Support Groups
 Family Support Program ( in partnership with the WV Family Grief Center)
| Description: |
For MBRCC patients and their children (ages three to 18) |
| When: |
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, beginning April 24
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| Time: |
6 pm to 7:30 pm |
| Where: |
Suncrest United Methodist Church, Trinity Campus, on Burroughs Street in Morgantown |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Craddock
(304) 598-4564
CraddockJ@wvuh.com
or
Patricia Policicchio
(304) 598-4563 |
Brain Tumor
| Description: |
For all brain tumor patients, their families, and friends |
| When: |
Patients meet the 2nd Friday of the month.
Caregivers meet the 4th Friday of the month.
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| Time: |
11:00 am to 12 pm noon |
| Where: |
John E. Jones Conference Center, Health Sciences Center (by the cafeteria) |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Craddock
(304) 598-4564
CraddockJ@wvuh.com
or
Mary Adamec
(304) 598-4561, option #6 |
Breast Cancer
| When: |
1st Monday of the month |
| Time: |
5:30 pm |
| Where: |
Betty Puskar Breast Care Center at WVU |
| Contact: |
Gail VanVoorhis at (304) 293-0298 |
Caregiver
| Description: |
For individuals outside of the clinic setting who help the patient cope with cancer. (May include spouses, adult children, neighbors and friends) |
| When: |
2nd Wednesday of each month, dinner provided to all participants |
| Time: |
6 -8 PM |
| Where: |
Suncrest United Methodist Church |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Craddock
(304) 598-4564
CraddockJ@wvuh.com
or
Patricia Policicchio
(304) 598-4563 |
The Survivors Club (Formerly H.O.P.E.)
| Description: |
For all cancer patients, their families and friends |
| When: |
2nd Wednesday of each month, dinner provided to all participants |
| Time: |
6 -8 PM |
| Where: |
Suncrest United Methodist Church |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Craddock
(304) 598-4564
CraddockJ@wvuh.com
or
Patricia Policicchio
(304) 598-4563 |
Look Good / Feel Better (in conjunction with American Cancer Society)
| Description: |
For women who have or will undergo any kind of cancer treatment |
| When: |
1st Monday of every other month |
| Time: |
From 6pm –8pm |
| Where: |
At the Suncrest United Methodist Church |
| Contact: |
Patricia Policicchio
(304) 598-4563
PolicicchioP@wvuh.com
or
Jennifer Craddock
(304) 598-4564
CraddockJ@wvuh.com
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West Virginia Lymphedema Network Support Group
| When: |
1st Tuesday of Feb, May, Aug, and Nov. See website for exact dates. |
| Where: |
John Jones Conference Center, Health Sciences Center (by the cafeteria) |
| Info: |
www.wvlymph.org |
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Tobacco Cessation Services
"Breathe & Be Tobacco Free Support Group"
This support group is for former smokers with a focus on relapse prevention. It meets every OTHER Monday from 12:00-1:00 PM, in Room #1156 (Study Room- New Learning Center, Health Sciences Center- South) The first meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2008.
This group is open to the public, community members, and staff are encouraged to attend.
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Resource List for Individuals Living With Cancer
American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org
1-800-227-2345
This website details answers to questions about the nature of cancer, its causes, risk factors, strategies for prevention and early detection, new diagnostic techniques, and the latest treatment options. There is information for people living with cancer, descriptions of cancer drugs, free brochures, access to support groups and links to other cancer related websites. The ACS provides financial support to patients who qualify.
Cancer Care at http://www.cancercare.org
1-800-813-4673
This site provides access to all of Cancer Care’s education and counseling programs as well as online support groups, website links, and briefs that offer tips on coping with cancer. Cancer Care offers some financial assistance with transportation needs for patients who qualify.
Cancer Hope Network at www.cancerhopenetwork.org/
1-877-467-3638
The Cancer Hope Network provides support by matching cancer patients with trained volunteers who have undergone a similar experience.
American Cancer Research Center at www.amc.org
800.321.1557
AMC Cancer Research Center is a not-for-profit research institute dedicated to the prevention and control of cancer and other chronic diseases
Cancer Information and Counseling Line (CICL) at www.amc.org/html/info/h_info_cicl.html
1-800-525-3777
The site provides access to the nationwide, toll-free telephone service for cancer patients, family members and friends to reach professional counselors, who can provide up-to-date medical information, emotional support, and resource referrals. Individuals may also submit questions about cancer and request resources via email at email address: cicl@amc.org.
Cycle of Hope at http://www.cycleofhope.org/
The Cycle of Hope campaign is a partnership between the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Bristol-Myers Squibb designed to help support early cancer detection, to reduce fear associated with treatment, to encourage a team approach to cancer, and to foster hope in patients and their families fighting the disease.
Excecptional Cancer Patients (EcaP) at http://www.ecap-online.org/
814-337-8192
EcaP provides emotional support, education and hope to people living with cancer, AIDS, and other life-threatening illnesses. Of particular interest is their online reading list.
The Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) at http://www.icc.bcm.tmc.edu/
713-198-4617
The ICC is dedicated to eliminating the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities and medically underserved populations. Their website includes cancer fact sheets specific to medically underserved populations in the United States as well as links to other cancer resources.
Patient Advocate Foundation at www.patientadvocate.org
757-873-6668
The PAF website provides patients, families and friends with important information about managed care, health insurance, financial issues, job discrimination, and debt crisis matters.
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