Since 1989, the Cordelia Knott Wellness Foundation has provided support for newly diagnosed cancer patients. We greatly expanded our services after the opening of the Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness. It is our belief that support is important for the cancer patient to move from initial diagnosis back to wellness in the shortest possible period of time. Our programs are designed to help patients and their loved ones through the recovery process, providing emotional support and informational resources.

Listed below are our current support and educational programs. Please call (714) 541-9355 for more information.

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Breast Cancer Educational Support Group
A six-week program designed for newly diagnosed cancer patients. Facilitated by breast cancer survivor, Barbara, this group provides an opportunity for breast cancer patients to learn more about their disease and find support among others diagnosed with breast cancer.

Summer session: Mondays, July 23 - Aug. 27, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Fall Session:      Mondays October 8 - November 5, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Library - Coredelia Knott Center for Wellness

Partners in Recovery
As part of the six-week breast cancer educational support program; this unique group of men provides support to partners of patients with breast cancer. In addition, they are available to provide one-on-one telephone support.

Grupo de Apoyo "Renovacion" (Spanish-speaking support group)
Para compartir con otros sobrevivientes, afectados con el cancer del seno, y otros tipos personas interesadas en aprender como sobrevivirlo.
For information call 800-986-9505
Fourth Wednesday of Month / 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Family Support Group
Designed for adult patients, their families, and friends. Facilitated by Grace Mucci, PhD.
For information call 714-881-0610 x330
Second Monday of each month / 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

Kids Konnected Support Group
A group offering friendship, understanding, education, and support for kids ages 4-18 who have a parent with cancer. Facilitated by Lauren Murphy, LCSW and Sarah Lorton, youth leader.
For information call 949-582-5443 
Second Tuesday of each month / 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
www.kidskonnected.org .

Wellness Retreats
Designed as a three-day respite for individuals to share, to learn and to strengthen their connection between the spiritual, social and physical nature of their illness. Click here for more information about upcoming retreats. (next one October 5,6,7)
Call Glennda Adair at  (949) 707-5691

Lymphedema Educational Support Group
Provides information and support to patients who develop Lymphedema. Through presentations and discussion patients learn to identify and manage symptoms, understand proper therapeutic treatment and to utilize the dedicated resources that are available in the community.
Call Jan West, RN, BSN at 714-731-0233 for more information.
Fourth Thursday of each month / 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Eating Well After Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy and radiation can impact your ability to eat and process foods.  Learn eating strategies to boost your immune system after cancer terapy.  Discover if there are foods you should be eating for repair and healing as well as to help prevent recurrence.
Presenter:  Debbie Martin-James, M.S., R.D.
Monday, March 19 - 10:30 a.m.- Noon