Cancer Center Resource Center

Being better informed means making better decisions about your cancer treatment. That's why the Cancer Center offers the most up-to-date cancer information through its Resource Center. Open to the public, the center provides information on cancer care, as well as hospital and community resources. It also offers CancerHelp, a touch-screen computer accessing specifics on cancer drugs, medical information, cancer resources and National Cancer Institute pamphlets.

The Resource Center offers books, videotapes, pamphlets and magazines for reading and viewing, including:

• Books - educational, inspirational and humorous
  
  
• Pamphlets - cancer prevention, treatment and detection; grief and loss support and complementary medicine
  
  
• Videotapes - cancer diagnosis and treatment; patient support
  
  
• Audiotapes - classical music, guided imagery tapes and books on tape

Located in the Friends of the Cancer Center lounge, the Resource Center is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers are available to assist you.