Cancer Support Services
Survivorship & Support
Our survivorship and support programs help patients achieve optimum health and well-being from the time of diagnosis and beyond.
While you navigate your diagnosis and treatment, our support groups, one-on-one support and education can improve your quality of life in many ways. Depending on your unique needs, you may benefit from one or more of our support services.
While you navigate your diagnosis and treatment, our support groups, one-on-one support and education can improve your quality of life in many ways. Depending on your unique needs, you may benefit from one or more of our support services.
Support services
- Support groups
- Cancer type-specific nurse navigation
- Genetic counseling
- Empowerment strategies
- Psychological or psychiatric therapy
- Cancer nutrition services
- Financial counseling
- Physical therapy
- Lymphedema therapy
- Pelvic floor therapy
- Speech therapy
- Symptom management
2025 Cancer Survivors Day
Several Wellstar facilities will host events—and you can be a part of the celebration! See below for location and rsvp information.Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
May 3012 to 2 PM
4040 Hospital West Drive, Austell
Behind the building in the garden and parking lot area
Contact Ashley Dapremont at [email protected] or (470) 732-4523.
Wellstar Douglas Medical Center
June 711 AM to 2 PM
8954 Hospital Drive, Douglasville
Surgical services lobby
Contact Diane Harris at [email protected] or (470) 644-6613.
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
June 711 AM to 2 PM
320 Kennestone Hospital Blvd., Marietta
First floor
Required RSVP, please contact Nancy Page at [email protected] or (470) 793-7470.
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
June 12 to 4 PM
144 Bill Carruth Parkway, Hiram
Second floor auditorium
Contact Kellie Mitchell at [email protected] or (470) 644-8106.
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
June 610 AM -12 PM
111 Medical Drive, LaGrange
Enoch Callaway Cancer Center
Contact Stephanie Hand at [email protected].
Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center
June 12 to 4 PM
3000 Hospital Blvd., Roswell
Main lobby in hospital
Contact Sarah Bentley at [email protected] or (770) 751-2556.
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center
May 2812 to 2 PM
Drive-thru event
608 South 8th St., Griffin
Women’s Center
Contact Sherry Connell at [email protected] or (470) 935-5526.
Wellstar NGOC Cartersville
June 510 AM to 3 PM
100 Market Place Blvd., Cartersville
Suite 201
Contact Mary Ellen Smither at [email protected] or (678) 858-1146.
Classes & Group Meetings
Cobb Cancer Center
Cobb Cancer Support Group2nd Tuesday of every month: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10
12:30pm - 1:30pm
In-person in the Wysteria-Jasmin Room - 1st floor of the Women’s Center at Cobb Hospital
Open to patients, family members, caregivers and friends
January Focus: Sexual Health After Cancer Diagnosis
Questions: [email protected]
Kennestone Cancer Center
Prostate Cancer Survivor’s Support Group2nd Thursday of every month: January 11, February 8, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
5:30pm - 6:30pm
In-person in the 320 Building, 2nd floor - Wellness Studio
Virtual meeting is also available.
Questions: [email protected]
Paulding Cancer Center
Caring Neighbors Support GroupLast Tuesday of every month: January 23, February 27, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25, July 30, August 27, September 24, October 22*, November 26, December 17
* Dates may change.
5:15pm - 6:15pm
Paulding Medical Center Radiation/Oncology Department
148 Bill Carruth Pkwy, LL30
Questions: Kellie [email protected]
West Georgia Cancer Center
Breast Cancer Support Group
Will meet quarterly at noon. Dates will be posted soon.
Enoch Callaway Cancer Center, Turton Conference Room
Questions:
Email Rhonda [email protected]
or call
(706) 845-3792.
All Cancer Support Group
All Cancer Support Group is every fourth Thursday of the month from 4pm-5pm
Wellstar West Georgia Enoch Callaway Cancer Center, Duttera Conference Room
This support group is open to all cancer survivors and caregivers.
Questions: Email [email protected]
Every other Wednesday from 1pm-2pm
Enoch Callaway Cancer Center, Art Room
Questions: Email [email protected] or call 706-812-2191. Crochet Class – A Stitch in Time
Every second and fourth Tuesday from 10am-12pm
Enoch Callaway Cancer Center Resource Room, 1st floor
Questions: [email protected]
Click here to learn more about Cancer Support events near you.
Meet Our Support Team
Many different people at Wellstar help people face cancer with confidence.
Learn more about nurse navigators at Wellstar.
Learn more about our Genetic Risk Assessment Program.
Learn more about cancer rehabilitation at Wellstar.
Learn more about integrative therapies.
Nurse navigators
Many of our patients could not imagine care without their nurse navigator. Nurse navigators are registered nurses trained in specific clinical areas who bring a highly personalized level of guidance and support to each patient and family. We’re with you from initial diagnosis through post-treatment follow-up.Learn more about nurse navigators at Wellstar.
Genetic counselors
Many people find that working with our board-certified genetic counselors can alleviate some of the anxiety associated with a cancer diagnosis. Information is a powerful tool that can help patients understand their disease and participate in treatment, including screening plans, lifestyle changes and medical and surgical options.Learn more about our Genetic Risk Assessment Program.
Registered oncology dietitians
Our registered dietitians specialize in oncology nutrition to maximize nutritional status before, during and after treatment. People with cancer may benefit from:- Nutrition counseling
- Meal plans
- Educational programs
- Tube feeding management
Oncology social workers
Our oncology social workers focus on strategies to empower and improve the quality of life for people with cancer and their families during treatment and beyond. Support from an oncology social worker can include short-term counseling, groups and connections to psychological therapy. Cancer can affect many different parts of life. We can help you adjust to your diagnosis and provide guidance and education about sharing information with your family, friends, and community. We also assist patients by connecting you with community resources and helping you navigate financial programs and helpful services.Psychological and psychiatric therapy
Meeting with a psychologist or psychiatrist can help people cope with the emotional side of cancer and treatment side effects. At Wellstar, there are psychologists and psychiatrists who specialize in working with people who have cancer. Often, these specialists help people manage pre-existing conditions such as depression and anxiety too.
Our oncology psychologists work with individuals, couples and families to encourage coping and problem-solving, relaxation, stress reduction and improved well-being.
Many people with cancer experience depression, anxiety and fatigue. Our oncology psychiatrists assess symptoms and manage the medical treatment of these symptoms.
Physical therapists & speech therapists
Physical therapists and specialists for speech and swallowing, lymphedema and pelvic floor therapy help people with cancer to improve their quality of life at Wellstar locations across Georgia.Learn more about cancer rehabilitation at Wellstar.
Palliative care specialists
Our palliative care physicians are specially trained in complex symptom and pain management for people with cancer. Throughout your treatment, we work with you to manage pain and symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, nausea, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, stress, and other symptoms related to cancer.More support
Alongside these support services, we also offer integrative therapies - such as yoga and art - to reduce a patient's side effects and improve well-being during and after treatment.Learn more about integrative therapies.