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Survivors & Caregivers

The Cancer Institute recognizes that cancer survivorship embraces many people, not just the patient. There are many family members, friends, and caregivers who accept the vital, yet often unnoticed, role of supporting and caring for others living with the disease. All of these people belong to the Family of Survivors by virtue of their will to live and/or to help others live through the cancer experience. Included in the Family of Survivors are family members and friends of those who have died from the disease.

The Cancer Institute seeks to foster a supportive relationship among the Family of Survivors by offering the following survivorship programs:

Survivors Celebration
Family of Survivors Program
Cancer Survivors Park
Cancer Survivors Art Therapy Project
Cancer Basics
Cancer Survival Toolbox®
Cancer Resource Guide

For more information on Survivors and Caregivers programs, contact the Cancer Institute at (570) 941-7984 or (800) 424-6724, or e-mail us at education@cancernepa.org.

Other useful resources for the Family of Survivors include:

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
http://www.canceradvocacy.org

This site provides a guided tour of an extensive list of cancer-related resources, including educational sites, research centers, organizations, support groups and more.

Scranton-Temple Residency Program Palliative Care Web Site
http://www.palliativecare-nepa.com

The Scranton-Temple Residency Program Web Site for Hospice and Palliative Care provides a palliative care reference site for physicians, residents and other healthcare providers.

Candy's Place
http://www.candysplace.org

Candy's Place is a community support center for cancer patients and their loved ones.

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org

The American Cancer Society offers support through Cancer Survivors Network and support programs.

National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov

The National Cancer Institute offers information on all types of cancer.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
www.komen.org

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation offers message boards, inspiring stories, the opportunity for patients to share your own story, and information and resources for patients, friends, and families.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society offers a variety of patient services including support, information, discussion boards, and questions and answers.\

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)Cancer Foundation
www.cancer.net/patient

The ASCO Cancer Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of people with cancer by advancing cancer research, patient information, physician education, and access to care.