Face-To-Face EC Support Groups

The following list of cancer support groups and gatherings are recommended for those seeking in-person support. Most cancer centers have cancer support groups–both formally, and informally organized.

The groups listed here are not necessarilly specific to esophageal cancer, but have been recommended as good places for EC information abd sharing.

Please tell us about the your support group‚—click on the "Send a message" link at the bottom of this page.

United States & Canada

Northeast US & CA
Philadelphia, PA	Fox Chase Cancer Center no contact info Abington Memorial Hospital — Meets on the second Monday of every month (except July) from 7-8:30 p.m. at Abington Memorial Hospital's Schilling Campus on Maryland Road in Willow Grove, PA This is less than a mile from the Willow Grove exit of the PA turnpike. Call Irene at 215-504-5342
Northcentral US & CA
Chicago, IL	EC Lunch at Famous Dave's — Meets every quarter on the second Saturday (January, April, July and October) at the Famous Dave's restaurant in Palatine. Call John Parkes at 630-889-8036
Northwest US & CA

Southeast US
Atlanta, GA	The Atlanta EC-Group — Contact Eric Greene at eric@ngc1514.com
Southcentral US

Southwest US

International

Australia/New Zealand
Melbourne, AU	Mike & Laureen would be happy to meet with other EC people in the Melbourne area. Call them at 03 98774474 or send an e-mail to traceyfamily@optusnet.com.au
Europe

United Kingdom

Other

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