Northwest Community Hospital Cancer Services Department
800 W. Central Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-618-6660
Fax: 847-618-6679
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am - 4:30pm
Contact: Chonnie DiCicco
Meetings: Cancer Support Group meetings. Please call 847-618-4968 to confirm meeting schedules.
Meeting Address: NWCH, 800 W. Central Rd., Arl. Hts., IL 60005
Cost: None
Wheelchair Access: yes
Publications: Brochures and books available on site.
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: http://www.nch.org 

Updated: 1/4/2013

Description: The Cancer Services Department at Northwest Community Hospital offers a series of support group meetings for cancer patients, survivors and their families and friends. Except as noted, all meetings are held in the Cancer Services Department located on the lower level of the hospital. These opportunities include: REACH FOR SUPPORT - For breast cancer survivors and the women in their lives who support them. Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month, 7-8:30 PM. MAKE TODAY COUNT - A general cancer support group for patients, their families and friends. Meetings every other Thursday, 7 - 8:30 PM LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA NETWORKING GROUP. Open to patients, family and friends. Meetings are the second Wednesday of the month, 7 - 8:30 PM. MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome) NETWORKING GROUP. Open to patients, family and friends. Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of the month, 1:30 - 3 PM. LOOK GOOD…FEEL BETTER. A 12-step beauty program for women undergoing cancer treatment, taught by a licensed cosmetologist. It is sponsored by the American Cancer Society and hosted by Northwest Community Hospital. This is a one-time class and is held once a month. Class is free. Registration needed to attend. For more information about any of these support groups, or to register for the Look Good...Feel Better Program, please call Northwest Community HealthConnection at 847-618-4968.