UAMS Introduces Support Group for Women with Gynecologic, Breast Cancers
| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated support group for women facing gynecologic and breast cancers.
The “Let’s GAB (Gynecologic and Breast) Women’s Cancer Support Group” meets in person on the third Tuesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. in the Barlogie Conference Room located on the 10th floor of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS.
The free monthly gathering is designed to provide comfort, connection and community for women undergoing active treatment for gynecologic and breast cancer. Led by licensed UAMS oncology social workers, the group offers a safe space to share experiences, build relationships and receive understanding and encouragement from others undergoing cancer treatment.
“No one should have to go through cancer alone,” said Tiffany Hadden, LCSW, UAMS oncology social worker and group facilitator. “Let’s GAB is a place where women can come together, speak openly about their journey and find strength in one another’s experiences. Our goal is to provide both emotional support and a sense of community during one of the most challenging times in life.”
No preregistration is required to attend the support group. Participants do not have to be UAMS patients to attend. For questions, patients can call UAMS Oncology Social Work at 501-603-1612.
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ only academic cancer research center with more than 150 scientists actively studying high priority cancers affecting Arkansans. In addition to a statewide outreach and engagement program and the largest cancer clinical trials program in the state, UAMS is home to the state’s only bone marrow transplant program and the world-renowned Myeloma Center.
UAMS is the state’s only health sciences university, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a main campus in Little Rock; a Northwest Arkansas regional campus in Fayetteville; a statewide network of regional campuses; and eight institutes: the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute, Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute, Psychiatric Research Institute, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Translational Research Institute, Institute for Digital Health & Innovation and the Institute for Community Health Innovation. UAMS includes UAMS Health, a statewide health system that encompasses all of UAMS’ clinical enterprise. UAMS is the only adult Level 1 trauma center in the state. UAMS has 3,553 students and 902 medical residents and fellows. It is the state’s largest public employer with about 12,000 employees, including 1,200 physicians who provide care to patients at UAMS, its regional campuses, Arkansas Children’s, the VA Medical Center and Baptist Health. Visit www.uams.edu or uamshealth.com. Find us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube or Instagram.###