African Cancer Support Group
Cancer diagnosis is one the most stressful experience in cancer patient’s life. Being in a support group helps survivours, patients cope with emotional trauma caused by the disease.
What We Do
Provide Emotional Support
Reduce Feelings of Helplessness
Provide Coping Skills
Provide Companionship
Get Membership
You don’t have to go through cancer alone!
Members give and receive support and discover strength, hope, and comfort among those who have also experienced some of what they are going through.
Membership in ACSG offers access to a wide range of resources, programs, speakers and events. It also provides a safe landing place for people who understand cancer’s physical and emotional landscape.
If you know anyone going through their cancer journey, please refer them to us.
Why should you join?
Being in a support group can help everyone develop new skills to relate to others.
Members of the group who have the same problems can support each other and may suggest new ways of dealing with a particular challenge.
Events Completed
Who Can Attend?
ACSG is also designed for specific audiences, including:
- Members of the Black community battling cancer
- Cancer survivors, patients
- Caregivers, family members, and friends
- Members of the Black community battling chronic diseases
- Anyone interested in learning about cancer and other chronic diseases
Call us
403-305-6161
403-880-6692
AFRICAN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Diagnosis
Cancer diagnosis is one the most stressful experience in cancer patient’s life. Being in a support group helps survivours, patients cope with emotional trauma caused by the disease.
Aim
Our aim is to support survivors, patients, and caregivers, and to share stories, symptoms, information, and coping strategies. Participants give and receive support and discover strength, hope, and comfort among those who have also experienced some of what they are going through.
Core Values
- Respect
- Confidentiality
- Empathy
- Compassion