Cancer Resource Center
The cancer resource center at the University of
Connecticut Health Center is certified by the American
Cancer Society and offers patients, families and the public
valuable information about cancer, local programs and
community resources.
Located within UConn’s Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive
Cancer Center, the resource center is staffed by volunteers
who assist visitors in obtaining information about
prevention, early detection, treatment guidelines and
support groups.
Information and services at the resource center includes:
- Cancer Information Database: The information is
updated regularly by physicians and includes treatments,
risk factors, prevention and checkup guidelines.
- Community Resource Database: Access to resources and
support groups in the community.
- Cancer Survivors Network®: Connects with
other survivors via phone or internet.
- Videos and books are available for loan.
- Printed materials and educational tools.
- Wigs and breast prostheses are available for free if
not covered by insurance
The resource center also provides a number of patient
support programs:
- Look Good—Feel Better: Tips to look your best while
undergoing cancer treatment, including makeup, scarves
and wigs.
- I Can Cope®: Education and support
program for cancer patients, families and friends.
- Road to RecoverySM: Transportation
provided to necessary treatment appointments.
- Reach to Recovery®: One-to-one support
for women with breast cancer.
- Man to Man®: Support for men diagnosed
with prostate cancer.
Volunteers from the American Cancer Society are also an
integral part of the patient navigator program. They act as
patient advocates by helping them get through the maze of
medical treatments. Volunteers help schedule appointments
and screening tests, help arrange for rides to and from
medical exams, as well as provide support through
friendship.
The resource center is on the left as you enter the
Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center. Volunteers
are at the center Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon
and some afternoons. If you’re visiting the center at
another time, please call 860-679-4966 to schedule an
appointment.
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