September 19, 2007Statewide Melanoma Support Group
FARMINGTON, CONN. – Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer
and disturbingly, it is also the fastest growing. In fact, the
percentage of people with melanoma has more than doubled in the last 30
years.
“Recently diagnosed patients need to know there is a group they can
turn to who can offer them emotional and educational support,” says
Donald Looney, a Southington resident who was instrumental in forming
the Melanoma Support Group two years ago. The group is based at the
University of Connecticut Health Center but patients, their families and
friends from anywhere in the region are welcome to attend.
The support group meets the third Wednesday of every month from
6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Dowling South building, 2nd floor conference room,
UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington. Oncologists,
surgeons, nutritionists and psychiatrists are sometimes invited to speak
about the latest treatments and research and answer any questions.
For more information, call Donald Looney at 860-621-0534. |
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