Cancer Support Groups

Your Foundation for Hope

The Frye Cancer Support Center provides education, support and recovery for all whose lives are touched by cancer, from the newly diagnosed to survivors and their families and caregivers. For more information, call 828.315.3596

Breast Friends

A breast cancer support group
When: December 10, 2018 - Cancelled due to weather, March 11, 2019, June 10, 2019, September 9, 2019, December 9, 2019
What Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Where: Frye Cancer Support Center, 328 North Center Street, Hickory
Facilitated by Katheryn Harlan
For more information, call 828.315.3596, option 1
To register, call 828.315.3391

 

CLIMB (Children’s Lives Include Moments Of Bravery)

A support group for children of patients or loved ones with cancer. The CLIMB group meets once a week for four consecutive weeks, providing emotional support for children ages 6 to 11 who have a parent or family member with cancer.
When: April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25 and October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24
What Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Where: Frye Cancer Support Center, 328 North Center Street, Hickory
Facilitated by Melissa Teague, LCSW, OSW-C
For more information, call 828.315.3596, option 4
To register, call 828.315.3391

 

Feel Good Friday

A support group to help caregivers and patients cope with a cancer diagnosis
When: First Friday of each Quarter - March 1, June 7, September 6, December 6
What Time: Drop in between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Frye Cancer Support Center, 328 North Center Street, Hickory
Facilitated by Melissa Teague, LCSW, OSW-C
For more information, call 828.315.3596, option 4
To register, call 828.315.3391

 

Kick The Habit & Kick Start Your Life Six-Week Smoking Cessation Program

Frye Cancer Support Center
328 North Center Street, Hickory
Facilitated by Melissa Teague, LCSW, OSW-C
For more information, call 828.315.3596, option 4
To register, call 828.315.3391

 

Life Goes On

An educational support group featuring cancer-related topics
Third Monday of every other month
When: February 18, April 15, June 17, August 19, October 21, December 16
What Time: 6 - 7:p.m.
Where: Frye Cancer Support Center
328 North Center Street, Hickory
For more information, call 828.315.3596, option 2
To register, call 828.315.3391

Living with Metastatic Cancer Support Group

Quarterly meetings provide opportunity to share with others living with similar challenges
When: December 27, 2018, February 28, June 27, October 24, December 26, 2019
What Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Where: Frye Cancer Support Center, 328 North Center Street, Hickory
For more information, call 828.315.5092

Look Good...Feel Better

Free program designed to help women undergoing cancer treatment learn to cope and regain a sense of self confidence and control over their lives.
When: First Monday of each quarter September 10, December 3
What Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Where: Frye Cancer Support Center, 328 North Center Street, Hickory
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society
For more information, call 828.315.3596, option 4
To register, call 828.315.3391

 

Multiple Myeloma Support Group

When: Meets every other month - December 20, 2018, February 21, 2019, April 18, 2019, June 20, 2019, August 15, 2019, October 17, 2019, December 19, 2019
What Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Frye Cancer Support Center, 328 North Center Street, Hickory
For more information, call 828.315.3596, option 4
To register, call 828.315.3391

YOGA

New Beginnings for breast cancer survivors:

When: Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Yoga for all cancer survivors:

Gentle, chair-based practice
When: Thursday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Yoga of Awareness:

An 8-week course of yoga, guided meditation, breathing exercises and mindfulness practice

Where: All yoga classes held at:
FryeCare Outpatient Imaging Center
1781 Tate Blvd. SE, Suite 101, Hickory

All yoga programs facilitated by Katheryn Harlan

For more information, call 828.315.3596, option 1

 

Strength For Life

Exercise program for cancer survivors and those living with cancer
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
What Time: 4 - 5 p.m.
Where: Frye Regional Medical Center
Outpatient Therapy Gym
420 North Center Street, Hickory
$6 per class.
Medical clearance from your doctor is required to participate.
For more information, call 828.315.3186 or 828.315.3596, option 4