Coping With Cancer
For a full schedule of all patient and family events, see the monthly calendar or event listing.
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, having the support, resources and information you need to help you through this difficult time is an important part of your treatment. At Moores Cancer Center we provide you with the valuable services you need to cope with cancer.
Patient & Family Support Service
Patient & Family Support Service assists patients and their families in facing the challenges of cancer. We ensure that, from your very first visit to the Cancer Center, you will never feel alone. We provide the following support services:
The following resources and educational information will help you find the services and information you need to help you cope with cancer:
Diet is an important part of your treatment plan. Good nutrition is important for everyone, but especially for the person being treated for cancer. Both the illness and the treatment can affect your appetite and your body's ability to tolerate certain foods. Find more information about:
More than ever, cancer patients are surviving their disease and can look forward to the future. Reproductive health issues — including the ability to have children, the need for birth control, retaining sexual function, and the possibility of early menopause — are all important to young cancer survivors.