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Pay-Less Markets Community Foundation Circle of Care Cancer Support and Psycho-Oncology Services - March 2026 Schedule of Events

Circle of Care Services

Cancer patients and survivors living in Guam and members of their support team, including family and friends, are invited to participate in the Circle of Care program, which offers cancer support and psycho-oncology services to the Guam community. The Circle of Care program is provided by Pay-Less Community Foundation through a grant from the Guam Cancer Trust Fund. All services are free of charge.

Online Cancer Support Group – Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm

Circle of Care's weekly online cancer support group is held every Tuesday evening at 6:00-8:00 pm on Zoom. The group is facilitated by community educator Marie Benito, clinical psychology associate Dr. Camarin Meno, and patient care coordinator Jeanine Quinto. In the first half of each group session, guest speakers will give presentations on cancer support services available in Guam. Click here for the online support group Zoom link: Circle of Care Zoom Link (Zoom Meeting ID: 893 8497 7616; Passcode: 590035)

March Sessions:

  • March 03 - Guest Speaker: Dr. Alexandria Leon Guerrero, MD, General Surgeon (Hafa Adai Specialists)
  • March 10 - Guest Speaker: Neil Naguit (Survivor Spotlight)
  • March 17 - Guest Speaker: Group Sharing
  • March 24 - Guest Speaker: Dr. Tedros Bezabeh, PhD (Professor of Chemistry)
  • March 31 - Guest Speaker: Group Sharing

In-Person Cancer Support Group & Wellness Services – Saturdays 9:30 am-1:00 pm

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, community educator Marie Benito, and program coordinator Maree Saloma, as well as cancer care specialists from the community. A nutritional light lunch and snacks will be provided.

March Sessions:

Saturday, March 07 (9:30 am-1:00 pm)

  • Support Group - Dr. Iain Twaddle, Marie Benito, and Maree Saloma
    + Questions and Conversations Corner: Dr. Kin-Sing Au, Radiation Oncologist (GRMC)
  • Restorative Yoga - Linda Frank, Yoga for Cancer Certified Instructor
  • Art for Healing - Dr. Arlene Diaz, PhD in Education and Art Therapy

Saturday, March 28 (9:30 am-1:00 pm)

  • Support Group - Dr. Iain Twaddle, Marie Benito, and Maree Saloma
  • Restorative Yoga - Linda Frank, Yoga for Cancer Certified Instructor
  • Oncology Nutrition - Rosae Calvo Shandor, RDN, LDN

Specialized Cancer Support Services

  • Support group for Women with Gynecological Cancer – Wednesday, March 25 (6:00-8:00 pm)
    Facilitators: Clinical Psychology Associate Dr. Camarin Meno and Associate Facilitator Camille Maestrecampo

    Circle of Care's gynecological cancer support group provides an opportunity for women with cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, or vulvar cancer to get support from others with a similar diagnosis. Gynecological cancer patients, survivors, and members of their support team are invited to join. For further information, please contact Camille Maestrecampo by email ([email protected]).

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 staff counselors for individualized support as they go through their cancer journey. To schedule psycho-oncology counseling or patient navigation services, please contact Dr. Iain Twaddle by email ([email protected]).

Tai Chi & Qi Gong for Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Caregiver

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 March 04, 11, 18, 25.

REGISTRATION:

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

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