Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Pancreatic Cancer Support Groups in Chicago

Chicago-area patients and their loved ones are welcome to join free pancreatic cancer support groups tailored just for them. If you know of or are a representative of a hospital or organization with active support groups, please contact us so we can add a listing here.

Cancer Wellness Center
215 Revere Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-509-9595 or 866-292-9355 (toll-free)

Pancreatic Cancer Networking Group meets 2nd Thursday of the month (6:45 pm - 8:30pm)
Facilitator: Stuart Pinkwater, PsyD 

Wellness House
131 N. County Line Road
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630-323-5150

Pancreatic Cancer Networking Drop-in Group meets 3rd Thursday of the month (7:00pm - 8:30pm)
Facilitator: Cheryl Hurst, PsyD

Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center
2028 Elm Road
Homewood, IL 60430
708-798-9171

Pancreatic Cancer Networking Drop-in Group meets 1st Wednesday of the month (3:30pm - 5pm)
Facilitator: Valerie Piazza, RN, MA, LPC

Chicago-area patients and their loved ones are welcome to join free pancreatic cancer support groups tailored just for them. If you know of or are a representative of a hospital or organization with active support groups, please contact us so we can add a listing here.

Cancer Wellness Center
215 Revere Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-509-9595 or 866-292-9355 (toll-free)

Pancreatic Cancer Networking Group meets 2nd Thursday of the month (6:45 pm - 8:30pm)
Facilitator: Stuart Pinkwater, PsyD 

Wellness House
131 N. County Line Road
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630-323-5150

Pancreatic Cancer Networking Drop-in Group meets 3rd Thursday of the month (7:00pm - 8:30pm)
Facilitator: Cheryl Hurst, PsyD

Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center
2028 Elm Road
Homewood, IL 60430
708-798-9171

Pancreatic Cancer Networking Drop-in Group meets 1st Wednesday of the month (3:30pm - 5pm)
Facilitator: Valerie Piazza, RN, MA, LPC



Other Links
American Society of Clinical Oncology - People Living with Cancer
People Living With Cancer, the patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), provides oncologist-approved information on more than 50 types of cancer and their treatments, clinical trials, coping, and side effects. This link will take you to the PLWC home page. On the home page, click “Cancer Types,” then click on “Pancreatic Cancer.”

Cancer Wellness Center
The Cancer Wellness Center in Northbrook, Illinois is a place where cancer patients, their families and friends can find emotional support services, attend drop-in information sessions, learn about nutrition or utilize holistic services.

Johns Hopkins Pancreatic Cancer Center
The site contains comprehensive information on pancreatic cancer, a review of Hopkins research activities, and links to other organizations involved in research.

The Lustgarten Foundation
The mission of the Lustgarten Foundation is to advance the science and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of pancreatic cancer.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
This site provides current information on pancreatic cancer research and treatment. The link below takes you to the MSKCC home page. You will see a text box for “Information by Cancer.” Click on the box and drill down to “Pancreatic Cancer” for more information on the Center’s pancreatic cancer programs.

National Cancer Institute
This resource discusses possible causes of cancer of the pancreas. It also describes symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and followup care. This information can help patients and their families better understand and cope with this disease.

National Institutes of Health
This is the government agency responsible for providing information regarding pancreatic cancer and other health issues.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University in Chicago offers medical and information services to patients and their families.

PanCAN
PanCAN is a national advocacy organization that lobbies for increased public funding of pancreatic cancer research. It also offers patient services and provides links to additional medical resources.

University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
This site contains current information regarding the Pancreatic Tumor Study Group at its MD Anderson Cancer Center.
American Society of Clinical Oncology - People Living with Cancer
People Living With Cancer, the patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), provides oncologist-approved information on more than 50 types of cancer and their treatments, clinical trials, coping, and side effects. This link will take you to the PLWC home page. On the home page, click “Cancer Types,” then click on “Pancreatic Cancer.”

Cancer Wellness Center
The Cancer Wellness Center in Northbrook, Illinois is a place where cancer patients, their families and friends can find emotional support services, attend drop-in information sessions, learn about nutrition or utilize holistic services.

Johns Hopkins Pancreatic Cancer Center
The site contains comprehensive information on pancreatic cancer, a review of Hopkins research activities, and links to other organizations involved in research.

The Lustgarten Foundation
The mission of the Lustgarten Foundation is to advance the science and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of pancreatic cancer.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
This site provides current information on pancreatic cancer research and treatment. The link below takes you to the MSKCC home page. You will see a text box for “Information by Cancer.” Click on the box and drill down to “Pancreatic Cancer” for more information on the Center’s pancreatic cancer programs.

National Cancer Institute
This resource discusses possible causes of cancer of the pancreas. It also describes symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and followup care. This information can help patients and their families better understand and cope with this disease.

National Institutes of Health
This is the government agency responsible for providing information regarding pancreatic cancer and other health issues.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University in Chicago offers medical and information services to patients and their families.

PanCAN
PanCAN is a national advocacy organization that lobbies for increased public funding of pancreatic cancer research. It also offers patient services and provides links to additional medical resources.

University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
This site contains current information regarding the Pancreatic Tumor Study Group at its MD Anderson Cancer Center.


Family Genetics
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Studies are underway examining heredity and pancreatic cancer. 

One of our partners, Johns Hopkins University has a National Familial Pancreas Tumor Registry.

Request a questionnaire to join
Studies are underway examining heredity and pancreatic cancer. 

One of our partners, Johns Hopkins University has a National Familial Pancreas Tumor Registry.

Request a questionnaire to join


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