title: An 11-year evaluation of a Living With Cancer program.
abstract: Although many attempts are made at starting cancer support groups, few groups ever stand the test of time. Using a successful, long-standing program as a model is an important first step to establishing a new group. The intricacies of staffing, obtaining resources, and marketing are important factors in maintaining a program for any extended length of time. No matter how much a group is wanted or needed, pitfalls that threaten its existence are bound to occur. Overcoming these pitfalls is the key to a lasting support program.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, NY.
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Pillon
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Joannides
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001601:Bereavement; D002648:Child; D003256:Community Participation; D006801:Humans; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*