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Støttegrupper for mennesker med egne erfaringer med kræft

Sorg kan nogle gange føles meget isolerende. Selv når der er mennesker omkring dig, som holder af dig, kan det være svært at forklare en oplevelse, som føles dybt personlig, eller at føle, at andre virkelig forstår det, du går igennem. At komme i kontakt med mennesker, som har oplevet en lignende type tab, kan give en følelse af tilhørsforhold og minde dig om, at du ikke behøver klare det hele alene.

Støttegrupper skaber et rum, hvor mennesker kan dele erfaringer, tanker og følelser med andre, som måske har stået i lignende situationer. For nogle mennesker kan det være hjælpsomt blot at lytte til andre; for andre kan det at tale om deres egen oplevelse give en følelse af lettelse eller bekræftelse. Du kan også lære forskellige måder at håndtere det på, opdage nye kilder til støtte eller føle dig mere tryg ved at tale om emner, som kan være svære at drøfte med familie og venner.

Der findes ikke én rigtig måde at deltage i en støttegruppe på. Du kan selv beslutte, hvor meget du vil dele, og om du foretrækker at lytte, før du taler. Nogle grupper mødes fysisk, mens andre foregår online, og de kan være organiseret omkring forskellige oplevelser, såsom sorg efter dødsfald, tabet af en forælder, partner, søskende eller ven, eller sorg relateret til sygdom og kræft. Det kan gøre en forskel at finde en gruppe, der føles passende i forhold til din oplevelse.

At melde sig ind i en støttegruppe betyder ikke, at du skal tale om alt det, du føler, og det betyder heller ikke, at du behøver identificere dig stærkt med andre menneskers oplevelser. Alles forhold til sorg er forskelligt. Du kan deltage på en måde, der føles tryg og behagelig for dig, og du har altid lov til at trække dig, hvis en gruppe ikke længere føles hjælpsom.

De grupper, der foreslås i dette afsnit, er tænkt som en hjælp til at udforske muligheder for kontakt og støtte fra ligesindede. Hvis du overvejer at deltage i en gruppe, så brug lidt tid på at finde ud af, hvad den indebærer, hvem den er tiltænkt, og om formatet føles rigtigt for dig. At række ud efter støtte er ikke et tegn på, at du ikke klarer dig — nogle gange kan det at have andre ved sin side få oplevelsen af sorg til at føles lidt mindre ensom.

Alma Zois – Group Therapy & Wellness Programs - Greece

almazois.gr

Engelsk

Provides structured support groups (e.g., metastatic cancer, survivorship groups). These groups support emotional expression, identity reconstruction, and coping with long-term changes.

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Alma Zois – Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer - Greece

almazois.gr

Engelsk

A well-established peer-support organization offering group therapy, counseling, and survivorship programs. It helps individuals process emotional, social, and body image changes after cancer.

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Cancer Support Group - online

cancer-support.eu

Engelsk

people with lived cancer experience available via phone or email.

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CancerCare - United States, Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories; New York and New Jersey

cancercare.org

Engelsk

an organization that runs various support groups, both in-person and online, for cancer survivors, providing a space for sharing experiences

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Day Centre for Psychological Support of Cancer Patients - Greece

ekpse.gr

Engelsk

Provides free psychological support services, including group therapy for patients and families. It supports emotional processing, adjustment to illness, and coping with loss.

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European Youth Cancer Network - Europe, Online

beatcancer.eu

Engelsk

hundreds of young people with lived cancer experience across Europe who understand what the person is going through. A space for support, resources and community.

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FairLife Lung Cancer Care – BREATHE Program - Greece

fairlifelcc.com

Engelsk

A structured support program for lung cancer patients and caregivers, focusing on emotional well-being and coping. It helps reduce isolation and build supportive connections.

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Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK) - Greece

ellok.org

Engelsk

A national umbrella organization connecting cancer patient associations across Greece. It helps individuals access a wide network of peer support groups, advocacy initiatives, and community-based resources.

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Hellenic Cancer Society – Day Center C.A.Y.A. - Greece

cancerhellas.org

Engelsk

Offers psychosocial support, including support groups for patients and caregivers. It helps address emotional distress, survivorship challenges, and quality of life.

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K.E.F.I. – Association of Cancer Patients of Athens - Greece

greekpatient.gr

Engelsk

Offers peer support, psychological support, and social reintegration activities. It helps reduce isolation and promotes connection among patients and survivors.

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Living Well App +

prosoma.com

Engelsk

A clinically-backed app designed by psycho-oncologists to help survivors manage the specific anxiety and depression that follows treatment.

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Macmillan Cancer Support - UK

macmillan.org.uk

Engelsk

in-person and online support groups, as well as access to support via phone, email, or online chat, with the service provided by cancer specialists.

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Maggie´s - UK, Groningen, Hong Kong, Barcelona, Tokyo

maggies.org

Engelsk

Maggie’s is a center that provides individual and group counseling, workshops, guidance on social rights, and other activities. Every Maggie’s center is a welcoming space where you can find support with financial worries, tips on managing stress, and a friendly place to go when you need someone to listen. Get information on how to cope with the changes in your daily routine, work, school, and home life that come with living with cancer.

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Young Lives vs Cancer - online

younglivesvscancer.org.uk

Engelsk

A Facebook group for teens and young adults where they can chat with others between the ages of 16 and 24 who have gone through a cancer experience.

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Acreditar - Associação de Pais e Amigos de Crianças com Cancro- Portugal, Lisboa, Porto, Coimbra, Funchal

acreditar.org.pt

Portugisisk

an organization that organizes support groups made up of cancer survivors, spreading hope, courage, and resilience.

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Associação Oncológica do Algarve - Portugal

aoa.pt

Portugisisk

The Algarve Oncology Association offers specialized psycho-oncological support, either free of charge or at low cost, that addresses the emotional, educational, and social needs of cancer patients and their families. Its services combine individual consultations, therapy groups, and preventive measures, ensuring continuous support throughout all stages of the disease.

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Associação de Apoio a Pessoas com Cancro - Matosinhos, Portugal

aapc.pt

Portugisisk

The Association for the Support of People with Cancer is highly recommended because, in addition to psycho-oncology consultations, it offers structured support groups that help patients and their families cope with the emotional impact of cancer. These groups create a safe space for sharing, reduce isolation, and strengthen coping skills throughout the course of the disease.

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Galilee Palliative Care Unit (Galilaia)

galilee.gr

Græsk

Galilee provides specialized palliative care and psychosocial support to patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families. It also supports individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Their interdisciplinary team (psychologists, social workers, doctors, nurses) offers holistic care, addressing emotional, social, and existential needs.

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Jenny Karezi Foundation – Athens, Greece

jkf.gr

Græsk

The Jenny Karezi Foundation provides specialized palliative care and psychosocial support to patients with serious illnesses and their families. It is particularly valuable for individuals experiencing grief, as it offers emotional support both before and after the loss of a loved one (anticipatory and post-bereavement grief).

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La Ligue contre le cancer - France

ligue-cancer.net

Fransk

The aim of these groups is to allow participants to share their experiences and feelings, to put into words their often unexpressed emotions, and to compare them with those of people who have had a similar experience, thus helping them to break out of their isolation.

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Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro - Portugal

ligacontracancro.pt

Portugisisk

The Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro has established Psycho-Oncology Units to provide free, specialized psychological support to cancer patients, their families, and those who are grieving. These units offer individual, family, and group counseling aimed at reducing distress, improving coping skills, alleviating isolation, correcting misconceptions, facilitating communication, and supporting caregivers and healthcare professionals.

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Dette indhold blev skabt under projektet YARN, medfinansieret under EU4Health-programmet i 2025-2028 (tilskudsaftale nr. 101219053).