Support Groups
Cancer Support Meetings
Support meetings are open to patients and survivors as well as their loved ones and caregivers. All are welcome! Each month features a guest educational speaker.
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I’m a seven-year breast cancer survivor and I was introduced to Friends After Diagnosis in 2019. They welcomed me with open arms. Today, I continue to be an active participant and volunteer. There is always something we learn from each other on this journey called life.
At Friends After Diagnosis, we’re here for each other.

I attended my first Friends After Diagnosis support meeting 10 years ago. The support, friendships, and sharing of experiences have helped me cope with all aspects of my cancer diagnosis. I’ve been able to offer hope and receive hope which has been vital in getting through every aspect of my journey. I’ve learned from others and experienced a greater quality of life by being a part of FAD!

Support Meetings
Supported Women
Volunteer Hours
Upcoming Support Meetings

Meet Dr. Lindsey Bruce
Zoom Support Meeting
September 19th, 2023
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Meeting ID: 267 112 300
Passcode: 363233
Dr. Bruce is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and serves on several hospital committees at Sebastian River Medical Center including acting Vice President of the Medical Executive Committee and the Credentialing Committee. Dr. Bruce understands our health, particularly gynecology, can leave us feeling vulnerable and she hopes to ease that anxiety with experienced and professional compassion.
SEPTEMBER SPEAKER

Meet Dr. Daniela Shapiro
Zoom Support Meeting
October 17th, 2023
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Meeting ID: 267 112 300
Passcode: 363233
Dr. Daniela Shapiro is an internal medicine and medical oncology specialist with the office of Scott, Weeks, McGarry, and Shapiro, and she treats a number of our fellow survivors and is a survivor herself. She earned her medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine on the Caribbean island of Dominica before completing a medical oncology fellowship at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and a residency at Mercer University.
OCTOBER SPEAKER
FALL 2023

Support Meetings
Masks are optional but recommended for
those who may be immunocompromised.
Meeting Location:
Friendship House
September 12
12:00pm – 1:15pm
September 16
10:00am – 11:15am
September 26
12:00pm – 1:15pm
October 10
12:00pm – 1:15pm
October 24
12:00pm – 1:15pm
November 14
12:00pm – 1:15pm
November 18
10:00am – 11:15am
November 28
12:00pm – 1:15pm

Zoom Support Meetings
Open discussion support meeting.
Join us via the Zoom link below.
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Meeting ID: 267 112 300
Passcode: 363233
September 19
(feat. Dr. Bruce)
12:00pm – 1:15pm
October 17
(feat. Dr. Shapiro)
12:00pm – 1:15pm