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Classes & Support Groups
Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) offers many support and education groups for patients and loved ones. Some are general. Others are specific to gender, language, and type of cancer. These classes and groups are a way to share feelings and connect with others who are affected by cancer. Here is a current list.
Amyloidosis Education & Support Group (Virtual)
For patients, families, and friends. Hosted by HCI’s Amyloidosis Program at the University of Utah Health Care.
For more information, please contact Nico Cheek-O’Donnell at 801-587-4695 or Nico.Cheek-ODonnell@hci.utah.edu.
Body Image Clinic
One-on-one sessions for men and women adjusting to physical changes of cancer treatment
Contact: Lisa Gauchay, MSW, LCSW
801-585-0212 or lisa.gauchay@hci.utah.edu
Brain Tumor Education & Support Group
For newly diagnosed patients and their caregivers
Held once a month, Noon–1 pm
Day varies, so please call
Light lunch served
Contact: Lynne Klaus, LCSW
801-581-2585 or lynne.klaus@hci.utah.edu
Breast Cancer Support Group
For women with metastatic breast cancer
To learn more about the Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group, contact Lisa Gauchay, MSW, LCSW at 801-585-0212 or lisa.gauchay@hci.utah.edu.
Breast Cancer: Survivorship Education
Hear from experts and connect with other HCI breast cancer patients at this monthly meeting.
Thriving after Breast Cancer: Survivorship Education
Contacts: Annie Nebeker, LCSW, 801-213-4393, annie.nebeker@hci.utah.edu
Lisa Gauchay, MSW, LCSW, 801-585-0212, lisa.gauchay@hci.utah.edu
Caregiver Education & Support Group (Virtual)
For Huntsman Caregivers
Tuesdays, Noon-1 pm
Available through Zoom.
Email HCICareGiverGroup@hci.utah.edu for registration and instruction.
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Education & Support Group
For patients and their families
First Thursday each month, Noon–1 pm
The Bistro Private Dining Room, 6th floor
HCI Cancer Hospital
Contact: 801-587-4753
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group
Second Tuesday each month, 5 pm
Trailview Conference Room, 6th Floor, HCI Cancer Hospital
In collaboration with SPOHNC (Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer)
Contact: Brooke Lesley
801-213-5651 or Brooke.Lesley@hci.utah.edu
Lung Cancer Support & Education Group
1st and 3rd Monday of every month from 12:30pm-1:30pm in the Shoreline Conference Room, 6th floor of the Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Contact: Karen Jensen, LCSW, CCM
801-585-9150 or karen.jensen@hci.utah.edu
Men's Cancer Support Group (Virtual)
Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
Call 801-213-5940 or email Julio.Jarvis@hci.utah.edu to sign up.
Mind-Body Skills Group
Class for stress reduction
Led by Julie Howell, Certified Mindfulness Facilitator
Contact: Julie Howell
801-213-4246 or julie.howell@hci.utah.edu
Multiple Myeloma Education & Support Group (Virtual)
For patients, families, and friends. Hosted by HCI’s Multiple Myeloma Program at the University of Utah Health Care.
For more information, please contact Nico Cheek-O’Donnell at 801-587-4695 or Nico.Cheek-ODonnell@hci.utah.edu.
Survivorship Counseling
Coping skills for people who have completed cancer treatments for six months or more
Contacts: Laurie Coleman, LCSW, 801-213-5331, laurie.coleman@hci.utah.edu
Jennifer Mijangos, LCSW, OSW-C, 801-587-4761, jennifer.mijangos@hci.utah.edu
Women's Cancer Survivorship Group (Virtual)
Cancer treatment was hard, but surviving cancer can be too. There is support available. This group provides support and education for women who have completed treatment for various cancer types.
For more information contact Laurie Coleman, LCSW
801-213-5331 or laurie.coleman@hci.utah.edu
Young Adult Connections
Young Adult Connections is a social group for people with cancer ages 18-39 and their partner or a friend. Events on the third Thursday each month offer the chance to connect, enjoy social activities, and hear educational presentations about adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer topics. Find event details on the HIAYA Cancer Group Facebook page.
Contact and RSVP: Nicole Ray, AYA Patient Navigator, 801-360-4508
Contact Us
Patient and Family Support at Huntsman Cancer Institute
2000 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
801-213-5699
Hours: Monday—Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Social Workers for Patients & Families
People facing cancer are often scared about what may happen. They may worry about how their loved ones will cope and what the future will be like.
At Huntsman Cancer Institute, our Patient & Family Support social workers help patients deal with these feelings and concerns. They are an important part of your care team.
Social workers help in many ways by providing these services:
Find more information about support and coping on our patient education resources web portal.