The diagnosis and treatment of cancer can leave a person living with the disease and their family feeling overwhelmed, afraid, out of control and alone. Coping with these emotions, as well as the many physical challenges of cancer, can be difficult.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas offers a number of support groups for people living with cancer and their family and friends, which provide emotional and social support in a safe and supportive atmosphere. People in support groups:

Talk about what it is like to have cancer
Share tips on ways to cope with cancer and treatment side effects
Learn about what's new in cancer treatment
Talk about experiences, problems and solutions
Help each other feel better
Inspire hope
Help dispel loneliness

Cancer Survivors (formally Cansurmount): Call 214-819-1200 for one-to-one, peer support for newly diagnosed patients who wish to talk with someone with a similar diagnosis.

Cancervive: This support group helps patients reclaim their lives after initial cancer treatment. The group meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday morning of the month in the Radiation Oncology Building at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Contact Clare Chaney, PhD, LPC, at 214-906-4869 for more information or visit cancervive.org.

CLIMB® Program: The CLIMB® Program is a support group for children who have parents with cancer. The program is for children ages 7 to 14 and meets once a week for six weeks. During the meetings, discussion and art are used to help children express their feelings. Children are provided with workbooks which they can share with their family members. There is no charge for this program. Follow this link for more information or call 214-345-6959 for enrollment.

Look Good, Feel Better: People living with cancer can gain control and even triumph over the side effects of cancer treatment through this program. Participants meet with a licensed cosmetologist and a registered nurse to discover how looking good can boost their emotional well-being. For more information, call 214-345-6959.

Man to Man: PHD and the American Cancer Society offer a one-on-one support program designed primarily for newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients who wish to talk with someone who has had the same diagnosis or been through similar treatment. Referral is made through the American Cancer Society to set up an inpatient visit or home visit. Call 214-819-1200 or contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345).

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group (PanCan): This group for patients and family members affected by pancreatic cancer provides ongoing support and promotes dialogue and an open forum to ask questions directly to the participating physician. Meets from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the main building, first floor, GI Lab waiting area. Contact Linda Vozzella at 214-345-4054 for more information.

Reach to Recovery: This rehabilitation program is designed to help women meet the physical, emotional and cosmetic needs related to breast cancer and its treatment. Women who have or have had breast cancer can find information, support and advice through this program. Reach to Recovery requires a physician referral. For more information, call 214-345-2598.

Us Too! is an interactive support group for men and their families who are facing the unique challenges of the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. Participants get emotional support and practical information from guest speakers, health care professionals and most importantly, from each other. Spouses and family members are welcome to attend. Us Too! meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 214-345-5030.

Woman to Woman is a support group designed to provide emotional and social support for women with breast cancer. From practical advice to stories of hope, women in this group share their experiences to learn from and encourage each other. Woman to Woman meets from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of every month in the Radiation Oncology Center. For more information, call 214-345-2598.