SEPTEMBER 5 & 19 - METASTATIC BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP; 1-2:30PM; Free; Support group for women whose breast cancer has recurred or spread beyond the primary site; Jacqueline Milano Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center; For information contact Jan Tryba 732-923-7711

SEPTEMBER 6 - CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS EXPERIENCING LOSS; 6-7PM; Professionally led support group for children and adolescents dealing with grief over the loss of a loved one; At Monmouth Medical Center; Registration is required 732-923-6990

SEPTEMBER 6 - KIDS NEED SUPPORT, TOO; 7-8PM; Free; Support group for children and adolescents who have family members diagnosed with cancer or other serious illnesses. This professionally run group will allow children to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences with others in similar situations to help decrease their feelings of isolation and encourage coping skills; At Monmouth Medical Center; Registration required 732-923-6990

SEPTEMBER 6 - COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP; 7:30-9PM; Free support group for patients and families dealing with colorectal cancer; This support group is part of the Patricia Burton High Risk Colorectal Cancer program; Goldsmith Wellness Center, 4th floor, Monmouth Medical Center; For registration, contact Jan Tryba 732- 923-7711

SEPTEMBER 7 - US TOO: PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP; 7-9PM; Free; Mutual support, information and education for prostate cancer patients and their partners; At Monmouth Medical Center; Registration required. For registration, location and directions contact the Cancer Center 732-923-6575

SEPTEMBER 8 - RADIATION ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT TOURS; 1:30-2:30PM; Free tours of Monmouth Medical Center's Radiation Oncology Department will be offered the second Friday of each month for the general public; Meet in Radiation Oncology lobby entrance area; Pre-registration is requested by calling 732-923-6462 and leaving a message.

SEPTEMBER 12 & 26 - EARLY STAGE BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP; 7:15-9PM; Free; Support group for women patients diagnosed with breast cancer; Goldsmith Wellness Center, 4th floor; At Monmouth Medical Center; Pre-registration required. Contact Jan Tryba 732-923-7711

SEPTEMBER 13 - CANCER AND STROKE AWARENESS NIGHT; 7-9PM; Monmouth Medical Center and the Holmdel First Aid Squad have partnered to present this program which features a panel of MMC physicians and health care professionals who will focus on the importance of cancer and stroke awareness and prevention, screening guidelines, risk assessment and treatment options; Light refreshments and educational materials will be available; At the Holmdel Senior/Community Center, 4 Crawfords Corner Rd; For more information call the Leon Hess Cancer Center at Monmouth Medical Center at 732-923-6575

SEPTEMBER 19 - FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING; 4PM; Men age 50 and over who have never been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are not under the care of a urologist are eligible to participate. Men at high risk with a family history of prostate cancer, or African American men should begin screening at age 40. At Monmouth Medical Center's Leon Hess Cancer Center, 4th floor; Registration is required by calling 1-888-SBHS-123

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP; Bereavement support helps those in mourning to better cope with the overwhelming thoughts, emotions and stresses people experience after the loss of a loved one. This group is for those who have lost a loved one in the past year. Meets for 6 consecutive weeks. Though the program is free, registration is required. For more information, dates for next session or to register, call Colleen Beach, MSW, LSW 732-923-6463

LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER; A special program sponsored by the American Cancer Society for women cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. Learn to cope with the side effects of treatment and feel comfortable with changes in your appearance by receiving a personal make-over by cosmetology professionals; For date, time, location and to register 732-758-8220

NOTE: ALL PROGRAMS MEET AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, 300 SECOND AVENUE, LONG BRANCH, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

For questions or more information, contact The Community Health Education Department at (732) 923-6990.