Cancer resources in Georgia

NIRA L I DESAI

Non-profit cancer resources

Georgia CORE
Promotes collaborative cancer research and clinical trials
among institutions
Disseminates research findings to improve access
Information dissemination to patients, families, and caregivers
via GeorgiaCancerInfo.org
GeorgiaCancerInfo.org

Connects patients to state and national cancer organizations

Provides financial assistance information
Links patients to local oncologists and treatment centers

The Center for Cancer Care

Gwinnett Medical Center hospital and Suburban

Hematology-Oncology Associates
Goals:

Provide cutting edge treatment

Raise awareness
Offer support via the Cancer Institute

The Cancer Institute

Established in 2014 and served over 5,000

individuals
Accredited by Commission on Cancer
Comprehensive mind-body-spirit approach to cancer
care via:

Medical services
No-cost support groups
Community awareness
Workshops and classes
Other resources

The Cancer Institute: Services

Medical services

Diagnostic imaging
Chemotherapy and radiation services
Surgical consultations
Conventional and alternative pain management

Support groups

Womens Cancer
Men to Men
Caregivers

Community awareness

Lung Love 5K and Relay for Life

The Cancer Institute: Services

Workshops and classes

Nutrition and Cancer

Twisted Sisters yoga

Cancer Transitions

breast cancer survivors and families

6 week workshop with expert panelists

Look Good, Feel Better workshops

Other

GMC patient resource navigators

GMC financial assistance programs
Chaplain services

References
Georgiacancerinfo.org (from Georgia CORE).
http://www.georgiacancerinfo.org/about-georgia-cancer-info.aspx
On a Good Note newsletter. (2015). The Cancer Institute. Gwinnett Medical
Center.
The American Cancer Society Patient Navigator.
http://www.cancer.org/myacs/midwest/programsandservices/americancancer-society-navigator?sitearea=COM
The Cancer Institute at Gwinnett Medical Center.
http://www.gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/services/cancer-care/
The Georgia CORE. http://www.georgiacore.org/aboutUsmission.aspx