The Comprehensive Cancer Center provides opportunities and resources for patients and their families to become more knowledgeable about their condition and take a more proactive role in managing their disease. We offer educational programs on an ongoing basis so that patients can access them when the need arises. Our patient education services include:
Patient Resource Center Newsletter
The Patient Resource Center publishes a monthly newsletter for our cancer patients. It addresses the medical, social and psychological aspects of a cancer diagnosis for the patient and his/her family. Click here for this month's edition.
Patient Resource Center
Our patient resource center is located adjacent to the waiting area. It is a full-service, multimedia oncology library available for use by our patients and their family members. We have a comprehensive assortment of books (both cancer-related and fictional), videos and audio tapes on cancer and other topics. Assorted cancer newsletters, pamphlets and community support groups are identified to help make it easier for our patients to access information. We have an on-line computer and CD ROM cancer programs. A volunteer is available to assist with Internet searches. Click here to access our on-line Patient Resource Center.
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