The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group Has Record Turn Out
Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Breast Cancer Support Group met on July 14 and had its most well-attended meeting yet. Faces both new and familiar gathered to learn, share cancer stories, testimonies, and prayer requests, discuss outreach ideas, and enjoy each other’s company.
Stacy Davis, MS, LPC, led a discussion on anxiety and how to stay strong for yourself and others during challenging times.
“Life is not without hardship. Although I’ve never had cancer, I have experienced pain, anxiety, and illness—like any other human—and that is what I can speak to.”
Stacy emphasized the importance of discussing feelings with a trusted friend or professional, explaining, “feelings are always valid, but never to be trusted.”
The ladies went around the room, each sharing their cancer testimony and trading tips and tricks they used to get through experiences like treatments, radiation, and post op. A new member, Mary Lou Jones, shared how helpful it was when a friend dropped off what she called a “busy bag” on her front porch when she was unable to leave her home after treatments.
“The bag had puzzles, crosswords, magazines – all sorts of things that helped keep my hands busy and my mind on happier things.” The group discussed the possibility of making busy bags to gift to homebound members.
The support group meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month in the Medical Plaza, 113 Airport Rd, which is the 3-story building in front of CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Hospital Sulphur Springs.
Since 1997, the Foundation has worked to expand healthcare opportunities for Hopkins County through free clinics, programs, and educational resources. The Foundation further supports healthcare by funding equipment and programs for the Hopkins County Hospital District/EMS and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. All or part of donations may be tax-deductible. Donors should consult their tax preparer for more information. To reach the Foundation, email hchc.foundation@christushealth.org or call (903) 438-4799.
Photo 1: The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group continues to grow and thrive. Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month in the 3-story building in front of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, 113 Airport Rd.
Photo 2: Stacy Davis, MS, LPC, passionately shared her thoughts on anxiety with the Breast Cancer Support Group sponsored by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation. Any woman who has experienced cancer is welcome to attend meetings.
Photo 3: New member of the breast cancer support group, Mary Lou Jones, shared tools that helped her through treatments and proposed new outreach ideas for homebound cancer patients.
Photo 4: Kristi Brewer, chair of the support group, led the women of the breast cancer support group in prayer before adjourning to enjoy refreshments provided by Carolyn McKinney.
