Cancer Supportive Care
According to the National Cancer Institute, supportive care is care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease such as cancer. The goal of supportive care is to provide social and emotional support to patients going through cancer treatment as well as their families and friends. Supportive care may also be called comfort care. This is separate from palliative care and hospice care which provides special medical care and works with supportive care organizations.
Cancer Support Communities in the Chicago-land Area
Cancer Resource Centre
926 Ridge Road, Munster IN.
Information at 219.836.3349 or on the Web at
http://www.cancerresourcecentre.com/default.asp
Cancer Wellness Center
215 Revere Dr., Northbrook
Wildwood Presbyterian Church, 18630 West Old Gages Lake Road, Grayslake
2824 Belvidere Road, Waukegan
Information at 847.509.9595 or on the Web at
http://www.cancerwellness.org/
Gilda’s Club
537 N. Wells St., Chicago
Information at 312.464.9900 or on the Web at
http://www.gildasclubchicago.org/
Jennifer Fallick Cancer Support Center
2028 Elm Rd, Homewood 708.798.9171
19250 Everett Ln, Mokena 708.478.3529
http://www.cancersupportcenter.org/
Living Well Cancer Resource Center
1803 West State Street (Rt. 38), Geneva
Information at 630.262.1111 or on the Web at
http://www.livingwellcrc.org/
Wellness House
131 N. County Line Rd., Hinsdale
Information at 630.323.5150 or on the Web at
http://www.wellnesshouse.org/
Wellness Place
1619 W. Colonial Parkway, Palatine
Information at 847.221.2400 or on the Web at
http://www.wellnessplace.org/
Support Organizations and Telephone Numbers
American Cancer Society
Information at 1.800.227.2345 or on the Web at http://www.cancer.org
National Cancer Institute
Information at 1.800.422.6237 or on the Web at http://www.cancer.gov/
Cancer Hope Network
Information at 1.877.552.4366 or on the Web at http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org/
Imerman Angels
Information at 312.274.5529 or on the Web at www.imermanangels.org
Cancer Care Foundation
Information at 1-800-813-4673 or on the Web at http://www.cancercare.org/
Selected Support Resources at NMH
American Cancer Society
Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Health Learning Centers have joined forces with the American Cancer Society’s Patient Navigator Program to provide assistance to patients and families dealing with cancer. To take advantage of this unique service, call 312.926.4282 to schedule an appointment with the ACS social worker.
Fertility
Working with Cancer Center physicians, the Fertility Preservation Navigator helps patients explore best options for preserving their ability to have children after cancer treatment. To schedule an appointment, please call 312.503.3378 or visit http://oncofertility.northwestern.org
Health Information
The Health Learning Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital can help you find information, resources, and counseling to assist you in managing the challenges of living with cancer. Visit http://www.nmh.org/hlc or call 312.926.5465. You can also email questions to hlc@nmh.org.