Auburn Support Groups
General Cancer Support Group (Virtual)
Who: For patients, caregivers, adult family members, and friends. Meeting includes an educational program and a time of sharing.
When: 2nd Thursday of the month
Where: Virtual
For Information: Contact Tamara Miller, MSHS, BCPA (253) 697-4899;
Cost: Free
Olympia/Lacey/Centralia
Living With Cancer (Virtual)
Who: Patients and caregivers welcome.
When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Where: Virtual
For Information: Contact Mae Kessler: (360) 912-9041, mae.kessler@providence.org
Cost: Free
Enhancing Life Through the Cancer Journey (Virtual)
Who: Individuals with an advanced cancer diagnosis
When: 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
Where: Virtual
For Information: Contact Cobie Whitten, Ph.D.: (360) 789-7576
Cost: Free
Breast Cancer Support (Centralia)
Who: Individuals diagnosed with breast cancer
When: 2nd Monday of the month, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Where: Not listed, contact facilitator for location
For Information: Contact Candy Coons at (360) 304-8472
Cost: Free
Prostate Cancer- “Us Too” (Lacey group meeting virtually)
Who: Individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Where: Virtual
For Information: Contact Paul Eldenburg, (206) 419-3802 or visit olyustoo.org
Cost: Free
Prostate Cancer Support (Centralia)
Who: Individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer
When: 4th Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Where: Not listed, contact facilitator for location
For Information: Contact Arnie Guenther: (360) 388-6271, arnieguenther@gmail.com
Cost: Free
Puyallup Support Groups
General Cancer Support Group (Virtual)
Who: Patients, caregivers, adult family members, and friends. Meeting includes an educational program and a time of sharing.
When: 1st Thursday of the month, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Where: Virtual
For Information: Please call Cancer Resource Center at (253) 697-4899
Cost: Free (Donations welcome. Sponsored by Good Samaritan/Multicare)
General Cancer Support Group
Who: Open to all cancer survivors and care partners
When: 1st Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
Where: Elite Physical Therapy: 9909 224th St. E, Graham, WA 98338
For Information: Call Dr. Jessica Sorano, (253) 780-4965
Cost: Free
Advanced Stage Cancer Support Group (Virtual)
Who: Individuals diagnosed with stage III or stage IV cancer
When: 3rd Thursday of the Month, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Where: Virtual
For Information: Call Abra Kelson: (253) 200-3164, akelson@nwmsonline.com
Cost: Free (Pre-registration required)
Spiritual Support Groups
Chaplains are here to help with a wide range of needs you might have. Chaplains meet with patients and families from all religious/spiritual backgrounds and with those who aren’t religious. Call the St. Anthony Spiritual Care Office at 253-530-2142.
Tacoma Support Groups
General Cancer Support Group (Virtual)
Who: For patients, caregivers, adult family members, and friends. Meeting includes an educational program and a time of sharing.
When: 2nd & 4th Thursday at 5:30 pm
Where: Virtual
For Information: Contact Betsy Allen/MultiCare Tacoma Regional Cancer Center at (253) 403-3169.
Cost: Free
Knit for Life
Who: Individuals affected by cancer
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Where: Saint Joseph Hospital in Room 10B-8, 1717 South J Street, Tacoma
For Information: Call the Franciscan Cancer Resource Center at (253) 426-6746, or Carol Magelssen at (253) 472-4886.
Cost: Free
Tacoma Prostate Cancer Support Group (Virtual)
Who: Individuals with prostate cancer
When: 4th Tuesday of the Month (except December) at 6:30 pm
Where: Virtual
For Information: Call Bob Freeborn; (253) 566-1651
Cost: Free