the Star-Tribune staff | Posted: Monday, November 19, 2007 12:00 am
It's never easy to hear a diagnosis of cancer, but if it comes during the holiday season, it can be especially difficult.
The American Cancer Society's local office in Casper offers a number of free programs and services in non-medical ways and may be especially helpful to those recently diagnosed, as well as their families. In addition, those who are facing recurrences of cancer may also find help.
Here is a list of what's available:
*Reach to Recovery -- a one-on-one visitation program for women facing breast cancer.
*Man to Man -- a program for men dealing with prostrate cancer.
*Look Good...Feel Better -- information and guidance to help women undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment enhance their appearance.
*I Can Cope -- a program that teaches patients and their loved ones how to live and cope with cancer.
*Website -- {M7www.cancer.og for Cancer Survivors Network and I Can Cope on-line.
*1-800-ACS-2345 or 1-800-227-2345 to speak with cancer specialists.
*General Cancer Support Group -- referrals to Cancer Support Groups in the community.
*Health Insurance Assistance Service -- free resource that connects patients and families with health insurance specialists who work to address their needs.
*Referrals to other agencies that can offer help in many different ways.
The local office in Casper is located at 907 North Poplar, Ste. 185, in the Cottonwood Park Building across from the Casper Planetarium.
The ACS also offer wigs, hats, scarves, breast cancer pillows, and prosthesis to people dealing with cancer.
For more information, call Karen Stillwell at 235-0044 or 1-888-734-4892, option 3; {M7Karen.stillwell@cancer.org