BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and BRProud is highlighting a new support group for breast cancer patients. The group is a joint venture between Mary Bird Perkins and Baton Rouge General.  "I've seen cancer in my family, my mother died of cancer," said Janice Walter, breast cancer survivor.     Walter is a participant in the new group. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023.  "I don't get really upset about stuff because I found out it doesn't do any good and I know it makes a difference in how you look at any illness," said Walter.  Walter is now cancer free after completing radiation treatment.  Livingston Parish family copes with loss of home, cars after Hurricane Francine hits Louisiana "I have a good support group, my church, my kids, my doctors and when I started radiation it's like a whole new family," said Walter.  Walter also said the support system includes the new group.  "There is a great group of ladies that are with Mary Bird Perkins. The doctors give you so much information and they really put you at ease. They tell you what to expect, what you can do," said Walter.  Angela Hammett with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center said the group started in April. They noticed a need for the group in the Baton Rouge area.  "We have patients that come and it's their first time and we have patients that come and bring a significant other and we have guest speakers at each of our events," said Hammett. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now BRProud Daily News SIGN UP NOW Walter said that is where the support group shines bright because you're with others who get it.  "Don't be afraid because we are all out there struggling with the same thing," said Walter.    The first meeting of the support group was in April. Meetings are held monthly from 6-8 p.m. in Conference Room 1 at Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet. For more information, click here or contact [email protected] or 225-215-0829. RSVPs are recommended. Latest News Twin sister of Baton Rouge murder-suicide victim holds candlelight vigil on her anniversary Election 2024: Meet Alfred Bell, candidate for Metro Council District 7 Project 2025 would upend Black Americans' lives: Analysis Breast cancer survivor joins new support group in Baton Rouge Former LSU basketball star Angel Reese signs extension, shoe deal with Reebok