Cancer Support Groups

You don’t have to face cancer alone. Cancer support groups at OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute offer a welcoming place to connect with others who understand, share experiences and offer encouragement along the way. Together, you can learn, build friendships and find strength through every stage of the cancer journey.

What to Expect

Many OSF Cancer Institute support groups offer patients, caregivers and survivors a welcoming space to connect, share, listen, learn coping strategies and find encouragement from others facing similar challenges. Some groups require registration or a form, while others welcome walk-ins.

Support Groups

Adult Grief Group

This is a time-limited, structured group that lasts for seven sessions and helps adults struggling with the death of a parent.

When: Summer sessions | Call for dates
Where: OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute in Peoria | A virtual option is available if you don’t live in the Peoria metro area.
Who can attend: Anyone looking to explore their grief, learn coping skills and receive peer support from others who are in the same situation.
Registration: For more information, call (309) 308-0200. To fill out the registration questionnaire, click here.

Breast Friends

Breast Friends is a welcoming network group for those affected by breast cancer. It offers a supportive space to connect with others, share experiences, build friendships and find encouragement from people who understand the journey.

When: Meets quarterly | Call for dates
Where: OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute in Peoria | Hope Conference Room
Who can attend: Anyone who is newly diagnosed, in treatment or a cancer survivor
Registration: For more information or to RSVP, call (309) 655-4701 or click here.

Laryngectomy Support Group

A support group for anyone affected by head and neck cancer. Discussion topics vary month to month and provide tips, strategies and support.

When: Every third Wednesday of the month | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute in Peoria | Hope Conference Room
Who can attend: Anyone affected by head and neck cancer: patients, survivors, friends, family and caregivers
Registration: For more information or to RSVP, call (309) 655-4704 or email SurvivorshipNavigators@osfhealthcare.org.

GU/Prostate Cancer Support Group

A support group for anyone affected by genitourinary (GU) and prostate cancer. Discussion topics vary month to month and provide tips, strategies and support.

When: Last Wednesday of the month, quarterly | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute in Peoria | Hope Conference Room
Who can attend: Anyone affected by GU and prostate cancer: patients, survivors, friends, family and caregivers
Registration: Click here to register for the next class.

Gynecological Cancer Support Group

This support group offers a welcoming place for patients and survivors to connect with others who understand, share experiences and find encouragement throughout treatment and recovery.

When: First and third Thursdays of the month | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute in Peoria | Joy Conference Room
Who can attend: Gynecological cancer patients and survivors
Registration: For more information, call (309) 369-9082.