OUR MISSION
The mission of the Cancer Caring Center is to help cancer survivors, their families and concerned friends cope effectively with the emotional impact of cancer through a variety of FREE support services.
WE BELIEVE
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There is no right or wrong way to cope with the emotional aspects of cancer, we will offer a wide variety of services to help patients and families cope.
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Everyone has the inner resources to cope effectively with cancer. Our primary task is to help him/her discover and use those resources.
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You can move forward after a diagnosis of cancer and you do not have to confront cancer alone.
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A person with cancer is a “survivor” not a victim.
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It is important to acknowledge and work through all emotions experienced after being diagnosed with cancer; i.e. fear, anger, anxiety, grief, etc., in order to move forward and it is “OK” to experience these feelings.
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A cancer survivor – no matter what stage of the disease he/she is in – has the human right to be part of their health care team.
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The cancer survivor also has the right to choose the degree of privacy or communication that he/she wants or needs.
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Cancer affects the entire family. It is essential that family and friends acknowledge and attend to their feelings and needs while offering positive emotional support to the person with cancer.
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Children of cancer survivors have feelings and needs that must be addressed.
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We believe all services should be provided free of charge.