Comprehensive Cancer Care Services

Support Services | Support Groups

479-361-5847 or 1-800-394-0249 5835 W. Sunset Avenue Springdale, AR 72762 www.hopecancerresources.org

Hope Cancer Resources is a local nonprofit that provides direct services to patients living or being treated in Northwest Arkansas through a variety of programs. Hope Cancer Resources partners with Highlands Oncology Group, PA to provide professional oncology social work services to cancer patients. In addition, Hope Cancer Resources provides the following direct services for patients and their families:

• Prescription Assistance – Hope Cancer Resources assists patients with the process of completing paperwork to receive any medication related to their cancer treatment through pharmaceutical company programs. Hope Cancer Resources will also buy medications directly for patients during waiting periods, for drugs without program and/or for those with high co-pays. Hope Cancer Resources will assist patients with up to $500 worth of medications.
• Emergency Assistance – Hope Cancer Resources offers an emergency assistance program that seeks to bridge the gap for patients facing financial difficulty due to their illness. Hope Cancer Resources can help with up to $800 in assistance to cover such things as housing needs (rent, mortgage, home owners insurance, some utilities) or transportation needs (gas, car payments, car insurance, travel to out-of-town treatment). Emotional Assistance – Through professional social workers, Hope Cancer Resources is able to offer a continuum of emotional services ranging from crisis intervention, resource mobilization, supportive counseling and psychosocial counseling one-on-one or through support groups – all at no cost to the patient. Our emotional services are available to patients, family members and/or caregivers. Spanish Interpretation – Hope Cancer Resources provides a Spanish interpreter to assist patients during appointments as requested by patients and their caregivers.
• Tobacco Cessation – A Certified Heath Education Specialist at Hope Cancer Resources will meet one-on-one with patients to talk about strategies and resources to help you quit using tobacco products.
• Transportation – Hope Cancer Resources provides transportation to and from treatment when no other assistance is available.
• Clinical Trials Research – Hope Cancer Resources works to develop and promote clinical trials in Northwest Arkansas. We work to increase participation through accessibility for local patients and to increase community awareness about the importance of cancer research for the future of cancer care. Hope Cancer Resources can assist you in locating clinical trials locally or nationally that might be a fit for you, or in answering general questions you might have about the risks and benefits of participating in a clinical trial.

The cancer support and education programs of Hope Cancer Resources are supported in part through grants by the American Cancer Society, Cancer Challenge, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute Auxiliary and the Walmart Foundation.

Washington Regional Cancer Support Home306 Highway 72 East Bentonville, AR 72712 Phone 479.271.2257 1101 North Woolsey Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703 Phone 479.521.8024 Toll Free 1-800-416-870 The Cancer Support Home is a home-like facility for cancer patients and their families. There are two locations, one in Bentonville and the other in Fayetteville. The home offers hope, comfort and resources to those seeking assistance in coping with cancer.

• Support Sessions – Individuals meet weekly or monthly in various support group sessions for open discussion and education. Groups offer practical and emotional support for patients and caregivers. All groups are confidential and facilitated by licensed professionals.
• Boutique – The Boutique is designed to be a private and comfortable place where patients may try on wigs, turbans and hats. We also have a prosthesis fitting room containing various breast forms, bras and other supplies a mastectomy patient might need.
• Educational Opportunities – Classes and seminars are held throughout the year on a variety of topics dealing with cancer.
• Resource Library – The collection of literature and videos can help you and your family learn more about a particular condition and its treatment options. You’ll find books on coping, humor, encouragement and healing. In addition, free internet access is available to assist in your search for the most current information.
• Guest Rooms – Guest rooms are available for out-of-town cancer patients who are undergoing treatments and/or hospitalization. These rooms, available at the Cancer Support Home in Fayetteville only, are also offered to family members accompanying a patient. If a patient is receiving cancer treatment at any area facility, one support person may stay overnight with the patient. When a patient is hospitalized, two support people may stay overnight at the home. This program is provided for patients upon referral and is based upon room availability.
• Breast Cancer Patient Navigator – The Breast Care Navigator provides individualized guidance to women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The Navigator follows women diagnosed with breast cancer throughout every aspect of treatment, aiding in dispelling fear, linking to financial and quality of life support resources, and being a comfort and friend to patients and their families. In addition, the breast cancer patient navigator has some limited funds for direct financial assistance for breast cancer patients in their service area.

Madison County Health Coalition Madison County Health Unit 709 N. College Street Huntsville, AR 72740 479.738.2612

American Cancer Society 3291 S. Thompson, Suite D104 Springdale, AR 72764 479.750.2385 1-800-ACS-2345 www.cancer.org American Cancer Society is a national organization serving Northwest Arkansas through an office in Springdale. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Road to Recovery Road to Recovery is a service program where volunteers provide transportation for cancer patients to their treatments and home again. Transportation is provided according to the needs and available resources in the community.

Other Resources The American Cancer Society’s local office also has breast prosthesis and accessories, wigs and a wide variety of educational information for cancer patients and their families.

The Cancer Support Home Fayetteville 479-521-8024 Bentonville 479-271-2257

Free Hats and Wigs Each location has a Boutique designed to be a private and comfortable place where patients may try on wigs, turbans and hats.

Hats and Wigs for Purchase Women’s Pavilion in Rogers 479-936-7050 Special Discount for Highlands Oncology Patients: All wigs & hairpieces are Buy 1 Get 1 Free or Buy 1 at 40% Off Wig Villa in Springdale 479-751-1290 10% Discount for patients receiving chemotherapy Hairlines in Rogers 479-636-4000 Tender Loving Care through the American Cancer Society 1-800-850-9445 www.tlccatalog.org – Call to request a catalog of their products. Chemo Savvy 1-888-599-3560 – www.chemosavvy.com Call to request a catalog of their products.

Cancer Connection Programs The following programs are designed to connect cancer patients with other individuals that have experienced the same type of cancer and treatment or professionals with a wealth of experience with a particular disease. Simply call one of following programs that apply, and explain your diagnosis and situation. They will review their volunteer registry to find the best possible match, and then have that individual contact you back. The Anderson Network (through MD Anderson- adult volunteer database) 1-800-345-6324

Been There One-on-one support from one patient to another. Through HOPE Cancer Resources – 479-361-5847 or 1-800-394-0249

The Buddy System (through Cancer Care) 1-800-813-4673

Cancer Hope Network 1-877-467-3638 Cancer Survivors Network 1-877-333-4673

COPING AND CONVERSATION Designed to help patients, their families and friends better understand living with cancer. Every Wednesday 12:00 PM Cancer Support Home, Fayetteville, 479-521-8024

CLIMB – Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery A family support group for children with a parent or a loved one with cancer. Call HOPE, Inc. 479-361-5847 or 800-394-0249

LUNG CANCER GROUP Patients with lung cancer and their caregivers. Every third Thursday of the month, 5:00 PM, Highlands Oncology Group, PA Conference Room, Fayetteville.Lisa at Highlands Oncology Group, PA, Center for Chest Care at 479-587-1700 or HOPE, Inc. 479-361-5847 or 800-394-0249

CANCER SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Open to anyone with a cancer diagnosis and their family. 1st & 3rd Thursday 4:00 PM Holiday Island Community Church Frank Dinello at 479-253-7235.

HISPANIC WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP Hispanic women with any cancer diagnosis. There will be translators at each meeting. 4th Monday 5:30 PM Cancer Support Home-Fayetteville. Susan Ernest 479-521-8024

SPOHNC- Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer 3rd Saturday of month at the Cancer Support Home Fayetteville. Jack Igleburger at 479-876-1051 / 586-4807.

OSTOMY SUPPORT Meets at Washington Regional Wound Care Clinic. Diana Gallagher 479-463-HEAL (4325).

SURVIVOR’S CIRCLE Incorporates practical and emotional support with expressive and creative arts such as knitting, bead work, crochet, etc. Third Monday of each month from 5:30- 7:00 PM Cancer Support Home, Fayetteville Susan Earnest 479-466-5893

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Fourth Tuesday of every month at 4:00 PM at Community Church in Bella Vista. Loved ones encouraged to attend. Diane Krolikowski 479-855-1126

UPBEATS For women. First Wednesday of each month at 11:30 AM at Papa Mike’s in King’s Dale Complex in Bella Vista. Karen Willis 479-855-6275

WOMEN WITH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP All women cancer patients are welcome. 2nd Monday of each month at Cancer Support Home Bentonville at 5:30 PM. Trace Henley 479-271-2257

PINK DIVAS Breast cancer support group. Friday at 11:00 AM Circle of Life. Delores Hanshew at 479-957-1433.

FAITHFUL FRIENDS Breast cancer support group. Third Monday of every month at 11:30 AM Circle of Life. Dee Williams at 479-872-3300.

YOUNG BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Last Thursday of month, 5:30 PM Fayetteville Cancer Support Home. Susan Earnest 479-521- 8024/ 466-5893.

BREAST FRIENDS Women with breast cancer who live in Madison County. Every second Tuesday of the month 6:00 PM Madison County Health Unit in Huntsville. Donna Graham at 479-738-2612

DIVA DARLINGS Teenage girls who have a mom, grandmother, aunt, etc. who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. 1st Tuesday of the month 5:00-6:30 PM at Circle of Life. MaryEllen Boucher 479-750-6632 Please Contact Cancer Support Home for seasonal groups 479-271-2257 or 479-521-8024