Cancer Support Groups

Support groups provide a safe place for people affected by cancer to come together, develop friendships, share ideas and thoughts in a non-judgmental environment. People develop a sense of belonging and feel comfortable enough to share their feelings with others who have had similar experiences. Groups develop a sense of community.

Support groups create a caring and supportive environment where individuals feel accepted for themselves; participants feel safe to express their true feelings without protecting others; and receive acceptance and understanding.

Cancer Council Tasmania has many types of cancer support groups including:
- Carers
- Women’s Cancers
- Men’s Cancers
- Colorectal Cancer
- Young women with cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- All cancers
- Head and Neck Cancers

For support groups in your local area please contact us on 1300 65 65 85

Who this service is for

Anyone affected by cancer

How this service is delivered

  • Face-to-face

    Our support groups are run from our offices

  • Call or visit us online

    Call us or see our website for more information

Updated: 28/01/2020

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15 Princes Street, Sandy Bay TAS, Australia
69 Howick Street, South Launceston TAS, Australia
45 Best Street, Devonport TAS, Australia
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