NIRALI DESAI

Cancer resources in Georgia

Non-profit cancer resources

• Georgia CORE• Promotes collaborative cancer research and clinical

trials among institutions• Disseminates research findings to improve access• Information dissemination to patients, families, and

caregivers via GeorgiaCancerInfo.org

• GeorgiaCancerInfo.org• Connects patients to state and national cancer

organizations• Provides financial assistance information• Links patients to local oncologists and treatment

centers

The Center for Cancer Care

Gwinnett Medical Center hospital and Suburban Hematology-Oncology Associates

Goals:

Provide cutting edge treatment Raise awareness Offer support via the Cancer Institute

The Cancer Institute

Established in 2014 and served over 5,000 individuals

Accredited by Commission on CancerComprehensive mind-body-spirit approach to

cancer care via: Medical services No-cost support groups Community awareness Workshops and classes Other resources

The Cancer Institute: Services

Medical services Diagnostic imaging Chemotherapy and radiation services Surgical consultations Conventional and alternative pain management

Support groups Women’s Cancer Men to Men Caregivers

Community awareness Lung Love 5K and Relay for Life

The Cancer Institute: Services

Workshops and classes Nutrition and Cancer Twisted Sisters yoga

breast cancer survivors and families Cancer Transitions

6 week workshop with expert panelists “Look Good, Feel Better” workshops

Other GMC patient resource navigators GMC financial assistance programs Chaplain services

References

Georgiacancerinfo.org (from Georgia CORE). http://www.georgiacancerinfo.org/about-georgia-cancer-info.aspx “On a Good Note” newsletter. (2015). The Cancer Institute. Gwinnett Medical Center.

The American Cancer Society Patient Navigator. http://www.cancer.org/myacs/midwest/programsandservices/american-cancer-society-navigator?sitearea=COM The Cancer Institute at Gwinnett Medical Center. http://www.gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/services/cancer-care/ The Georgia CORE. http://www.georgiacore.org/aboutUsmission.aspx