Shaw sponsors a number of cancer support groups to help patients:
- General Support Group
- Advanced Cancer Support Group
- Summit Cancer Support Group
- Boys of Shaw
Monthly Support Group – Jack’s Place | Jack's Place - 332 Beard Creek Road, Edwards, CO 81632
For questions contact Erin Perejda, LCSW at (970) 569-7606 or
erin.perejda@vailhealth.org
The group is intended to provide emotional support to patients receiving active treatment for their cancer diagnosis. The goal of this group is to foster a community of caring and support surrounding issues that are of importance and relevance to the patient’s needs and experiences. At times, the use of hands-on projects and themed topics may be utilized to guide and facilitate further discussion surrounding topics of identified significance.
Advanced Cancer Support Group - Jack's Place | Jack's Place - 332 Beard Creek Road, Edwards, CO 81632
RSVP to Erin Perejda, LCSW at 970-569-7606 or
erin.perejda@vailhealth.org
This support group is for those who have been diagnosed with advanced cancer (stage IV, recurrent, and/or terminal) to come together to offer support and discussion as it relates to living with advanced cancer. Spouses and loved ones are invited to attend. A light lunch will be provided.
Summit County Support Group | Shaw Cancer Center - 365 Dillon Ridge Road, Dillon, CO 80435.
For questions contact Sarah Roberts, MSW at (970) 485-7867 or
sarah.roberts@vailhealth.org.
Members of the community at large, including both patients and caregivers, are invited to attend. Patients and their loved ones gather together to share experiences with the goal of enhancing their network of support to cope with a cancer diagnosis and its implications.