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