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Cancer
Cancer is the general term for the abnormal growth of cells. Although cancer is usually thought of as one disease, it is in fact more than 200 different diseases. Each type of cancer behaves differently and so it is treated with different therapies. Your oncologist will be discussing the specifics of your cancer. If you would like to find out more, visit the web sites listed below.
Health Education
The Health Education Department is located on the first floor of the Medical Offices Building, near the main lobby. Health educators can help you find the information you need. Classes offered include:
The Cancer Supportive Care Program - This series of classes offers information and support to cancer patients, family and friends. This ongoing series of support group meetings and educational sessions (with guest speakers) are held on Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:00pm. Classes are free and are held in the 'Doctor's Lounge' - 2nd Floor, Tower Building (just down from the cafeteria, across from the brown elevators). No registration is required - please feel free to join us anytime.
The Health Education Department also has books and video tapes that can be checked out of the library. A couple are:
Choices - Required Reading for Anyone Facing Cancer
Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy by Dollinger, Rosenbaum & Cable. 1994.
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