Memorial
Regional Cancer Center
African
American Women in Touch MORE
INFO
(574)
647-6944 or (800) 284-6944. FAX: (574) 647-1818
African
American Women in Touch is a grassroots, women's advocacy group
focused on breast cancer awareness.
MISSION
STATEMENT
"To Empower the Minority community to take a more active
role in meeting their health needs."
FOR
MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Margaret McKinney-Arnold, R.N., Coordinator of Women in Touch
at (574) 647-6943.
WHERE
WE ARE LOCATED
Women in Touch is located in the Memorial Hospital Regional Breast
Care Center
100 Navarre Place, Suite 6690
South Bend, IN 46601
E-Mail: marnold@memorialsb.org
Bone
Marrow Transplant (BMT) - Stem Cell Transplant Program
(574)
647-7691 or (800) 323-5691
The
Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) program is affiliated with Indiana
University Medical Center (IUMC) offering evaluation, apheresis,
high dose chemotherapy, in and out patient services and follow-up
by IUMC Bone Marrow Transplant physicians and local oncology physicians.
Credentialed Advanced Practice Nurse to facilitate pre and post
bone marrow transplant care and impatient monitoring.
Clinic
hours every other Monday with IUMC physicians. Inpatient/outpatient
care available as needed. Nutritional and Social Service
Support available.
BMT
Support Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 4:00
- 5:00 PM at the Leighton Center. Persons and significant
others who are preparing for a Bone Marrow Transplant or have
experienced a Bone Marrow Transplant are welcome.
Breast
Care Center MORE
INFO
(574)
647-6850 or (800) 284-6850 FAX: (574) 647-1818
Cancer
Registry MORE
INFO
(574)
647-7135 FAX: (574) 647-6932
Cancer
Support Group
(574)
647-7308 or (574) 647-3468
Meets
2nd Tuesday of every month at the Leighton Center, 4:30 - 5:30
PM. The Support Group meets for the purpose of allowing
cancer individuals and their family members and friends an opportunity
to meet each other, share concerns, and offer suggestions, support
and encouragement to each other. These programs are open
to any persons experiencing cancer and their support people.
Light snacks are served. There is no need to pre-register
or call ahead and there is no cost. Memorial's oncology
social worker and oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist facilitate
the group.
Clinical
Research Office MORE
INFO
(574)
647-7370 or (800) 284-7370 FAX: (574) 647-3621
GYN
Oncology Clinic
(574)
647-1044 or (888) 647-1044
A
collaborative effort with GYN oncology physicians from Indiana
University Medical Center who consult with GYN patients from the
community.
Clinic
held 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.
GYN
Support Group meets 1st Thursday of every month at the Leighton
Center, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Memorial
Regional Lymphedema Program
Assessment and MLD Treatment
(574)
647-1068 or (888) 647-1068
The
Memorial Lymphedema Treatment Program is a comprehensive approach
to the treatment of lymphedema based on the protocol of Complete
Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP). The treatment consists
of five components: Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), compression
bandaging, exercise, skin care and wearing of an elastic garment
once the lymphedema is under control. The therapists in
the program are certified in CDP by the Lerner Academy of Lymphatic
Studies.
Oncology
Unit, 10 South
(574)
647-7280
Pain
and Symptom Management Program
(574)
647-3468
The
Pain and Symptom Management Program provides patients with individual
consultation or state of the art pain management. Additionally,
consultation is available on other symptoms such as nausea and
vomiting, appetite problems and weight loss, energy and fatigue
problems, and others. These consultations are with an Advanced
Practice Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist) who has expertise and
is credentialed in Pain and Symptom Management. The Advanced
Practice Nurse works closely with your physician to help you achieve
optimal symptom control.
Pediatric
Hematology/Oncology Program MORE
INFO
(574)
647-6892 or (800) 284-6892 FAX: (574)
647-6895
Radiation
Oncology Center MORE
INFO
(574)
647-7461 or (800) 284-7461 FAX:
(574) 647-3148
Support
Group Information
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Woman
to Woman
An education and support group for breast cancer survivors.
For additional information, please call (574)257-9789.
When: 2nd Wednesday of every month
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: Grace United Methodist Church, Twyckenham Drive,
South Bend
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Man
to Man
A support group for prostate cancer survivors in the Michiana
area. For more information, please call (574)234-4097.
When: 1st Wednesday of every month
Where: Michiana Hematology Oncology, 922 E. Colfax Ave.,
South Bend
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Look
Good...Feel Better
Volunteer cosmetologists (all certified professionals) help
patients enhance their appearance using a 12-step program developed
especially for women undergoing radiation and chemotherapy.
They demonstrate how woman can use makeup, wigs and other accessories
to look like themselves again - to restore their self-image,
confidence and sense of control. For more information
or to register, please call (574)257-9789.
When: 2nd Monday of every other month.
Time: 9:00 am - 12 noon
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