Cancer Support Programs
You’re not alone. Beside the support of family and friends, UMass Memorial Medical Center offers support and comfort through these programs:
Support Groups
- Gastrointestinal Support Group
- Integrative Medicine Oncology Initiative
- Patient and Family Cancer Support Group
- Prostate Cancer Support Group
Cancer Symposiums
Held throughout the year. Topics include pancreatic, colorectal and appendiceal cancers.
American Cancer Society Resource Center
In partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS), the Cancer Resource Center is on-site at UMass Memorial Medical Center to provide support to cancer patients, their family members and caregivers.
A patient navigator and certified volunteers offer:
- Cancer information
- Information on programs and services
- Referrals to community resources (e.g., educational programs, transportation to appointments, housing during treatment)
- A lending library
- Hats, scarves and wigs (for patients whose insurance does not cover this)
Contact Information
University Campus – Ambulatory Care Center, 6th floor
55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655
Directions
Memorial Campus – Peter Levine Ambulatory Care Center
119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Directions
Call:774-441-8618