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2005-Present by Hope for Today Cancer support Group, Inc. and may
not be reproduced without the express written permission of Charlene
Walker, Founder & Executive Director, 422 Blockhouse Road, Maryville, TN 37803
David
Spiegel, M.D., from Stanford University, a noted researcher, did a
ten year study on the effect that participation in support groups,
like "Hope for Today" cancer support group, had on cancer patients:
When
compared to people who were not in groups, the people who
participated in the support groups "showed significantly lower
depression, fatigue, confusion and total mood disturbance as
well as higher vigor."
The
study showed that support groups had a beneficial effect on
length of life for cancer patients who participated.
For I am the
Lord your God, who upholds your right hand, who says to you, do not
fear, I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13
