Emotional Support

heART Space

An art studio experience for people diagnosed with cancer and direct caregivers. No experience needed.

Caregivers Support Meeting

A Caregivers Support Meeting provides a safe and confidential space to listen, talk, support and make it easier to cope.

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Work and Cancer

Coaching support for people diagnosed with cancer and direct caregivers having to manage work adjustments and transitions, free of charge.

ESCA CancerSupport is now offering a support group in Geneva for teens who have a family member undergoing cancer treatment. We are here to listen, talk, support and hopefully make it easier to cope. We will meet *virtually* each month.

Prostate Cancer Group

ESCA CancerSupport offers a group in Geneva for men who have been diagnosed or living with prostate cancer. We are here to listen, talk, support and hopefully make it easier to cope. We will meet *virtually* each month.

Support Line and Email

During these uncertain times, support for cancer patients and their loved ones is even more important than ever so our Support Line: 022 723 22 31 and Support Email: Support@cancersupport.ch remain available to anyone who needs to contact us.

ESCA CancerSupport Centre

The Centre is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 - 13:00 so that anyone needing our support is welcome to drop by to have an informal chat or use the library during these hours.

Peer support

Our trained and supervised peer supporters, who have first-hand experience with cancer, can help in many ways: providing transportation, shopping for groceries, making a home visit or simply being there to listen.

Counselling

Each counsellor has broad experience in helping people who are going through critical times of their lives. They can offer at least three individual 60-minute sessions at no charge, thanks to our generous donors.

Breast Cancer Support (Bosom Pals)

A group of women who have all experienced breast cancer or are even in treatment. This warm, welcoming group in a confidential environment and shares personal experiences. Meetings are monthly on the last Monday from 10:00-12:00.

Online Support Group

ESCA CancerSupport is now offering an online support group in Geneva for those who have had cancer but are unable to attend groups in-person. We are here to listen, talk, support and hopefully make it easier to cope.

Lausanne Support Group

ESCA CancerSupport now offers a with a support group in Lausanne for anyone who's been touched by cancer. Meets monthly at the Ligue vaudoise office.

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for cancer patients

MBCT-ca is an eight-week programme that uses yoga, breath and body awareness to help participants find an inner calm.

Bereavement Support

Groups are made up of a small number of people who have recently lost a loved one. They meet once a week for eight weeks with an ESCA CS counsellor who leads them in finding their own way through their loss.

Art Therapy for the Bereaved

A 4-week programme designed for anyone who has lost a loved one to cancer.

Art Therapy for Cancer Patients

A 4-week programme designed for people living with cancer. It is not necessary to have artistic skills to participate.