AYA (Adolescents and Young Adults) Support Group (Zoom)
Are you 18-39 years old? Got cancer? You’re not alone!
- First Thursday of each month from 8 to 10 p.m., Eastern time.
- To register and get the Zoom invite, email Melody Griffith at griffith.melody@mayo.edu.
Colorectal Cancer Liver Transplant Support Group (Zoom)
Support group for patients and their caregivers when the patient is listed for a transplant or has received a liver transplant due to colorectal cancer at any Mayo Clinic campus.
- First Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon, Eastern time.
- Preregistration is required.
- Zoom registration required prior to group meeting.
- Contact Sally Blackwell at Blackwell.Sally@mayo.edu or 904-956-3205 for information and to register.
Compass Connect (Zoom)
Support group for patients with a primary brain tumor and their caregivers.
- First Tuesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m., Eastern time.
- Preregistration is required.
Contact Kim Nelson at nelson.kimberly3@mayo.edu for information and to register.
Family First: Cancer Education and Support (In-person)
Family First is a two-hour workshop designed for families impacted by cancer. This program uses creative expression and education to help patients, their partners or spouses, and their children navigate the emotional and practical challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
Families attend together, but the workshop encourages peer-to-peer discussions and art-based activities to foster communication and reduce feelings of isolation that are common during this journey.
- Open to families across the First Coast.
- In-person at the Mangurian Building on Mayo Clinic Florida Campus, 4500 San Pablo Road South, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
- Registration required (rolling registration; minimum of 3 families to host)
- Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Eastern time.
- Rolling registration with a minimum of 3 families required to host a session.
- Contact Emaline Johnson at 904-953-0785 or johnson.emaline@mayo.edu for more information.
- Complimentary family-style dinner served at the start of each session.
GYN Support Group – Women of S-Teal Jax (Zoom)
For newly diagnosed, receiving treatment or in surveillance. This group provides education and support to patients diagnosed with NETs (gynecological cancer). All patients and their caregivers are welcome to attend.
Holding Hope: Metastatic Breast Cancer Support (Zoom)
MBC Patient Circle is a supportive community space group for people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Designed to help patients connect with one another, share experiences, emotional support, practical insights for daily life, and a sense of hope and empowerment from peers who truly understand the journey.
The goal for the group is to reduce isolation, build connection and offer shared strength through shared experience as part of a broader network of MBC resources and support services.
- Online support for MBC breast cancer patients at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
- Fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 to 7 p.m., Eastern time.
- Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom.
Hope in Mind: A Support Group for the Low-Grade Brain Tumor Experience (ZOOM)
- Third Thursday of every month from noon to 1 p.m., Eastern time.
- Contact Jenny Anderson at Anderson.Jennifer33@mayo.edu for more information and to register.
- Zoom registration required prior to group meeting.
Moving Forward, Staying Present : Support for Breast Cancer Survivors
For breast cancer survivors, including DCIS, the monthly group is designed for patients transitioning out of active treatment and are ready to embrace a new chapter of their lives. Focused on mindfulness and lifestyle improvements, this group offers a safe space to explore practices that foster mental clarity, emotional healing, and holistic well-being. Through guided discussions, mindfulness-based skills, and practical tools, members are encouraged to thrive beyond survival by adopting healthier habits, reducing stress, and cultivating a sense of presence in their daily lives. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your body, build resilience, or simply find peace in the present moment, this group is here to support your journey after being touched by breast cancer.
- Second Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m., Eastern time.
- Online support group breast cancer survivors, including DCIS.
- Email Kristin Lothman for details.
Neuroendocrine Tumor Support Group – NE FL Neuroendocrine Cancer Zebras (Zoom)
Rising Above Breast Cancer: Online Support (Zoom)
A breast oncology nurse navigator and an oncology social worker are available to answer your questions and help you stay connected as you navigate cancer care at Mayo Clinic in Florida. This group also provides a valuable opportunity to meet other cancer survivors, share experiences, solve problems and exchange helpful information.
- Online support for people with breast cancer who are newly diagnosed or in active treatment at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
- First and third Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m., Eastern time.
- Register in advance on Zoom.
