University of Arizona Cancer Center - Banner Tucson - Support Groups
You don’t need to feel uncertain or alone on your road to recovery from cancer. Not with so many people beside you and behind you. You have the full support of the team of cancer specialists at Banner Health.
For more information, support, or to join a support group, contact a member of the Social Worker team: Lynn Barwick 520-694-1855, Jennifer Lee 520-694-6752, Erika Miller 520-694-5106, Icela Rivera 520-694-0361, Stephani Norwood Thompson 520-694-0805, or Jennifer White 520-694-1208.
You can also send a request to our shared mailbox UACCNCOncologySupportGroups@Bannerhealth.com for calendar invites.
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group for Patients & Caregivers: Hybrid support group for any patient and family member with H&N cancer. Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3:00pm to 4:30pm virtual in Teams and in-person in Radiation Oncology, Bldg. 2, Planning Room 1B152 (use main entrance and follow the signs).
The Southern Arizona Multiple Myeloma Support Group: Sponsored by the Blood Cancer United Foundation, this Virtual support group is for all blood and bone cancer individuals and their families. Meets on the 4th Friday of the month from 2:30-4:00pm MST virtual in Teams.
Blood Cancer United: Regionally local group meets virtual or in person in Las Vegas 4th Tuesday of every month from 6:30-7:30 : https://bloodcancerunited.org/event/general-blood-cancer-support-group-las-vegas-2026
HOPE for Melanoma Patients & Caregivers: Virtual support group for any patient and their family member with Melanoma. Meets the Quarterly 10:30am to noon virtual in Teams.
Praise Dance Support Group: Virtual support group for all patients with cancer or in remission and their families. Dancing to uplifting music will be done while sitting. Meets every Friday from 11:00am to noon virtual in Teams.
Prostate Cancer Support Group: Hybrid support group for men with prostate cancer and their spouses/significant others. Meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 2:00pm-3:30pm, virtual in Teams and in-person in Room 1290/1291 Bldg. 1.
Women Supporting Women: A warm welcoming Virtual support group for women with any type of cancers at any stage. This group meets the 1st Monday of the month from 11:00 am to noon in Teams and provides education on various topics of interest and a time to share concerns with peers.
Living with Cancer (Coming Soon!) : A Virtual education series lead by a social worker. Provided every Thursday from 1-2 pm, this group offers a monthly education class on a different topic each month with an opportunity for Q&A after. This is your chance to learn how to live your best life while in treatment.