Young Women's Breast Cancer Support Group (La Jolla/UTC)

Support groups provide a safe environment where cancer patients can talk about living with cancer with others who may be having similar experiences. Support groups give people a chance to ease fears and share strengths. Breast cancer support groups to help you to:

• Maintain a positive attitude and take an active role in the recovery process
• Cope with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and the side effects of treatment
• Talk about cancer to family members, friends and co-workers
• Deal effectively with doctors and hospitals
• Regain a sense of control
• Maximize your potential for healing