 06/19/2019 @ 7:30 pmLocationCancer House of Hope, 1999 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MASummaryThis support group meets every first Tuesday of the month. Co-facilitated by Lucy Giuggio Carvalho, MSN, RSN-BC, Breast cancer survivor and Founder, Rays of Hope, and Cindy Sheridan Murphy, Breast cancer survivor and Women's Empowerment CoachJun19Head and Neck Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 06/19/2019 @ 6:00 pmLocationEar, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England, 100 Wason Avenue, Suite 100, Springfield, MASummarySurvivor Journeys™ will be holding a monthly support group meeting for head and neck cancer survivors at Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England beginning Wednesday, October 17, 2018. This is an open dialogue, drop-in meeting where all head and neck cancer survivors are welcome. Scheduled follow up meetings include Tuesday, November 20, 2018 and Wednesday, December 19, 2018, and will subsequently be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The mission of Survivor Journeys™ is to provide social, emotional and educational support services to cancer survivors, their families and caregivers. Support groups help people cope with the emotional aspects of cancer by providing a safe place to share feelings and challenges. They also allow people to learn from others facing similar situations. Support group members often discuss practical information. This may include what to expect during treatment, how to manage pain, side effects of treatment, and communicating with health care providers and family members. Exchanging information and advice can provide a sense of control and reduce feelings of helplessness. Survivor Journeys™ is a community-based, not-for-profit support network of professionals from diverse clinical and community backgrounds including physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists, cancer survivors, and community advocates dedicated to providing free services in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut. The Head and Neck Cancer Survivors support group is a new collaboration with the physicians at Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England. More information about Survivor Journeys™ and all of their programs and services can be obtained by going to their website at survivorjourneys.org, by emailing the group at survivorshipprogram@gmail.com or by contacting them at 413-276-6100.Jun27The Caregiver GroupDates & TimesStarts: 06/27/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 06/27/2019 @ 7:00 pmLocationAgawam Senior Center, 954 Main Street (Route 159), Agawam, MA 01001SummaryCindy Lawlor, LICSW and Louise Sawyer (both experienced caregivers) facilitate a monthly support group for caregivers of cancer survivors. Come and share your caregiving story of challenges and hope. All are welcome. If you are interested in participating remotely from home, please register online and indicate in your message that you would like to participate remotely. This group meets every fourth Thursday of the month.Jul3Breast Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 07/03/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 07/03/2019 @ 7:30 pmLocationCancer House of Hope, 1999 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MASummaryThis support group meets every first Tuesday of the month. Co-facilitated by Lucy Giuggio Carvalho, MSN, RSN-BC, Breast cancer survivor and Founder, Rays of Hope, and Cindy Sheridan Murphy, Breast cancer survivor and Women's Empowerment CoachJul4Blood Cancer Support Group (Enfield, CT)Dates & TimesStarts: 07/04/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 07/04/2019 @ 7:30 pmLocationEnfield Senior Center, 299 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082SummaryThis support group meets every first Thursday of the month. The facilitators are Kara Sawyer RN, BSN and Jay Burton, DO. Sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyJul10Any Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 07/10/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 07/10/2019 @ 7:30 pmLocationBaystate Health Education Center, 361 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke, MASummaryThis support group meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month.Jul17Breast Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 07/17/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 07/17/2019 @ 7:30 pmLocationCancer House of Hope, 1999 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MASummaryThis support group meets every first Tuesday of the month. Co-facilitated by Lucy Giuggio Carvalho, MSN, RSN-BC, Breast cancer survivor and Founder, Rays of Hope, and Cindy Sheridan Murphy, Breast cancer survivor and Women's Empowerment CoachFrom Facebook
Join us! For more info on our Cancer Survivorship 101 event or to register go to survivorjourneys.org. The event is Saturday, June 8th at 8am.Forum considers needs of cancer survivors as numbers grow“Cancer Survivorship 101" will be held June 8 in Max’s Tavern conference room.Posted: May 20th, 2019
LESS THAN FOUR WEEKS OUT... This must attend event is filling fast. Click here to view full program for the day…. https://files.constantcontact.com/ed8de37a401/e143d5d7-ed08-47c5-b733-b8aeb8fe3c5c.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0eVGrV8Pbz_DovA-t6i_rJZm1O-JnmjAIj880Lzx8LunJxfbMNXKuBbmM survivorjo…Posted: May 5th, 2019
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This must attend event is filling fast. Click here to view full program for the day.....https://files.constantcontact.com/ed8de37a401/e143d5d7-ed08-47c5-b733-b8aeb8fe3c5c.pdf survivorjourneys.org to registerPosted: April 24th, 2019Site Search
