Here is a list of
services and programs in Brunswick County, NC
provided by the American Cancer Society:
YOUR LOCAL
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (ACS) OFFICE: 910.254.4870
Information is available, as well as a resource
room where patients can obtain free wigs, prosthesis
and other support information. Please contact us at
910.254.4870; office hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm and
closed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm. The
office is located at 2202 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite
111, Wilmington NC 28403.
REACH TO RECOVERY: 1.888.227.6333
Reach to Recovery offers one-on-one visitation
for women with breast cancer who will have, or have
had a lumpectomy, mastectomy or recurrence. The
visit is made by a breast cancer survivor who has
been carefully chosen and trained. The volunteer
shares her experiences and offers support with
patient at a time of need. The patient or the
patient’s physician, family or friends can make this
request. Your local Reach to Recovery coordinator
Shirley Tacchettie may be reached at 910.575.2703 or
shirleyt@atmc.net.
LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER: 1.888.227.6333 or
www.LookGoodFeelBetter.org
This two-hour, hands-on group workshop conducted by
volunteer cosmetologists includes a 12-step skin
care and make-up program as well as demonstration on
how to use wigs, turbans, scarves and hats to
enhance appearance. Patients must be undergoing
chemotherapy or radiation treatment to participate
in LGFB. Each patient receives a free make-up kit
valued at over $250. Patients are welcome to bring a
friend or family member with them to the session;
only cancer patients will receive a kit. This
program is a partnership between the American Cancer
Society and the Cosmetic Toiletry, and Fragrance
Association Foundation, and the National Cosmetology
Association.
- South
Atlantic Radiation Oncology, located at 545
Ocean Hwy West, Supply, offers the program on
the third Monday of each month at 3:00pm; Please
call Jennifer Eller at 910.262.9000 for more
information and registration.
ROAD TO
RECOVERY: 1.888.227.6333
In order to benefit from the many treatments
that are available to help patients fight and
survive their cancer, they must first get to
treatment. In most major metropolitan areas and
in many small communities, the American Cancer
Society has a corps of trained Road to Recovery
volunteer drivers. They use their own vehicles
and gas while donating their time to transport
ambulatory patients to chemotherapy, radiation,
surgery or an initial consult to set up these
treatments. Patients must be ambulatory and
transportation requests must be received at
least five business days prior to scheduled
appointment.
BRUNSWICK COUNTY CANCER SURVIORS & SUPPORT
GROUP: 910.457.5709
This support group meets the third Thursday of
the month at Big Macedonia Missionary Baptist
Church. Aside from a monthly support meeting,
the group is active in planning cancer awareness
and outreach events throughout Brunswick County.
For more information call Georgianna Morris.
DIETITIAN ON CALL: 1.888.227.6333
A registered dietitian provides free
telephone nutrition counseling to anyone touched
by cancer. Many people have questions about
nutrition and cancer or want help achieving a
health weight after treatment is completed.
Information is personalized, questions are
answered, written materials are sent, and
follow-up is provided as needed.
ONCOLOGY SOCIAL WORKER: 1.888.227.6333
To assist patients and their families with more
complex cancer related issues, we have Licensed
Clinical Social Workers serving as Oncology
Social Workers. Oncology Social Workers are
available to assist callers with issues such as
loss of income, lack of health insurance,
locating community resources, and assisting with
the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS: 1.800.227.2345
The American Cancer Society College Scholarship
Program is open to any survivor of childhood
cancer diagnosed before the age of 19 and who
are currently 25 or under.
NATIONAL CANCER INFORMATION CENTER:
1.800.ACS.2345
The National Cancer Information Center is a
national toll-free hotline, located in Austin,
Texas, which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per
week. Information Specialists answer questions
about cancer and cancer related topics. In
addition to information on specific cancers and
their treatment, there is information on
detection, prevention, alternative methods and
community resources. The most up-to-date written
material on cancer can be obtained at no cost
and can be sent by mail, fax or e-mail.
Information on events, programs and services of
the American Cancer Society can also be
obtained.
CANCER SURVIVORS NETWORK: 1.800.277.2345 OR
www.Cancer.org
The Cancer Survivors Network is a community
created by and for survivors and caregivers as
an outlet to cope with the challenges and
spectrum of emotions that living with cancer can
bring. The Cancer Survivors Network is accessed
24 hours a day throughout either the website or
toll-free number. Patients, as well as family
and caregivers, will find personal stories,
"chat" rooms, cancer information, community
resources and more. Registered users can create
their own webpage.
For more information or questions please
contact:
Erica O’Brien-Community Manger
910.254.4870 or
erica.obrien@cancer.org
