The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program, located in Garden City, is offering a weekly support group for women under the age of 40 that are diagnosed with breast cancer. “These women have unique needs and seek support from their peers,” says Erin Nau, LCSW, counseling and education coordinator of the Adelphi Program. “They are grappling with the same concerns and questions—‘I thought I was too young to get breast cancer,’ they say.” This group is member driven and focuses specifically on the needs of the members.
Women under the age of 40 that are diagnosed with breast cancer have unique needs. This support group will focus on those unique needs while allowing the members to share their feelings in a safe, supportive environment. Anyone that wants to connect with and receive support from women under 40 should attend this group.
Support groups are provided by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program and sponsored in part by a grant from the Alpern Family Foundation.
Groups will meet at the Adelphi School of Social Work, in Garden City. There is no charge.
Current ongoing groups also include a general breast cancer group, women with metastatic disease, and women with newly diagnosed stage 4 breast cancer. All groups are facilitated by a social worker.
For more information about the Young Women’s Support Group, call Erin Nau at 516-877-4314. To reach the Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline, call 800-877-8077.
