The Cancer Resource Center at Memorial Hospital

Memorial Cancer Center Plaza Suite 307
2525 de Sales Avenue
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 495.7778

The Cancer Resource Center at Memorial Health Place at Hamilton Place
(423) 894.6967

Memorial Cancer Resource Center
Caring for the Mind, Body and Spirit

Help for the Journey

When cancer comes into your life or the life of someone you love, what do you do? Where can you go for guidance? Trying to gather information, contact physicians and research treatment options can be overwhelming.

But the journey with cancer isn’t as frightening when you have someone to guide you. Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center brings together highly qualified people and the information you need to be fully prepared to deal with this disease. The Center is an exceptional resource for cancer information, education, counseling, and referrals to current clinical trials. Created with the input of former cancer patients and oncology physicians, the Center offers assistance on every step of your journey.

Whether you have just been diagnosed with cancer, have a family member who is a cancer patient or would like more cancer prevention information, the Center is available to assist you with your needs. Resources are available to anyone in the greater Chattanooga area, and most services are offered at no charge. You may receive information by phone, computer or in person at one of the Cancer Resource Center locations.

Services Available in Two Convenient Locations

The Memorial Cancer Resource Center offers a team-based, holistic approach to cancer care in two comfortable and convenient locations.

• Memorial Cancer Resource Center, Memorial Plaza, Suite 307, 2525 de Sales Avenue.
• Memorial Cancer Resource Center, Memorial North Park Hospital in Hixson, Suite 105 of the Professional Building.

Cancer Support Team

A supportive team of health care professionals is available through the Memorial Cancer Resource Center to assist with concerns of cancer patients and their families. The team includes our receptionist, oncology nurse specialists, chaplain, clinical social workers, clinical dietitian, and massage therapist.

Cancer professionals and trained volunteers who have experienced cancer are available at both Resource Centers to assist patients and their families, to help them learn more about a specific cancer, and to give guidance on how to deal with the disease.

Cancer Education/Prevention

Education is a key to cancer treatment and prevention; it empowers patients in their fight against cancer. In addition to printed materials, books, videos, and computer resources, the Memorial Cancer Resource Center calls on physicians, cancer survivors and their families, oncology nurses, social workers, clergy, clinical dietitians and other to present educational programs throughout the year. A variety of classes and seminars are offered on how to prevent specific cancers, on screenings and early detection, and that focus on the physical, emotional, and spiritual issues of cancer.

Support Groups

Support groups are led by registered nurses, chaplains, social workers, and cancer survivors. The purpose is to provide a private, supportive environment where cancer patients and their families can find emotional support and learn about treatment modalities and symptom management. Several groups are available to meet different needs, including: Cancer Support Group, Prostate Cancer, Myeloma, Gynecological Cancers, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer and Mind-Body Skills Groups.

Loss, Grief and Bereavement Assistance

Grief is an intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical response to loss. At Memorial Cancer Resource Center patients and their loved ones can find the counseling and support they need to deal with the effects of cancer in their lives. Individuals and families may speak personally with a Memorial chaplain, or clinical social worker. Several support groups are available.

Relaxation and Stress Reduction Therapies – Healing Body and Soul

Cancer diagnoses and treatments can be stressful, and studies have shown that stress reduction can play a critical role in the fight against cancer. Memorial’s Cancer Resource Center offers a wide range of services to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
• Reiki Therapy (pronounced RAY-kee) promotes the healing of physical and emotional ailments through gentle touch while restoring harmony, reducing stress and providing deep relaxation. Reiki sessions are free for cancer patients in treatment.
• Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients involves gentle massage to relieve muscular tension stimulate circulation, and induce feelings of deep relaxation and tranquility. Massage therapy is free for patients currently undergoing treatment.
• Creative Movement for Cancer Patients uses music and silence, stillness and movement. A combination of Yoga stretches and guided imagery, this class focuses on deepening awareness of the body and relaxation for cancer patients and their caregivers.
• Healing through the Arts Workshops are an alternative to traditional support groups. Participants are able to express their emotions using a variety of artistic media. Painting, scrapbooking, journaling, guided imagery and music are some of the mediums used. No artistic ability is needed and materials are provided free of charge.

Multi-Specialty Treatment Planning Conference

Newly diagnosed patients with complex or recurrent cancer face many decisions concerning their treatment, which often involves visits to several specialists. The Memorial Multi-Specialty Treatment Planning Conference is a team-based concept that brings together surgical, medical, gynecologic and radiation oncologists and other specialists to meet with the patient and family members. The group discusses treatment options, answers questions and develops a plan of treatment that all are confident is the best approach. Continuing support is available as the plan is implemented.

Testimonials

“Thank God for people with the foresight to know our family would need a place like this where they treat the whole person and not just the disease.”

- Fay Deck, Karla Tackett’s Mother