In partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS), the Cancer Resource Center is on-site at Morristown Regional Cancer Center to provide support to cancer patients, their family members and caregivers.
The center, staffed by trained and certified American Cancer Society volunteers, offers current cancer information, cancer programs and services, and referrals to community resources. This includes information on educational programs, transportation to and from appointments, and available resources.
The center is supplied with educational materials, a lending library, hats, scarves and wigs (for patients whose insurance does not cover this). The volunteers visit patients in treatment areas to offer assistance and raise awareness of ACS, MRCC and community resources.
For more information about the Cancer Resource Center, please call (423) 492-6220.
A program sponsored by the American Cancer Society in which trained volunteer cosmetologists help female cancer patients deal with the side effects of treatment by teaching them beauty techniques to enhance their appearance and self image. Monthly session hosted by Morristown Regional Cancer Center the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10-11:30 am. Contact Audra Breeden at 423-492-6200 to register or for more information.
The American Cancer Society’s National Cancer Information Center is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling 1-800-227-2345. Specially trained cancer information specialists are on hand to answer questions and connect.
If you are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer, and you need a wig, the American Cancer Society can help. Wigs are located within the Morristown Regional Cancer Center. Contact Audra Breeden, 423-492-6200 to schedule an appointment or for more information.
Having cancer is hard. Finding a ride to treatment shouldn’t be. Sometimes getting there is half the challenge. The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to and from their treatments.
If you have a car and insurance, safe driving skills, and can drive as little as one morning or afternoon a month, you can give someone peace of mind and the chance to get to their treatments.