Cancer support group reorganizes

| July 13, 2023 12:00 AM

A support group for anyone affected by cancer is reorganizing. Pastor Matthew Connally of Ronan/Polson Nazarene Church will lead the Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group from noon-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at St. Joseph Medical Center Chapel in Polson, beginning Wednesday, July 26.

The group welcomes those recently diagnosed, those undergoing treatment, cancer survivors, and/or family members. The group’s aim is to provide a safe place for participants to share, learn, support, and encourage members after a cancer diagnosis; and to conquer the fear in themselves and others.

Confidentiality is practiced. According to Pastor Connally, anything spoken in the group stays with the group.

Gatherings are informal, allowing folks to drop-in when schedules and life permits. Participants are welcome to bring a brown-bag lunch.

Cheerful Heart, an organization of volunteers that has provided non-medical services for cancer patients in Lake County since 2002, sponsors the support group.

For more information, leave a message at 406-883-3070, including the best time and day to receive a return call. Check out the Cheerful Heart website at www.cheerfulheart.org or email cheerfulheart46@gmail.com. Mailing address is Cheerful Heart, P.O. Box 688, Polson, MT 59860.