Try calling these folks. Maybe they can connect you to a group local to Chico. Finding a local support group may really help to go and learn coping skills that eases the situation all around.

Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area
3276 McNutt Avenue
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
United States
925-933-0107
www.cancersupport.net

Don
Male, 57 - Great health except C
Dec '12
DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes
1 tooth out
Jan '13
2nd tooth out
Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT
4-6/2013
CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150
ended 5/29,6/4
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