June 23rd, 2012 by Hasham What are support groups? Support
groups are groups of people in similar life situations who meet
on a regular basis to share their concerns. A support group is a
safe place to exchange ideas about how to handle difficult
issues. Support groups can meet regularly in person, by
telephone, or online. Support groups can be organized in
different ways: * Open membership: Open membership means that
members can come and go freely, and long-term commitment is not
required. If you’re going through treatment and your schedule
isn’t consistent, this may be the type of group for you. *
Closed membership: Closed membership means that registration and
commitment to a certain number of sessions is required. Once a
specific number of people have signed up, the group is closed to
new members. This helps members to establish consistency and to
get to know each other better. Some of the benefits of breast
cancer support groups include: * connection during an experience
that can sometimes feel isolating