Patients
Cancer Care Resources is the place to turn for comfort, stability and information to help you on your journey with cancer. We provide a variety of services to you and your loved ones free of charge. We can help answer your questions, pair you with a person who has had a similar cancer/treatment, provide couseling and social service support, and offer information and referral services to the community. We will do what we can to assist you during and after your treatment. Various educational seminars, retreats, and events are held throughout the year. Please call to find out how we may be of service to you!
Upcoming services/seminars:
Family Caregiver Seminar: Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 8:30-3:00pm at Cancer Care Resources.
Topics covered:
Tips on providing physical care to those who need assistance.
Comfort measures and nutritional support
Social and emotional aspects of caregiving
Community Resources and agencies
Mobility and skin care issues
Transfers, bed mobility and wound care.
Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to 503-528-5236.
Legal & Financial Seminar - Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 9:00-3:00pm at Legacy Emanuel Hospital, Lorenzen Conference Center.
Provides information on the legal and financial aspects of coping with cancer.
Topics Include:
Maximizing Your Benefits (Insurance Plans and Drug Benefits)
Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income
Benefits in the Workplace (FMLA, Short & Long Term Disability)
Dealing with the Financial Impact of Cancer
Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to 503-528-5236
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