Virtual Tile GalleryThe Virtual Tile Gallery features a collection of tiles painted by cancer
survivors as a way to express feelings about their cancer experience in
the form of a hand-painted image.
Cessation Counseling Available
Provides tobacco prevention, cessation, compliance and outreach services
throughout Lackawanna County.
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Cancer Resources Guide
A online resource for newly diagnosed cancer patients, families and caregivers
containing listings and information on useful websites, treatment facilities,
support groups as well as real-life accounts from cancer survivors.
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute is a local, non-profit
organization working to ease the burden of cancer in Northeastern
Pennsylvania (NEPA). Focusing on research, community and patient services,
and survivorship, the
Cancer Institute invests all of its resources in NEPA.
The primary service area for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
includes the following Counties: Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike,
Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming - with additional services in Carbon,
Lehigh and Northampton.
To accomplish the organization’s mission the Cancer Institute partners
with member hospitals: Community Medical Center;
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Henry Cancer Center; Moses Taylor Hospital ; Mid Valley Hospital ; Tyler Memorial Hospital;
Regional Hospital of Scranton ; Special Care Hospital; Wayne
Memorial Health System; and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital; oncology
related and specialty practices; area businesses; public and private
service agencies; foundations; community leaders; and governmental
entities at all levels.
Some community programs that you might be familiar with include the
annual Cancer Survivors Celebration, C.A.S.U.A.L. Day, the Virtual Tile
Gallery, the PA Cancer Education Network and Tobacco Free Northeast PA.
The Cancer Institute is your local resource for cancer statistics and
information on cancer in Northeastern Pennsylvania.