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Patients and their families and friends share day-to-day concerns regarding cancer. Contact: Mercy St. Anne Hospital, (419) 407-1186. Tiffin area residents should contact Dr. Renu Soni, (419) 448-1115.

A spa and wellness center providing relaxation and beauty treatments to cancer survivors currently in treatment. Contact: Julie Kujawa 1-800-699-2579 for more information.

This group provides support and education for women with cancer. The group is free to the public and meets the 4th Tuesday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. Contact: Deborah Roberts 419-535-3126.

This group provides support in a familiar setting of a quilting group for quilters who have been diagnosed with cancer. The group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Sylvania Senior Center, 7140 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio. No pre-registration required. Walkins are welcome. Contact: Mary Greeno (419) 841-8867.

A mastectomy and chemotherapy boutique. The shop offers anything you may need for breast cancer - prosthesis, bras, lingerie. They also carry wigs. Insurances are accepted. If you do not have insurance, the shop prides itself that "No one is turned away." Contact: Kris Beard 419-536-6206.

Renee's Survivor Shop, LLC

Special products and gifts related to cancer and other illnesses for you and/or those you love.

Laryngectomy Club of Toledo

This group provides support and education for people who have had cancer of the larynx. Pre and post-operative visits are available. Contact: 419-691-2897.

Let's Talk it Ovar

The group supplies support and education for ovarian and gynecological cancer survivors. This group is open to all women either newly diagnosed, currently in treatment or in remission. You are welcome to join our group if you need support or encouragement or just someone to talk to. We are here to support you. We care. Let us help you. Our facilitator, Debra Sorenson, attends all meetings to help with questions and/or concerns you might have. There is no fee to attend these meetings. The group meets at the Holiday Inn French Quarter, on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from noon to 2 p.m. Contact: 419-385-5466 or 419-823-4203

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society serves, to the best of its ability, as a clearinghouse for all cancer-related support groups in Northwest Ohio. 1-888-227-6446

Victory Center Cancer Information

This independent resource is one of the largest, most comprehensive collections of cancer information in the area. It includes all available published information from the National cancer Institute and the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. Free and open to the public 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon – Thurs; 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fri. Victory Center, 5532 W. Central Ave, Suite B, Toledo OH 43615, 419-531-7600.

* American Cancer Society program held in conjunction with Mercy

Integrative Medicine

See our Integrative Medicine/Symptom Management or Integrative Medicine Outpatient Services for additional classes and workshops.

The Mercy Cancer Center at St. Anne is a department of Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center.

Licensed cosmetologists teach beauty techniques to assist patients currently receiving cancer treatment. The program helps women enhance their appearance and self image. Contact: Mercy St. Anne Hospital, (419) 407-1186.

A therapeutic mild exercise program for cancer survivors. This program helps survivors reach for a better quality of life and have fun too. Programs are held weekly. Contact: Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center (419) 251-4153, Mercy St. Anne Hospital (419) 407-1186 or Lorri Brandt (419) 654-7909.

Men with prostate cancer and their partners are provided support and education. Contact: Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, (419) 407-1186.

Volunteers who have received special education, offer supportive listening to those dealing with cancer. Out reach volunteers provide information to families regarding oncology support services as well as other community resources. Contact: Mercy St. Anne Hospital, (419) 407-1186.

A support group for breast cancer survivors and their caregivers or family members. For more information, contact the Mercy Tiffin Radiation Therapy Center at (419) 448-3690.

Patients who are undergoing breast cancer surgery and/or reconstruction are linked to trained volunteers who are breast cancer survivors. Patients receive information, and emotional support, as well as a kit with a temporary breast form. Contact: Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, (419) 407-1186.