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In a support group, members provide each other with various types of nonprofessional, nonmaterial help for a particular shared burdensome characteristic. The help may take the form of providing relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also provide ancillary support, such as serving as a public relations voice or engaging in advocacy.
Maintaining contact
Support groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Most groups have traditionally met in person in group sizes that allowed conversational interaction. Support groups also maintain contact through printed newsletters, telephone chains, internet forums, and mailing lists. Some support groups are exclusively Online_support_groups.
Membership in some support groups is formally controlled, with admission requirements and membership fees. Other groups are "open" and allow anyone to drop in at an advertised meeting, for example, or to participate in an online forum.
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Support Groups :: Gastrointestinal
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piccola_buh (silvia amaduzzi) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:51:45 -0000
RT @zanlaura: something strange happens on Fb: groups with huge nr of members are changin name,showing support to PM Berlusconi http://t ...
Product Support Solutions (PSS) Spent last week meeting w Regional Nortel Users Groups - We're all interested in what's next for NT/Avaya
PSSHelp (PSSHelp) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:29:51 -0000
Product Support Solutions (PSS) Spent last week meeting w Regional Nortel Users Groups - We're all interested in what's next for NT/Avaya
Check your groups in Facebook, someone is changing the groups' names in order to support Berlusconi! THIS IS ILLEGAL!!!!!!
ChiaraBolognini (Chiara Bolognini) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:29:41 -0000
Check your groups in Facebook, someone is changing the groups' names in order to support Berlusconi! THIS IS ILLEGAL!!!!!!
RT @2BlueStarMom: b. Accepted campaign support from non profit groups like ACORN and Planned Parenthood and then paid them back with tax ...
unicornmajik (susan rector) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:18:32 -0000
RT @2BlueStarMom: b. Accepted campaign support from non profit groups like ACORN and Planned Parenthood and then paid them back with tax ...
RT @zanlaura: something strange happens on Fb: groups with huge nr of members are changin name,showing support to PM Berlusconi http://t ...
paolon (Paolo Tonon) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:06:07 -0000
RT @zanlaura: something strange happens on Fb: groups with huge nr of members are changin name,showing support to PM Berlusconi http://t ...
RT @zanlaura: something really strange is happening on Fb: groups with huge nr of members are changing name,showing support to PM Berlusconi
Chaos_Theory_Be (Chaos Theory) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:51:15 -0000
RT @zanlaura: something really strange is happening on Fb: groups with huge nr of members are changing name,showing support to PM Berlusconi
ACOR Discussion List: Pancreatic Cancer - Join an ongoing moderated conversation with patients, family and caregivers through email.
In Memory Of Peter J. Brignola - Memorial site for a gentleman stricken with pancreatic cancer.
Lustgarten Foundation: Cancer of the Pancreas - Highlights many current scientific and other activities, and provides links to related information.
Meta Description: [ Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreas and Cancer Treatment from the Lustgarten Foundation ]
National Pancreas Foundation - Addresses topics related to pancreatic cancer in a FAQ including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and pain control.
Meta Description: [ A non-profit organization committed to advancing research of pancreatic diseases. ]
PanCAN - Non-profit focuses on advocacy, awareness and support for cancer of the pancreas. Includes local chapters, annual Evening With The Stars and the PALS liaison service.
Meta Description: [ The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the first national patient advocacy organization for the pancreatic cancer community. PanCAN works to focus national attention on the need to find a cure for pancreatic cancer. We provide public and professional education embracing the urgent need for more ... ]
Pancreatic Cancer Alliance - Offers summaries of news stories, patient support information, statistics, research advocacy and links to resources.
Meta Description: [ PancreaticAlliance.org is a web site created by the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance to support pancreatic cancer research at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts, and patients and their loved ones in their battle. ]
Pancreatic Cancer Online Resources - A collection of online resources offered by the Decker Fund.
Meta Description: [ Find pancreatic cancer resources - Being informed is a step in the right direction. If you are a pancreatic patient or a patient advocate, these websites will help in your battle. ]
Pancreatic Cancer Purple Ribbon Room - Provides a message board, chat, support and information for patients and caregivers. MSN sign-in required.
Meta Description: [ ~Pancreatic Cancer~Friendly Message board, Chat,Support,sharing ideas,and info.This site is for those afflicted with PC,their Caregivers,or anyone who has lost a loved one from this Cancer.All are welcome.Dealing with Pancreatic Cancer is a rough road,but no one said we had to travel the road al... ]
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