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Support Groups
Support groups foster a sense of community among people affected by cancer. Patient support groups provide a safe place to share thoughts and feelings with others dealing with similar concerns and emotions.
Fauquier Hospital Cancer Support Group
3rd Tuesday, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
For more information, conatct Victoria LaRosa (540) 878-2136
Location: Fauquier Hospital – conference center
Breast Cancer Support Group (Prince William Hospital)
Breast cancer patients and survivors are welcome to attend this monthly support group for information, comfort, and friendship. This group meets the last Friday of each month at noon. Brown bag lunch. For more information, call (703) 369-8405.
Location: Hylton Family Birthing Center Conference Room
Cancer Support Group (Prince William Hospital)
Cancer patients and family members are welcome to attend this weekly support group, which meets each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please call (703) 369-8405.
Location: Medical Building 1 (Health Center), 4th floor Conference Room C
Grief Support Group
Hospice Support of Fauquier County
42 North 5th Street
Warrenton, VA
1st and 3rd Thursday, 3:30pm
Please call in advance to confirm attendance. Joy LeBaron (540) 347-5922.
Caregivers Support Group
Oak Springs Nursing Home (Warrenton)
4th Wednesday, 7:30pm
For more information, conatct Leslie Jackson, (540) 347-4770.
Programs
Look Good … Feel Better
This American Cancer Society-sponsored program helps women overcome the appearance-related effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Participants must be undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment. FREE, but registration is required. Tuesday, November 11, 6 p.m. Fauquier Hospital, Sycamore Room. Call the ACS representative at (540) 878-2136.
Reach to Recovery®
This program provides information and support for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Reach to Recovery® volunteers are breast cancer survivors who have been carefully selected and trained to visit or call patients after diagnosis. If you were recently diagnosed with breast cancer or have a family member or friend who would appreciate a call from a Reach to Recovery® volunteer, contact Cindy Kelly, Fauquier Hospital Physician Referral & Community Link, at (540) 316-3588 or kellyc@fauquierhealth.org.Relay for Life
Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length.
The Fauquier County Relay for Life is May 30, 2009 at Fauquier High School in Warrenton.
Road to Recovery
Road to Recovery provides rides to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. To locate a Road to Recovery volunteer in your area, call 888-227-6333.
Community Organizations
American Cancer Society
Find out about local ACS activities, events, ways to volunteer, support resources, and more.
1-800-227-2345
ACS - Winchester Office
2654 Valley Ave Ste B
Winchester, VA 22601
(540)667-2315
ACS - Vienna Office
124 Park St SE
Vienna, VA 22180
(703)938-5550
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Right away, you’re confronted by uncertainty about the future and questions from family, friends, and your health care team. Your head is spinning, and you don’t know where to turn – until you find Breast Cancer Network of Strength. A trusted resource for 30 years, the network has helped thousands find the information they need to make educated decisions. From articles on our Web site to the knowledge of our YourShoes peer counselors on the 24/7 hotline, Network of Strength keeps you informed. While we don’t give medical advice, we do explain in plain language the information you’re likely to encounter. No matter what the breast cancer topic is, Network of Strength provides information you can trust with a survivor’s touch.
Hospice Support of Fauquier County
Hospice Support of Fauquier County was founded in 1981 as a nonprofit, volunteer organization providing non-medical, supportive care to terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice is a concept of compassionate care which places priority on the patient’s dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
I’m Still Me
Serving the needs of cancer survivors since 2004 by offering products from the leading manufacturers of post-cancer, post-treatment products.
5439 Old Alexandria Turnpike
Warrenton, Virginia 20187
Phone: (540) 878-2136
Fax: (540) 878-2137
A diagnosis of cancer and planning for treatment can be very stressful. You may have a lot of questions and concerns and wonder what the next few months will be like. The Cancer Center staff will work closely with your own personal physicians in delivering your care, and we are here to help you through the process. Should you have questions or concerns, please check with your physician or contact the Cancer Center at (703) 753-4045. You may also find this list of frequently asked questions from actual patients provides helpful information.
Recommended SitesThe following sites are recommended by The Cancer Center staff:
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
National Cancer Institute - Q&A on Radiation Therapy
September 10, 2008
Topics covered in this new publication include Cancer Center services, technologies, and staff; answers to your most commonly asked questions; relevant cancer news
Patients Give Center High Rating
September 10, 2008
Patient satisfaction survey results for the first half of 2008 show that 95.2% of our patients are satisfied with their overall experience at the Cancer Center. 98% of patients would recommend us to someone else.
Survivors' Day Party
October 23, 2008
The Cancer Center hosted it's first annual cancer survivors' party on October 11th. View Photos.
