Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and Southwest Washington

Local support groups

Local support groups

Nearby support

Groups to explore throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington

Greater Portland/Vancouver Area

Woman’s Advanced & Metastatic Cancer Support Group (co-sponsored with the Pink Lemonade Project) 

This group provides support for women coping with advanced cancer or cancer that has metastasized. This group meets on the last Thursday of every month, 5:00pm−6:30pm.

Contact Catherine Patterson for additional information: cmpatter@lhs.org or 360-487-5468.

Facilitators include Catherine Patterson, LCSW and Caroline Murphy.

Making Today Count: A Support Group for Women with Metastatic Cancer

A safe place to discuss difficult issues, coping strategies, and ways to enhance quality of life with other women who truly understand. For additional information, call Pat Schwiebert at 503-706-6583 or Carolyn Hammett, at 503-750-7870.

The group meets every Tuesday from 11:00am−12:30pm 

The Peace House
2116 NE 18th Avenue,
Portland, OR 97212

Registration is required. Call Pat at 503-706-6583 to RSVP.

This support group session is offered via ZOOM.

Cancer Support Group for Young Adults

This group provides young adults affected by cancer the opportunity to share their experiences in a supportive environment. Young adults will:

  • Find support designed to meet the unique needs of young adults with cancer.
  • Connect with other young adults who are currently in treatment and post treatment.
  • Get updates on activities, resources, and services designed just for young adults.
  • Social workers from Compass Oncology facilitate the conversation and address questions about emotional issues and coping strategies.

Date: First Wednesday of each month

Time: 5:30pm−7:00pm

To register, call Christina Mullin at 360-449-6531 or email Christina.mullin@compassoncology.com.
This support group session is offered via ZOOM.

Corvallis, OR

Gynecologic Cancer Support Group

Project H.E.R. is a comprehensive cancer services program that provides education, patient navigation, mentorship, and support programs to cancer patients in the Mid-Willamette Valley.

The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:30−3:00 p.m. Regardless of where you are in your treatment and recovery program, this support group provides a safe place for you to share your experiences and hear from others who are also dealing with a diagnosis of a gynecological cancer.

Due to the pandemic restrictions, we are meeting virtually with zoom meetings. Please call Kathy and share your email address, she will add you to the zoom meeting mailing list, which is sent out a few days before the meeting.

For additional information, contact: Kathy Nepper RN, OCN Nurse Navigator at  kathy.nepper@corvallis-clinic.com or 541-768-2376.

Eugene, OR

Living with Cancer and Multiple Myeloma 

Contact Marlene Monette at marlene.monette@usoncology.com or 541-683-5001 x 1331. 

Medford, OR

Gynecologic Cancer Support Group

This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 12:30pm−2:00pm.

For more information, contact Lona Dillard at 541-789-4342.

Salem, OR

Gynecologic Cancer Support Group

Meet with other women facing a gynecologic cancer to share and receive support. This group is currently meeting virtually; this may change to in person later. Meetings occur first Tuesday of each month, 5:30pm−6:30pm. Email facilitator Melanie Berry, MSW, LCSW for information: melanie.berry@salemhealth.org.