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PATIENT & CAREGIVER RESOURCES
Every two years in America, 2,500,000 people are diagnosed with
cancer. Clearly, those facing a cancer diagnosis – and their family
members and loved ones – are not alone in their fight of this disease.
At TCHOP, we understand the impact a diagnosis has on your life. This
section provides a useful tool for learning more about the disease and
its various forms as well as the myriad of choices available to you.
It also enables you to contact others in the same situation by putting
you in touch with various support groups. You are not alone. Please
use the provided links to learn, discuss and discover your options.
Website Resources:
Click on a name below to open the website
I Can Cope - I Can Cope is an educational program for people
facing cancer – either personally, or as a friend or family caregiver.
Look Good, Feel Better - The Look Good...Feel Better program is a
community-based, free, national service that teaches female cancer
patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and
self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Man to Man - The Man to Man program helps men cope with prostate
cancer by providing community-based education and support to patients
and their family members.
Reach to Recovery - Trained volunteers support and comfort
patients before, during, and after breast cancer treatment.
American Cancer
Society - The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide,
community- based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in
Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400
local offices.
Local Resources:
All programs provided at no charge, unless otherwise noted
African American Women Cancer Support Group of Northwest Ohio
Contact: Deborah Roberts
Phone: 419-535-3126
Description: Women with any type of cancer
Time: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm
Location: Call for location
Ahava Ministries
Contact: Dawn Haffner
Phone: 1-800-699-2579
Description: A spa and wellness center providing relaxation and beauty
treatments to cancer survivors currently in treatment.
Time: By Appointment
Location: Ahava Spas & Wellness Center - 34 S. St. Clair, Downtown
Toledo
American Cancer Society Look Good Feel Better
Contact: Judy Barber
Phone: 419-843-8189
Description: Assists female cancer patients address the appearance
related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Time: Ongoing
Location: Bay Park Community Hospital, Flower Hospital, Toledo
hospital, Medical university of Ohio, St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
American Cancer Society Man to Man
Contact: Judy Thompson
Phone: 419-893-5921
Description: Prostate cancer survivors and their partners
Time: Second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm
Location: St. Luke's Hospital Auditorium
American Cancer Society Man to Man (Latino/Hispanic)
Contact: Sylvester J. Lantz
Phone: 419-537-8189
Description: Prostate cancer survivors and their partners
Time: Coming Soon
Location: Mayores Senior Center - 2 Aurora Gonzalez Drive - Toledo
American Cancer Society Man to Man (African American)
Contact: Lynwood K. Buckhaulter Jr.
Phone: 419-241-9360
Description: Prostate cancer survivors
Time: Coming Soon
Location: Various Locations
American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Support Group
Contact: Karen Schneider
Phone: 419-306-9760
Description: Women that are facing and have survived breast cancer
Time: Second Monday of each month from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Flower Hospital
American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery
Contact: Nancy Keller
Phone: 419-891-9200
Description: Provides education and information for women undergoing
breast cancer surgery and/or reconstruction from someone who has been
there
Time: Ongoing
Location: Various Locations
American Cancer Society and St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
I Can Cope, living with cancer
Contact: Pat Buscani
Phone: 419-251-4153
Description: Cancer survivors, family and friends
Time: Thursday evenings in April, June, Sept & Oct. from 6:30 - 8:30
pm
Location: St. Anne Mercy Hospital Medical Office Building
Candlelighters of Northwest Ohio
Contact: Vanessa Fitzpatrick
Phone: 419-251-8213
Description: organization provides support for children with cancer
and their parents
Time: Quarterly events
Location: Various Locations
Families Coping with Cancer
Contact: Pat Buscani
Phone: 410-251-4153
Description: Families dealing with emotional issues relating to cancer
Time: referral program for individual counseling
**There is a fee involved with this program
Flower Hospital Breast Care Center
Contact: Michelle Cocchiarella or Brenda Moore
Phone: 419-824-1126
Description: Educational Series available for women diagnosed with
breast cancer who are anticipating surgery
Time: By appointment
Location: Flower Hospital Breast Care Center, 5200 Harroun Road,
Sylvania
Heart in Hand Quilters
Contact: Mary Greeno
Phone: 419-841-8867
Description: Quilters who have been diagnosed with breast cancer
Time: Second Monday of each month from 1-3 pm
Location: Sylvania Senior Center, 7140 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania
Laryngectomy Club of Toledo
Contact: Rudy and Donna Dupler
Phone: 419-691-2897
Description: Individuals who have had cancer of the larynx. Pre-op and
post-op visits available
Time: Second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm.
(no meetings: Jan, Feb, Jul or Aug)
Location: Hampton Park Christian, 4234 Monroe Street, Toledo
Let's Talk it Over
Contact: Sarah Croak or Dolores Reynolds
Phone: 419-536-7972 or 419-352-3688
Description: Women newly diagnosed, in treatment or in remission with
ovarian/gyn cancer
Time: Second Tuesday of each month from 1-3 pm
Location: Holiday Inn French Quarter in Perrysburg
ProMedica Caregiver Support Group
Contact: Just Barber or Bonnie Gratop
Phone: 419-843-8189 or 419-824-1004
Description: Spouses and families of cancer patients
Time: Call for dates and times
Location: Flower Hospital
ProMedica Oncology Programs & Services
Contact: Colleen Grogan
Phone: 419-824-1878
Description: Offers a variety of "Healing Care Complementary Programs"
including exercise, nutrition and meditation (ProMedica patients only)
Time: Call for dates & times
Location: Various Locations
ProMedica Lymphedema Support Groups
Contact: Flower Hospital Lymphedema Clinic
Phone: 419-824-1116
Description: Support and educational
Time: Fourth Tuesday of every other month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept,
Nov) 7:00 pm
Location: Flower Hospital Lymphedema Clinic
Renee's Survivor Shop - Activity Support Group
Contact: Renee Schick
Phone: 419-471-0603
Description: Cancer patients and caregivers
Time: Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm
Location: Paint Your Masterpiece, 3476 W. Sterns Rd., unit 7,
Lambertville MI
Renee's Survivor Shop - Monthly Evening Out for Dinner
Contact: Renee Schick
Phone: 419-471-0603
Description: Cancer patients and caregivers
Time: Call for more information
Location: Various Locations
Renee's Survivor Shop - Bible Study
Contact: Renee Schick
Phone: 419-471-0603
Description: Cancer patients and caregivers
Time: First Wednesday of each month, 10am
Location: Renee's Survivor Shop, 5401 Secor Road, Toledo
Salon Soto
Contact:
Phone: 419-872-5555
Description: 2 free services: Wig trim, haircut, manicure,
mini-pedicure, express facial or makeover
Time: By appointment
Location: Salon Soto, 580 Craig Dr., #6, Perrysburg
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center Cancer Support Group
Contact: Pat Buscani
Phone: 419-251-4153
Description: Individuals with cancer, their family and friends
Time: Second Monday of each month from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: St. Anne Mercy Hospital Medical Office Building
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center Oncology Outreach
Contact: Pat Buscani
Phone: 419-251-4153
Description: Cancer survivors and their families can speak with
volunteers for support
Time: Ongoing
Location: St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, 2213 Cherry Street, Toledo
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center Pre-admission Discharge
Planning
Contact: Pat Buscani
Phone: 419-251-4153
Description: Women anticipating breast cancer surgery
Location: St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, 2213 Cherry Street, Toledo
The Lebed Method: Focus on Healing
Contact: Pat Buscani or Karen Kiemnec
Phone: 419-251-4153 or 419-345-3986
Description: Breast Cancer survivors and other cancer survivors,
seniors and individuals with chronic health conditions
Time: Wednesdays from 10-11 am
Location: St. Vincent D'Youville Education Center
The Lebed Method: Focus on Healing
Contact: Pat Buscani or Karen Kiemnec
Phone: 419-251-4153 or 419-345-3986
Description: Breast Cancer survivors and other cancer survivors,
seniors and individuals with chronic health conditions
Time: Thursdays from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Mercy Health Partner Conference Center, 3400 Meijer Drive
(off Central)
The Victory Center
Contact: Robin Isenberg
Phone: 419-382-6600
Description: Various care programs for individuals with cancer and
their families
Time: Call for dates and times
Location: The Victory Center, 1041 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo
The Victory Center
Contact:
Phone: 419-382-6600
Description: Yoga and support groups
Time: Call for dates and times
Location: Sr. Charles Cancer Center, 2600 Navarre Ave., Oregon
The Victory Center - Toledo Blood Cancer Support Group
Contact:
Phone: 419-382-6600
Description: For adults and/or parents of children diagnosed with
blood cancers (i.e. leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and others), and their
family and friends
Time: Second Tuesday of each month, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Location: The Victory Center, 1041 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo
Women's Breast Cancer Support Group
Contact: Robin Gueli
Phone: 419-472-6156
Description: Women with breast cancer
Time: Third Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm
Location: Olivet Lutheran Church, 5840 Monroe Street, Sylvania
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