To learn more about cancer you can contact Cynthia Arnold at Mid Coast Hospital’s health sciences library at 373-6571. The library has numerous medical texts, periodicals, and resources on the web.

For more information about breast cancer, Mid Coast Hospital’s Breast Health Center also has a dedicated library. Co-coordinator Kim Lynch can help you on your information search. The number is 373-6540.

Cancer Support Groups

Mid Coast Hospital offers the following cancer support groups:

Cancer Support Group

A support group for cancer patients, family, and friends. This group meets on the first Monday of every month from 7:00–8:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, in Brunswick. The group is co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

Breast Cancer Support Group

This support group is for women whose lives are affected by breast cancer, who seek to share and receive educational information and emotional support. The group meets on the second Monday of every month from 7:00–8:30 p.m. at Mid Coast Hospital’s Healthline education center.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

This group, for men with prostate cancer, meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Mid Coast Hospital’s Medical Office Building. Contact Michael Todd at 373-6065.

Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group

This group is offered to women who have recurrent or advanced breast
cancer. Friends, family, and supporters are welcome. A registered nurse and social worker are available to the group as resources. They meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at Mid Coat Hospital.

For more information or to join a support group, contact Healthline, Mid Coast Hospital’s community education and information center at 373-6585.