Patient Support Services

Look Good… Feel Better Program
The Look Good…Feel Better program is an appearance counseling seminar for female cancer patients. It was developed in cooperation with the American Cancer Society, and helps people undergoing cancer treatment develop skills to improve their appearance. It also helps to improve the patient’s self-image. Look Good… Feel Better:

• Helps people with cancer to understand that they are in charge of their appearance.

• Increases self-esteem and the overall well-being of patients by helping them during treatment.

• Creates a nationwide resource network for patients. This network consists of cosmetology professionals, health care professionals, and American Cancer Society volunteers.

I Can Cope

The American Cancer Society I Can Cope program offers select I Can Cope classes each month over the phone, some in multiple languages.  I Can Cope telephone classes are facilitated by trained health care professionals who use materials provided by the American Cancer Society. During each telephone class, information relevant to cancer and its treatment is presented to enhance the skills needed for self-care, as well as to promote physical and emotional well-being.

I Can Cope telephone classes are also interactive, and are designed for patients and caregivers only– patients and caregivers will have an opportunity to share their experiences with others on the call.  

Upcoming teleconferences include:
Communicating with Family, Friends & Health Care Providers
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Nutrition During & After Cancer Treatment
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Managing Side Effects of Cancer & Treatment
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue [in Spanish]
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 1 – 3 p.m.

Exploring Self-Esteem & Intimacy
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

If you know patients and caregivers who could benefit from participating in an I Can Cope telephone class, please share the enclosed information with them and encourage them to call 1-800-ACS-2345 to register.  Patients and caregivers can also find out about other free programs and services offered by the American Cancer Society and their community through this 24-hour, toll-free number.  Thank you for collaborating with the American Cancer Society to increase quality of life for your patients and their loved ones, and empowering them to take an active role in managing and coping with their cancer.

I Can Cope                                       Puedo Enfrentarme

The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community is a national non-profit organization that provides support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Through participation in professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body classes utilizing the “Patient Active Concept,” people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope, regardless of the stage of disease. Most importantly, the Wellness Community provides a home-like setting for people fighting cancer, encouraging them to connect with and learn from each other.

Patient Support Group
The Wellness Community conducts a free cancer support group weekly at St. Vincent Medical Center.

For more information on patient support services, call 213-484-5528.

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