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The most frightening thing is not the possibility of cancer. It’s the not knowing, not understanding what is happening to one’s own body. Even the most life-threatening situations are less terrifying when people understand what they are facing. Our goal for the cancer support program is to help people with cancer to be as comfortable as possible in a physical, emotional, and/or spiritual sense, as they go through their illness. Making you and/or your family aware of cancer-related support groups or resources in the community is part of our program. Below is a list of some of our scheduled programs throughout the year. We invite you to take part in these FREE programs provided by Blue Ridge HealthCare Cancer Center. Restorative Yoga Classes are offered every Tuesday at Phifer Wellness Center, 11:30am - 12:30pm. Yoga is an ancient practice of integrating body, breath, and mind. Practicing yoga can help ease symptoms, give you more energy, calm your mind, and give you tools to reduce stress. Participants will need to wear something comfortable and bring a big towel to sit on. The Look Good Feel Better Program is a free program to help women undergoing cancer treatment learn to cope with appearance related side effects of treatment and regain a sense of self confidence and control over their lives. Patients learn how to disguise hair loss using various accessories and enhance their appearance using makeup techniques. Each participant is given complementary cosmetics and skin care products. Pre-registration is required by calling Rhonda Crowe at 438-4643. This group meets the third Monday of each month at the Cancer Center at Valdese Hospital. Financial Concerns - Cancer poses a heavy economic burden on both patients and their families. For many people, a portion of medical expenses will be paid for by their insurance. For individuals who are underinsured or uninsured, and need financial assistance, there are resources available to you. To learn more about these resources, please ask for a referral to the Cancer Center Financial Counselor. Information and Education - BRHC Cancer Care serves as a resource for information pertaining to all types of cancer, treatment and the emotional impact of living with cancer. Free brochures, videos, books and audiotapes can be checked out of the cancer resource center. A computer is also available which gives patients access to information on the internet. Equipment and Supplies Breast Prosthesis and Bras Burke Pharmacy - 301 West Meeting Street, Morganton, NC - Telephone: 437-5800 or 437-8025 East Burke Pharmacy - 521 A US Hwy 70, East Hildebran, NC - Telephone: 397-3420 Second To Nature - Millers Creek, NC - Telephone: 1 800 789-7306 or 336-838-2369 - Free in-home consults Wigs The Wig Bank of Caldwell County - Free Wigs are available if you live in Caldwell County - Call Yvonne Miller at: 728-1428 or David Icard at 754-6442 Free Wigs are available through the BRHC Cancer Care’s Look Good Feel Better Program of the American Cancer Society. Wigs are provided by the Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the BRHC Cancer Center. 2009 HOPE Cancer Support Group Schedule of Programs
Treating cancer is more than just healing the physical symptoms with drugs and chemotherapy. Research shows that emotional support from families, friends and others who have experienced cancer firsthand is crucial to the well-being of someone living with the illness. For additional information about all programs, call Jan Hollar, Cancer Services Coordinator at 580-6703.
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