Morning Connections: For Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients in Active Treatment
Description
Description: Morning Connections is a group for patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer who are currently in active treatment. Active treatment includes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, and surgery. The group is co-led by an oncology nurse navigator and an oncology social worker. Morning Connections aims to provide emotional support, foster connection with others in breast cancer treatment, and share information about resources available to patients as they adjust to life during cancer treatment. This group only meets in person.
Locations
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- Meeting point
LCI Union West is located on the third floor of the outpatient building.
Group attendees should register with the front desk at LCI Union West upon arrival.
A group leader will meet attendees in the lobby and escort them to the LCI Union West Multipurpose Room as a staff escort is required to badge through the secured door.
- Parking information
Free and ample parking is available next to the building
Speakers
Lauren Gamble OCN, BSN, Nurse Navigator
Nurse Navigator at LCI Union West
Oncology nurse with Atrium for 17 years
OCN, BSN
Erin Kingston, LCSW, LMSM, MSW