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Patient and family support

Support for cancer patients and their families is key to the holistic approach to treatment at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center at Firelands Regional Medical Center. Support services available through the cancer center include:

  • Patient Navigators assist with barriers to care and support throughout the cancer journey.
  • The RISE Cancer Rehabilitation program which helps patients create their best life.

  • The Breast Cancer Support Group meets monthly to provide education to those battling breast cancer, and also offer support. It is open to those in treatment, and during follow up care.

  • From Cancer to Health, which helps people recently diagnosed with cancer manage their stress. Research shows that the program helps people reduce stress, improve social support, have fewer physical side effects from cancer treatments, and communicate more efficiently with their healthcare providers. For more information, call 419-557-5177.
  • Meditation room, which offers patients and visitors a quiet place for reflection
  • In pet-assisted activities, volunteers and their furry partners visit patients. The four-legged volunteers provide much solace and relief to patients.

Cancer Program Fund

The Foundation for Firelands Cancer Program Fund benefits patients of University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center at Firelands and provides:

  • Post-mastectomy camisoles and educational materials for all breast cancer surgical patients
  • Reiki, massage therapy, and acupuncture to those patients whose physicians have written orders for therapy
  • Transportation assistance for patients in need
  • Co-pay financial assistance for patients who qualify through the Firelands Regional Medical Center financial counseling offices

National Cancer Survivors Day

Cancer Survivorship Day is commonly celebrated early in June. You can help us celebrate and support our cancer survivors or anyone touched by cancer by participating in our celebration and luminaria dedication each year.

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Cancer support resources

Click an option below to read more about cancer patient and family support resources available, including transportation resources for cancer patients.

Transportation

Numerous options are available for patients needing transportation to and from their appointments. For more options, call our staff at 419-557-7480.

  • Firelands Regional Medical Center Transportation Department: 419-557-7052
  • Sandusky Transit Service: 419-627-0740
  • Share-A-Ride: 419-624-0367
  • Veterans Services of Erie County Transportation: 419-627-7650

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a significant health problem.

American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer

The Commission on Cancer (CoC) is dedicated to improving cancer care and the outcome of care by setting quality standards and accrediting over 1,500 cancer programs nationwide. The CoC includes representatives from all stakeholders in oncology, including physician and nursing groups and patient advocacy organizations.

Association of Cancer Online Resources

ACOR is a unique collection of online communities designed to provide timely and accurate information in a supportive environment.

Look Good...Feel Better

Look Good…Feel Better is dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of people undergoing treatment of cancer.

National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination and other programs for the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer; rehabilitation from cancer; and continuing care for cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is the country's oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors.

People Living with Cancer

Cancer.Net brings the expertise and resources of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the voice of the world’s cancer physicians, to people living with cancer and those who care for and about them. All content is subject to a formal peer-review process by the Cancer.Net editorial board, composed of more than 150 medical, surgical, radiation and pediatric oncologists; oncology nurses; social workers; and patient advocates.

Tender Loving Care

A not-for-profit website and catalog of the American Cancer Society. Their mission is to help women cope during and after cancer treatments by providing wigs and other hair-loss products (plus how-to information) and mastectomy products.

Transportation Resources for Cancer Patients

Contact us

For more information about University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center at Firelands, call 419-557-7480.

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