Oncology & Cancer Support
Do you or does someone you care about have cancer?
It is natural to feel many bewildering and frightening emotions. That is why St. Mark's Hospital developed the Cancer Support Center.
What does the Cancer Support Center Do?
The Support Center provides education as well as emotional and social support to those who have a new diagnosis of cancer, to family members, or to someone whose cancer has recurred after many years. The primary goal of the Cancer Support Centeris to ease the stress and pain of living with cancer, and to help the patient and family live as normal a life as possible.
Because cancer has many diverse forms and symptoms, our program includes a variety of services, which include:
- Support groups
- Education classes
- Internet access
- Library services
- Clinical trials information
St. Mark's Hospital is accredited by the College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and is a member of the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC).
St. Mark's Hospital guides patients from the time of cancer diagnosis and treatment through the emotional healing. For more information about the Cancer Support Center at St. Mark's Hospital, call 268-7141 or e-mail the Cancer Support Center.For those living outside the area, call the Cancer Support Center at1-800-972-3887.
St. Mark's Hospital also offers additional services:
- Comprehensive inpatient & follow-up care
- Inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy by certified nurses.
More helpful educational cancer resources:
Cancer InDepth
Treatment information on 21 types of cancer; explaining side effects of cancer treatment, such as anemia, nausea, neutropenia along with tips for managing them. Read the inspiring stories written by cancer survivors.
Exercise Guide for Cancer Patients
Carefully monitored exercise may be beneficial to cancer patients by reducing fatigue and improving quality of life. Utilize the helpful tips, articles and progress charts.
Traveling & Your Health
People who are currently ill may like to travel for many reasons: business, vacation, even for treatment. The key to a successful trip is making preparations that will provide comfort and maintain your treatment goals.
A Patient's Guide to Chemotherapy explains the physical and emotional effects of chemotherapy. It's an excellent resource that can help cancer patients learn how to assist during recovery.
Informational Guide to Breast Cancer
If you, a friend, or a family member has been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, read through this Guide, which includes questions to ask your doctor, tips on informing your family and how to support your loved ones.
Su hospital se dedica en proveer lo mejor en prevención, chequeo, educación y cuidado para gente con cáncer y su familia. Este Guía Informativa sobre Cancer del Seno le da un breve resumen de opciones del tratamiento para la mujer que está diagnosticada con cáncer del seno. Compartalo con su médico, familia y amigos. Si tiene preguntas, por favor, contacte a su médico o hospital.
Patient's Guide to Chemotherapy
Cancer Information
Ask NOAH
American Cancer Society
Susan G. Komen Foundation
Cancer Care Inc.
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