The C.R. Wood Cancer Center is pleased to provide the following services to help people living with cancer, and their families, improve their physical and emotional health.
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ABC Support Group (After Breast Cancer)
For: Individuals with breast cancer
Meets: 4th Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m., C.R. Wood Cancer Center Waiting Room
Info: Vickie Yattaw, RN, BSN, OCN, (518) 926-6639
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Blood Cancer Support Group
For: Individuals and family diagnosed with lymphoma, leukemia or multiple myeloma
Meets: 2nd Wednesday each month, 6:00 p.m., C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library
Info: Paul Miller, RN, OCN, (518) 926-6629
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Cancer Support Group
For: Individuals and family diagnosed with any cancer
Meets: 2nd Wednesday each month, 4:00 p.m., Cancer Center Library
Info: Paul Miller, RN, OCN, (518) 926-6629
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Living with Hope
For: Individuals with advanced cancer
Meets: 3rd Thursday of each month, 1:00 p.m., C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library
Info: Gerry Florio, Ph.D., (518) 926-6528
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Group
For: Men with prostate cancer and their family
Meets: 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m., C.R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital
Info: Paul Miller, RN, OCN, (518) 926-6629
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Rays of Hope
For: Women with ovarian cancer
Meets: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 4:00 p.m., C.R. Wood Community Learning Center at Glens Falls Hospital
Info: Mary Davis, (518) 656-9321 or Carol Smith, (518) 793-0565
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Circle of Hope Knitting Group
For: Cancer survivors who want to learn to knit and crochet
Meets: Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library
Info: Vickie Yattaw, RN, BSN, OCN, (518) 926-6639
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"Healthy Steps" Exercise/Dance Classes
For: Individuals with a cancer diagnosis who are interested in a light exercise and dance program to improve their physical and emotional health
Meets: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m., Auditorium B&C at Glens Falls Hospital
Info: Vickie Yattaw, RN, BSN, ONC, (518) 926-6639
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Tai Chi
For: Anyone interested in practicing this ancient art of moving meditation for improved health and wellness
Meets: Monday afternoon, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Auditorium B&C at Glens Falls Hospital
Info: Paul Miller, RN, OCN, (518) 926-6629
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Twisted Twirlers
For: individuals diagnosed with any cancer who would like to join this Hall of Fame twirling group
Meets: 11:30 a.m., 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month
Info: Carol Newton, (518)854-9860
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"Ways of Seeing" Art Workshop
For: Individuals and family diagnosed with any cancer who want to enjoy the life-affirming pleasures of making art
Meets: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 11:30 a.m., C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library
Info: Paul Miller, RN, OCN, (518) 926-6629
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Look Good ... Feel Better®
American Cancer Society
For: Women cancer survivors interested in hair care and cosmetics tips
Meets: Various dates at the C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library
Info: Call toll-free 1-800-395-LOOK (5665) for dates and times
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Spa Services at Cindy's Healing Place
(Reiki and Massage Therapy)
For: Cancer patients during and after treatment
Meets: By appointment in Cindy's Healing Place
Info: Call 926-6640 for appointment
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Tobacco Cessation Services
Whether you're thinking about quitting or ready to quit, call the NYS Smoker's Quitline for help and support.
1-866-NY-QUITS ~ 1-866-697-8487
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Breast Cancer Survivor Luncheon
For: All breast cancer survivors
Meets: Once each October
Info: Vickie Yattaw, RN, BSN, OCN (518) 926-6639
This year:
Saturday, October 27, 2012
The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing
Registration 11am - Lunch served at 12 noon
Dr. Robert Sponzo - Changes in Breast Cancer Treatment
Over the Past 20 Years
Constance Brammer - Breast Cancer Survivor - How Connie Got Her Rack Back
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Spring Survivorship Celebration
For: Any cancer survivor and their guest
Meets: Once each Spring
Info: Paul Miller, RN, OCN, (518) 926-6629
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