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We continue to expand our Holistic Healing program and currently have three licensed massage therapists volunteering their time and skills two days a week to patients undergoing treatment for cancer. We have a licensed Energy Healing counselor, licensed Acupuncturist and a Reike therapist. All of these therapies provide physical, emotional and spiritual support throughout a patient’s medical treatments. Used with --- not instead of --- medical care, this approach encourages the mind-body connection for healing. Appointments for all of our Holistic Healing treatments are filled well in advance and are very popular with our patients. A special room within the Cancer Center has been exclusively dedicated to these calming therapies.
Dedicated volunteers staff the Boyer Cancer Center library on a full-time basis, Monday through Friday. They assist patients and their families with all types of services including finding a wig or scarf, books or other educational materials, registering for classes or helping to find other types of assistance throughout the community. To inquire about volunteer opportunities at the St. Joseph Cancer Center, contact Carol Brumet. |
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Cancer Center Classes We offer several educational classes on a monthly basis. Class sessions are ongoing and to register for classes, contact the Cancer Center volunteer desk at (360) 738-6701. American Cancer Society Programs Many programs of the American Cancer Society are offered through the St. Joseph Cancer Center. Road to Recovery offers transportation assistance to patients needing to get to treatment appointments. Reach to Recovery is a peer contact support program for women with a new diagnosis of breast cancer. Look Good Feel Better is a class designed to teach women undergoing treatment how to use makeup, wigs and scarves to enhance appearance and boost spirits. We also have a wig, hat and scarf bank and a limited supply of breast prosthesis available. All the programs, which are offered as joint services of the American Cancer Society, are available at no charge. Screening Events Cancer screening events continue to be well attended and participation
has increased in both the Colo-rectal screening event, which takes place
in March each year, and the Prostate Screening event each October. Each
March, local residents are encouraged to visit their pharmacy to pick up
a Hemoccult kit, follow the directions for completion and return it to
the Cancer Center for developing and results. We offer a patient journal that guides people
through treatment and assists them in keeping track of appointment
schedules, test results, medication lists and other resources. We also
offer a navigation
program with cancer survivor volunteers that will assist patients
through their care journey. To contact a cancer navigator or receive a
patient journal, contact
Carol Brumet at 360-738-6706.
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