Cancer In the Black Community Podcast

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

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Provide Emotional Support

Reduce Feelings of Helplessness

Provide Coping Skills

Provide Companionship

Get Membership

You don’t have to go through cancer alone!

Cancer diagnosis affects everyone in the family. ACSG is for survivors, patients, in remission, and caregivers. Membership is free and no referral is needed.

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.

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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