American Cancer Society Programs

Breast Cancer Support Group - Support group for breast cancer patients, their families and friends, offering support and education. Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Hanover Medical Park from 6.00 - 7.30 PM. Contact Ruth Norrell at 804-228-7300.

I Can Cope - Six week educational program dealing with the physical and psychological aspects of cancer for patients, families and friends. Call 1-888-227-6333 for more information.

Man to Man - A group for men with prostate cancer, offering information, encouragement and support. Meets on the 1st Thursday of each month from 7.00 - 8.00 PM at The Hawthorne. Call 804-330-2136 for more information.

Look Good…Feel Better - A free program for women in active treatment who are experiencing appearance-related changes due to chemotherapy and radiation. Call 1-888-227-6333 for more information.

Reach to Recovery - Visitation/Education program designed to meet the physical, psychological and cosmetic needs of breast cancer patients. Call 1-888-227-6333.

Road to Recovery - A program providing transportation for cancer patients to and from treatment centers. Call 1-888-227-6333.

S.M.I.L.E. - Students Making It a Little Easier - A program matching 1st and 2nd year medical students with pediatric oncology patients aged 4-17 (as well as their siblings) for social activities and support. Call 1-888-227-6333.

American Cancer Society Resources

Dietician on Call - A registered dietician is available to provide nutritional information to cancer patients regarding the management of side effects of cancer treatment. Call 1-888-227-6333 for more information.

Patient Navigation Services - A licensed social worker is available to assist with navigating social and medical systems and to provide free counseling, emotional support and community referrals. Call 1-888-227-6333 to speak with the Patient Navigator.

Patient Resource Center - Handles all requests for American Cancer Society programs and services as well as community resource referrals to help improve the quality of life for cancer patients. Call 1-888-227-6333 for more information.

Terry Zahn Scholarship Program - A limited number of higher education scholarships are awarded annually to young people who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21. Applications are available through high school guidance counselors or at 1-888-227-6333.

Wig Room - The American Cancer Society offers free wigs to individuals with cancer. Appointments are required. Call 804-527-3700 to make an appointment.

Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital Cancer Support Groups

Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 11.30 AM - 12.30 PM. Contact Mary Ann Mugel at 804-281-8282.

Breast Cancer Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Women - Call 804-359-WELL for more information and to register.

Individuals with Advanced Cancer Support Group - Meets every Thursday from 10.00 - 11.00 AM. Contact Mary Ann Mugel at 804-281-8282 for additional information and to make an appointment.

Patient and Family Cancer Support Group - For all types of cancer. Meets every Tuesday from 6.00 - 7.00 PM. Contact Mary Ann Mugel at 804-281-8282.

Legal Information Network for Cancer

LINC helps people apply for public benefits, effectively use leave policies, manage debt, appeal denials of insurance coverage for treatment, prevent eviction and prepare legal documents such as wills and medical directives. LINC has relationships with local, regional, state-wide and national resources. Partners include attorneys, financial planners, hospital staff, doctors' offices and community agencies. These partners provide pro bono services to low income cancer survivors.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer and would like to receive a copy of LINC's "Steps the Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patient Needs to Take to Avoid Financial Disaster," or a handbook with information about health care, keeping your job, what to do when you can't work, dealing with creditors, planning for the future, or custody issues, call 804-378-LINC.

Please call this same number if you are in need of assistance.