Cancer Support Groups

Local Support Groups Online and In-Person

Cancer support groups are gatherings that provide a secure environment for those impacted by the disease to talk about their feelings and experiences with other cancer patients. A strong social support network is beneficial for people in stressful situations, and a cancer support group can be a component of that network.

Our support groups are offered in person at the Regional Caner Center or online. Be sure to double-check the time and event type before participating.

Bladder Cancer Support Group
Blood Cancer Support Group
Caregiver Support Group
Colorectal Cancer Support Group
Gastro Esophagel Cancer Support Group
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group
LiveLung National Support Group
Lung Cancer Support Group- LiveLung
Men's Cancer Support Group
Pancreatic / Biliary Cancer Support Group
Women's Cancer Support Group

Scroll to the bottom of this page to view a Health Matters feature about why support groups help patients!

Bladder Cancer Support Group

1^st Wednesday of the month 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Regional Cancer Center

8931 Colonial Center Drive

Fort Myers, Fl 33905

In Person: Building B – 4^th floor conference room and by video

Join by phone 1-415-655-0002 US Toll 1-904-900-2303 US Toll (Jacksonville) To join the support groups via video conference, please contact the facilitator.

Access code: 2301 944 3450

Meeting number: 2301 944 3450

Meeting password:
SWFLBC

Join WebEx Meeting

Contact Information:

Jennifer Snider

Phone: (239) 343-9502 Email: Jennifer.Snider@leehealth.org

Karen Godfrey

Phone: (239) 992-4809 Email: Karen.Godfrey@leehealth.org

Blood Cancer Support Group

3^rd Wednesday or the month 4:00pm – 5:00pm open to patients and their family members

Regional Cancer Center

8925 Colonial Center Drive

Fort Myers, Fl 33905

In Person: Building A – suite 1001- Conference Room 1036 and by video

Join by phone 1-415-655-0002 US Toll 1-904-900-2303 US Toll (Jacksonville) To join the support groups via video conference, please contact the facilitator.

Join Zoom Meeting

Contact Information:

Melissa Sommers

Phone: (239) 343-9549 Email: Melissa.Sommers@leehealth.org

Caregiver Support Group

2^nd Thursday of the month 10:30 am – 11:30am

Regional Cancer Center

8925 Colonial Center Drive

Fort Myers, Fl 33905

In Person: Building A – suite 1001- Conference Room 1036 and by video

Join by phone 1-415-655-0002 US Toll 1-904-900-2303 US Toll (Jacksonville) To join the support groups via video conference, please contact the facilitator.

Meeting number: 2314 776 6049
Meeting password: Ka2fFKaeu55

Contact Information:

Melissa Sommers

Phone: (239) 343-9549 Email: Melissa.Sommers@leehealth.org

Colorectal Cancer Support Group

4^th Thursday of the month In Person: 2:30pm – 4:00pm

Regional Cancer Center

8925 Colonial Center Drive

Fort Myers, Fl 33905

In Person: Building A – suite 1001- Conference Room 1036 and by video

Join by phone 1-415-655-0002 US Toll 1-904-900-2303 US Toll (Jacksonville) To join the support groups via video conference, please contact the facilitator.

Meeting number: 2318 432 1368
Meeting Password: dZf6AAmi4e2

Contact Information:

Melissa Sommers

Phone: (239) 343-9549 Email: Melissa.Sommers@leehealth.org

Gastro Esophageal Cancer Support Group

2^nd Tuesday of the month 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Regional Cancer Center

8931 Colonial Center Drive

Fort Myers, Fl 33905

In Person: Building B – 4^th floor conference room and by video

Join by phone 1-415-655-0002 US Toll 1-904-900-2303 US Toll (Jacksonville) To join the support groups via video conference, please contact the facilitator.

Access code: 172 339 2240

Meeting Password: saR6MX3Wmr7

Contact Information:

Taylor Meyer

Phone: (239) 343-9511 Email: Taylor.Meyer@leehealth.org

Head & Neck Cancer Support Group

4^th Wednesday of the month 4:00pm – 4:45pm

Gulf Coast Medical Center Outpatient Rehabilitation Room #250

Contact Information:

Stacy Brill

Phone: (239) 343-1645 Email: Stacy.Brill@leehealth.org

LiveLung National Support Group

2^nd Wednesday of the month 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Virtual Meeting Link: https://livelung.org/events/

On the calendar, click on the 2nd Wednesday date
Then click on register for the Zoom meeting

Contact Information:

Lynn Abbott-McCloud

Phone: (704) 890-5864

Email: lynn@livelung.org

Lung Cancer Support Group - LiveLung

3^rd Tuesday of the month 11:30am – 1:00pm (Starting April 16th, 2024)

Hyatt Place Fort Myers at the Forum

2600 Champion Ring Rd

Fort Myers, Fl 33905

In Person: Edison or Forum Conference Room

Contact Information:

Jaye Press

Email: jepmin@gmail.com

Ruth Madawick

Phone: (239) 343-9664 Email: Ruth.Madawick@leehealth.org

Men's Cancer Support Group

4^th Monday of the month 3:00pm – 4:30pm (Due to Memorial Day holiday we will meet on Tuesday May 28th)

Regional Cancer Center

8925 Colonial Center Drive

Fort Myers, Fl 33905

In Person: Building A – suite 1001- Conference Room 1036 and by video

Join by phone 1-415-655-0002 US Toll 1-904-900-2303 US Toll (Jacksonville) To join the support groups via video conference, please contact the facilitator.

Meeting Number: 2318 633 5947

Meeting Password: S2PdUXRAJ35

Join WebEx Meeting

Contact Information:

Jonathan Fucella, LCSW

Phone: (239)-468-0242 Email: Jonathan.Fucella@leehealth.org

Pancreatic / Biliary Cancer Support Group

3^rd Thursday of the month 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Regional Cancer Center

8925 Colonial Center Drive

Fort Myers, Fl 33905

In Person: Building A – suite 1001- Conference Room 1036 and by video

Join by phone 1-415-655-0002 US Toll 1-904-900-2303 US Toll (Jacksonville) To join the support groups via video conference, please contact the facilitator.

Access code: 160 840 4728

Meeting Password: Pancreatic

Join WebEx Meeting

Contact Information:

Jennifer Snider

Phone: (239) 343-9502 Email: Jennifer.Snider@leehealth.org

Women's Cancer Support Group

1^st Monday of the month 3:30 – 4:30pm

Regional Cancer Center

8925 Colonial Center Drive

Fort Myers, FL 33905

In Person: Building A, Suite 1001- Conference Room 1036 and by video

Join by phone 1-415-655-0002 US Toll / 1-904-900-2303 US Toll (Jacksonville) To join the support group via video conference, please contact the facilitator.

Meeting Number: 2309 128 7394

Meeting Password: cdM4TKaK2V6

Join WebEx Meeting

Contact Information:

Allison Selbee, MSW

Phone: (239) 343-9519 Email: allison.selbee@leehealth.org

How Support Groups Help Cancer Patients

A cancer diagnosis is life changing. “Probably the most common concern is the feeling of uncertainty, and just feeling really overwhelmed with being surprised by their cancer diagnosis and not knowing how to cope with those feelings.” As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Melissa Sommers knows many of the struggles cancer patients are dealing with. “People have a hard time sleeping, they’re fatigued, on one hand but they’re anxious or worried which is preventing them from sleeping. We talk about strategies like relaxation, breathing, or simple meditation to help them quiet the thoughts a little bit to get better sleep.”

She also helps facilitate some of our free cancer support groups. “It can be really powerful, because I can offer support, but having someone who has been there and experienced something very similar, you can just see someone feel like they have a connection when they start talking,” said Sommers.

Lee Health offers a variety of support groups for both cancer patients and caregivers. “The caregiver group is nice and it’s open to spouses, partners, adult children, friends, anyone that is involved with caregiving for the patient.” Groups meet both in person and over WebEx. Some of them we will line up speakers. We listen to really what the needs of the group are. You can learn more and sign up by searching for cancer support groups on leehealth.org.

Cancer Treatment Centers in Fort Myers and Estero

The Lee Health Cancer Institute extends its support to patients across Florida, providing a wide range of comprehensive treatment options. Our team of highly skilled medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgical oncologists is dedicated to delivering exceptional care.

Lee Health Regional Cancer Center

8931 Colonial Center Dr Fort Myers, FL 33905

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Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Cancer Clinic - Bonita Health Center

3501 Health Center Blvd Estero, FL 34135

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