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
September, 12th 2019
(Mass Appeal) – Survivor Journeys wants to recognize local cancer patients who have courageously fought their disease. Dr. Jay Burton, DO…
September, 12th 2019
In a Canadian study reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blanchette et al found the influenza vaccine was effective among patient…
September, 11th 2019
From the moment someone is diagnosed with cancer, (s)he becomes a survivor. Some have precious little time after the diagnosis, while some…
Upcoming Events
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Sep26The Caregiver GroupDates & TimesStarts: 09/26/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 09/26/2019 @ 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.Oct1Breast Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 10/01/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 10/01/2019 @ 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 CoachOct3Blood Cancer Support Group (Enfield, CT)Dates & TimesStarts: 10/03/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 10/03/2019 @ 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 SocietyOct9Any Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 10/09/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 10/09/2019 @ 7:30 pmLocationBaystate Health Education Center, 361 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke, MASummaryThis support group meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month.Oct16Head and Neck Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 10/16/2019 @ 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.Oct24The Caregiver GroupDates & TimesStarts: 10/24/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 10/24/2019 @ 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.Nov5Breast Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 11/05/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 11/05/2019 @ 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 CoachNov7Blood Cancer Support Group (Enfield, CT)Dates & TimesStarts: 11/07/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 11/07/2019 @ 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 SocietyNov13Any Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 11/13/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 11/13/2019 @ 7:30 pmLocationBaystate Health Education Center, 361 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke, MASummaryThis support group meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month.Nov19Head and Neck Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 11/19/2019 @ 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.Nov28The Caregiver GroupDates & TimesStarts: 11/28/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 11/28/2019 @ 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.Dec3Breast Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 12/03/2019 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 12/03/2019 @ 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 CoachFrom Facebook
Posted: September 2nd, 2019
Coming in November Survivor Journeys introduces an ALL NEW Event! Nominate your HERO at survivorjourneys.orgPosted: August 29th, 2019
FIRST TIME ATTENDEES CLICK HERE https://www.survivorjourneys.org/our-programs/support-groupsPosted: August 13th, 2019
1st Committee Meeting Wednesday July 31 at EB's Restaurant, Agawam. 6:30-7:30 Ed Borgatti & Cindy Sheridan Murphy will by forming a committee to kick off Survivor Hero's fundraising event for Survivor Journeys and we want to include volunteers during the planning stages. You…Posted: July 25th, 2019Site Search
