 H.R. Hoover MD, Cancer Center Support Groups There is a new schedule for 2012. Support groups for Individuals and for families living with cancer are available at the Cancer Center. The support group for individuals has 2 sessions that are available every first Wednesday of each month from 2:30 to 4:00pm and every third Wednesday of each month from 4:00 to 5:30pm both sessions are located in the WVCC Conference Room. The group for families living with cancer also meets the first Wednesday of each month from 2:30 to 4:00pm but it is located in the Radiation Waiting Area. For Registration or more information for either of these support groups, please call: 503-435-6590 ext. 8740. Cancer Support Group on the Coast A group for newly diagnosed patients as well as cancer survivors. Located at the Samaritan Communities Hospital, Newport, Oregon on the 1st Tuesday of each month from noon till 1pm. click here for further information. Women's Cancer Support Group Look Good... Feel Better A free national public service program to help women cope with appearance-related side effects of cancer. We have a trained local cosmetologist come to the H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center to teach women how to cope with skin changes and hair loss using cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry. Women will also learn ways to disguise hair loss with wigs, scarves and other accessories. All sessions are held Mondays February 13th, April 9th & June 11th, 12:00 - 2:00pm. To register, please contact the H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center at 503.435.6590 The program is made possible though the partnership of the American Cancer Society, the Personal Care Products Council, the National Cosmetology Association and the Professional Beauty Association.  Tar Wars McMinnville High School's Health Occupation students present information on tobacco costs, peer pressure issues, short versus long-term effects and other topics on spreading our anti-smoking message. Since we have a large amount of cases diagnosed at the Cancer Center that are lung cancer, we want to protect our children now by educating them about the dangers of smoking. If your school is interested in learning more about this program, please call Kelly McGraw at the Foundation. 503-435-6592. | Social Worker  Yelk has extensive experience in the field and, most recently, served as a Medical Social Worker/Discharge Planner at Willamette Valley Medical Center, Hospice Medical Social Worker with Legacy Hopewell House Hospice in Portland. Her special training included coursework in : challenging geriatric behaviors, psychopharmacology, death and dying and health issues for geriatric clients. "Undergoing treatements for cancer can impact many different areas of our patient's lives," said Dr. Catherine O'Brien. "We are delighted that Dawn will be bringing her expertise to focus on the non-medical needs of our cancer patients. Her education and experience will be a great benefit to all of us." Cancer Resource Library Provides an assortment of cancer related information on all cancers. Eating well cookbooks, Q&A on coping with cancer, inspirational materials and informational materials that allow patients and their families feel more prepared and knowledgeable on various topics. In addition to our resource area, we have an internet based computer and printer that is available for use and printing documents. This area is to ensure that we have materials to meet the needs of our patients. Sun Screen Awareness The Foundation is committed to education the public about the benefits of using sunscreen to protect against melanoma. Periodically the Foundation will hold free skin screenings and offer educational materials on the ABCD's of Skin Cancer. Patient Grants If you feel that you may qualify for funding, please contact the foundation for an application and interview.  |
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