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Cancer Support Network @ FirstListening, Resources, Meals, Transportation, Caring...Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is an overwhelming experience for both cancer victims and their family members. The Cancer Support Network (CSN) at the First United Methodist church utilizes resources from cancer survivors, their family members, and other members who want to be involved in the network. The CSN also utilizes resources of the Stephens Ministry and the Meal Ministry. The Cancer Support Network offers support by:
Searching for Answers:One of the things that cancer survivors at the First United Methodist Church agree upon is that a patient must be their own best advocate, with their family and friends as supporters. Gathering information about all aspects of cancer can be done in various ways, including searching the web. There you can also find resources for ordering pamphlets, books and videos. Below are listed some sites that may assist in your search for answers. Click on the name to go to the site. Komen for the Cure (specific to breast cancer) Cancer treatments and medication are constantly being researched and improved. Below are some links to websites offering research trends and information that you may want to discuss with your doctors: Wigs and Hats for Chemotherapy Patients:Ways to Stay in Touch:Caring Bridge (CaringBridge® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization offering free personalized Web sites to those wishing to stay in touch with family and friends during significant life events. Its mission is to bring together a global community of care powered by the love of family and friends in an easy, accessible and private way.) Support Groups:In addition to the UMC church family, there are local support groups right here in our community. Additionally, many cancer networks provide online access to research and discussion of different types of cancer. Below are listed some of those resources: American Cancer Society Navigator Program, 1-800-227-2345 After-Reach Support Group (Breast Cancer), 338-1541 (press 3) Taking Time/Brain Tumor Support Group, 433-8575 Caregiver Support Group, 448-4300 Encore Plus Program, YWCA (Breast Cancer Support), 432-5581. ENCORE is a hallmark community service program that has been offered by the YWCA of Green Bay-De Pere since 1994. It provides a unique combination of physical and emotional support during diagnosis and recovery from breast cancer. In addition to a twice-monthly support group, which features speakers on a variety of cancer-related topics, the ENCORE program focuses on water exercise. The water exercise classes, designed by a cancer exercise specialist, are offered in the YWCA’s 88° pool. The emphasis is on gentle movements that help improve range of motion, increase mobility, and alleviate stress. The YWCA ENCORE Support Group is offered free of charge to the public. ENCORE Water Fit classes are free of charge for new members for the first two years. Both are offered at the YWCA, 230 S. Madison Street , in downtown Green Bay. For more information, please contact YWCA ENCORE Program Coordinator, Gail Brady, at 432-5581, ext. 143. Renewing Life, a cancer support group for people facing life threatening or chronic illnesses, 437-2506 The American Cancer Society's Cancer Survivor Network http://www.acscsn.org/ Stories of Hope:Here is a link with stories from people with breast, colon, prostate and testicular cancers that readers might find inspirational: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/fps/fps_0.asp Who can be involved in the Cancer Support Network?Anyone who would like to share information or be a support to those fighting cancer. To receive support from the CSN at First United Methodist Church, please contact Rev. Sarah Johnson at 920-437-9252 or click e-mail. |
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