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Support group for cancer patients
Finding a community that truly listens can change your entire outlook on the journey ahead. These intimate sessions provide a safe sanctuary for patients to share stories and draw collective strength from shared experiences. Come as you are to connect, talk, and simply be heard.
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf (Paris 13th)
About
The Virginia Woolf Library in the 13th arrondissement hosts a support group for cancer patients, offering a confidential space to share experiences and find mutual support. Designed for adults aged 18 and over, these monthly sessions aim to reduce the isolation often felt when facing illness. This free program is available by reservation with library staff. The venue is fully inclusive, featuring wheelchair accessibility and specific accommodations for individuals with visual, hearing, or cognitive impairments, including support through sign language. It is a welcoming environment where participants can talk freely and be heard by others in similar circumstances.
A monthly meeting since January 2026 to share experiences with other cancer patients, talk and be listened to in complete freedom and confidentiality, and feel less alone facing the illness.
Upcoming sessions:
- Saturday, September 12 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Saturday, October 10 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Saturday, November 14 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Saturday, December 12 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Reservation with the librarians at the media library, by email: mediatheque.virginia.woolf@paris.fr or by phone: 01 44 08 12 71.
Our take on this event
The Virginia Woolf Library, located at 4 rue Germaine Krull, invites you to a recurring support group session dedicated to cancer patients. The upcoming meetings are scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, and Saturday, December 12, 2026, taking place from 11:00 to 12:00.
These sessions provide a confidential and supportive environment where participants can freely express their feelings and share their personal experiences with the disease. By connecting with others who understand these challenges, attendees can alleviate feelings of loneliness and find meaningful support in a respectful, peer-led atmosphere.
Participation is free for adults aged 18 and older. The venue is committed to accessibility, ensuring that the space is suitable for wheelchair users and those with visual, auditory, or cognitive disabilities, including provisions for sign language users. To attend, please register your place in advance by contacting the librarians at the library.
