Cancer patients, survivors, and their support teams on Guam are invited to join the Circle of Care program, offering free support groups, psycho-oncology counseling, and wellness services.  

Funded by the Guam Cancer Trust Fund and led by the Pay-Less Community Foundation, the program provides both virtual and in-person resources to help those impacted by cancer navigate their journey with care, compassion, and community.

Circle of Care’s weekly online cancer support group is held every Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm-8:00 pm on Zoom. 

The group is facilitated by community educator Marie Benito, clinical psychology associate Dr. Camarin Meno, and licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Iain Twaddle. 

In the first half of each group session, guest speakers will give presentations on cancer support services available in Guam.

The Zoom info is as follows:

Zoom Meeting ID: 

893 8497 7616

Passcode:

590035

 

June Sessions Guest Speaker (Zoom)

June 03 - Guest Speaker: Jim Brandt, Cancer Survivor (Survivor Spotlight)

June 10 - Guest Speaker: Rynette D. Perez, Assistant Coordinator (UOG Nutrition Education Program)

June 17 - Guest Speaker: Dr. Paul Muna Aguon, MD, Gastroenterologist (GMH)

June 24 - Guest Speaker: Dr. John Reinier Narvaez, MD, General and Trauma Surgeon (GRMC)

Circle of Care’s in-person cancer support group is held every 1st and 3rd Saturday at 9:30 am-1:00 pm at the Pay-Less Corporate Office, HR Training Room (Building B), 116 W Chålan Santo Papa, Hagåtña (across from Calvo’s Insurance). 

The group is facilitated by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Iain Twaddle and community educator Marie Benito, as well as cancer care specialists from the community. 

A nutritional light lunch and snacks will be provided.

June Sessions (In-person):

June 07 (9:30 am-1:00 pm) 

Support Group – Dr. Camarin Meno and Marie Benito

Restorative Yoga – Linda Frank, Yoga for Cancer Certified Instructor

Art for Healing – Dr. Arlene Diaz, PhD in Education and Art Therapy

June 21 (9:30 am-1:00 pm)

Support Group – Dr. Camarin Meno and Marie Benito

Restorative Yoga – Linda Frank, Yoga for Cancer Certified Instructor

Oncology Nutrition – Rosae Calvo Shandor, PhD in Nutrition

 

Individual and Family Psycho-Oncology Counseling and Patient Navigation Cancer patients and members of their support team can meet with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Iain Twaddle, clinical psychology associate Dr. Camarin Meno, or one of our associate or assistant facilitators for individualized support as they go through their cancer journey. 

To schedule psycho-oncology counseling or patient navigation services, please contact Dr. Twaddle by email ([email protected]).

Tai Chi &Qi Gong for Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Caregivers Circle of Care offers Tai Chi and Qi Gong for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers with instructor Tina Cruz every Wednesday morning from 9:00-10:00 am at Synergy Studio II (436 Marine Corps Drive, next to Dial Rent-to-Own in East Hagåtña). Sessions for this month will be held June 4, 11, 18, 25.

To register for the program or for more information, please contact:

Marie Benito (671-687-5723/[email protected]), Dr. Iain Twaddle ([email protected]) 

Circle of Care is funded by a grant from the Guam Cancer Trust Fund.