Support group advice

[Barbara2]

I have a friend who has asked me to help her start a breast cancer support group here in our little community of about 2,500 people. Our nearest support group is about 40 miles away.

I am wondering how many people who visit Her2+ Support, also attend a support group in their community. I will be willing to help her get this started, but I really wonder if I would care to attend. (BTW, she also has Her2+ breast cancer, but has never cared to research or go to this website.)

When finishing chemo in 2003, I started searching the internet for info on this Her2+ breast cancer that falls into the 25% bracket of breast cancer. I knew it was unique and wanted to find out as much as I could about this type of cancer. I eventually found this site, which I believe may have had a different name at the time. I have never felt I needed any more of a group-type support than what was found here at the Her+ Support site. It gave me everything I needed. Knowledge, advice, friendships, courage, hope…and the list goes on and on. (THANK YOU, CHRISTINE and of course JOE)

I don’t know much about the local support groups; what the meetings consist of, etc. and maybe the friendships that are established would make it a good option. If you have any thoughts/experiences, I would appreciate hearing what you think.

Thanks!