General Cancer Information
• Emotional Support : A social worker can help assist individuals , couples , and families through cancer diagnosis , treatment , and recovery . Call 614-546-HOPE ( 4673 ).
• Spiritual Direction : This is a oneto-one process that helps with understanding and discerning God ’ s influence in your life . Call 614-234-6655 .
• Nutritional Support : A dietitian with special training in the needs of people undergoing cancer treatments is available for consultation . Call 614-234-4699 .
• Healthier YOU : This Mount Carmel publication is offered three times a year . It includes current health topics and a list of classes , support groups , and resources offered to patients and community members at various Mount Carmel locations . Call 614-234-LIFE ( 5433 ) to begin your free subscription .
Community Resources
Listed below are some programs within the central Ohio area . Check within your local area for further resources .
• Columbus Cancer Clinic : Offers a variety of programs and services for people undergoing cancer treatment . Call 614-263-5006 .
• Cancer Support Community : Offers programs and support for patients and families undergoing cancer treatment . Call 614-884-4673 .
• American Cancer Society : Offers programs and support . Call 614-228-8466 .
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Society : Offers education as well as emotional and financial support for people with leukemia , lymphoma , Hodgkin ’ s disease , and multiple myeloma . Call 614-476-7194 .
Cancer Information Resources
General Cancer Information
• American Cancer Society cancer . org
A patient-friendly website for all cancers .
• Cancer Care cancercare . org or cancercare . org / espanol
A nonprofit organization for support and education related to all cancers . English and Spanish websites .
• National Cancer Institute cancer . gov or cancer . gov / espanol
In-depth information for patients on treatments , clinical trials , and support . English and Spanish websites .
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network nccn . com
• Cancer Clinical Trials clinicaltrials . gov
The National Institute of Health and the National Library of Medicine ’ s searchable website on current clinical trials .
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