Comprehensive Support
Counseling
Nothing can compare to the fear and anxiety you feel upon hearing the diagnosis: You have cancer. In that moment, the world starts to spin in ways you didn't know were possible. You embark on a journey that no travel agent could have prepared you for, full of doctor appointments, tests, treatments, blood counts… and an underlying sense of fear that you just can't seem to shake.
WVCI helps you to find the right counseling to help you cope with the emotional and mental challenges relating to your diagnosis.
Holistic
Holisitic medicine can compliment traditional cancer treatment to lessen the severity of side-effects and make you more comfortable during this difficult time. Dietary supplements, meditation and spiritual guidance are helpful to many patients. At WVCI, our physicians consider all options and help you identify which holisitic treamtments may be a good fit, and which ones may aggrivate or complicate your symptoms.
Nutrition
Our registered dietician has worked with cancer patients for 30 years. Her knowledge of special dietary needs during treatment and her awareness of possible side effects encountered during treatment give her the expertise to direct you in your individual dietary needs as you go through treatment. Appointments with our dietician are made upon request.
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WVCC Education Room
The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute Education Room provides books, pamphlets and videotapes covering a wide range of cancer topics for you to browse and check out.
Educational Series
Knowledge and understanding of your disease process as well as knowledge of the various treatment modalities will allow you greater peace of mind during your fight against cancer.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute offers a six-week educational series for you and your family. This series, given by physicians and other Willamette Valley Cancer Institute health care providers, enables you to understand what exactly cancer is and how it affects your body. You will also learn about radiation and chemotherapy, two common treatments for cancer. By the end of the course you will have insight as to how these treatments work, their side effects, and why treatments are individualized to meet your specific needs.
During this six-week course, you will also attend a session given by our licensed dietitian who will discuss the importance of nutrition during your treatment course. You will also have a chance to learn of outside resources that are available to you in one of the sessions that is given by our licensed social worker.
On going 6wk drop-in informational classes, Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm. Call 541-683-5001 for more information.
Social Work
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute understands that cancer is a very difficult disease. The center provides resources that will help you and your family to cope, as you are living through cancer. Our social workers have years of oncology experience and are available to assist you in finding resources for your needs, such as support groups, help in finding financial assistance, transportation to and from the center and one on one counseling. The center works closely with other community resources and has knowledge of existing support within our area and will be happy to refer you to those agencies if appropriate.
Support Groups
Support groups provide patients and their families with information, guidance and an understanding of living with a cancer diagnosis. Willamette Valley Cancer Institute offers support groups for various types of cancer, these groups are open to all patients, groups are open to family members as well. A trained cancer care provider facilitates all group sessions.
All support groups are free. For more information please call 541-683-5001. Unless otherwise noted (italized), support groups meet at Willamette Valley Cancer Institute - Eugene, 520 Country Club Road.
Ovarian/Gynecological Support Group
An informal support group for cancer patients.
2nd Monday of each month. 11:00am - 1:00 pm.
Educational series
On going 6wk drop-in informational classes
Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm
Breast Cancer Support Group
A support group for cancer patients only.
Monday 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm.
Survivorship Cancer Support
A support group for cancer patients, family members and friends.
Wednesday 4:30 pm-5:45 pm.
Prostate Support Group
A support group for patients only.
1st Thursday of each month. 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
Multiple Myeloma Support Group
A support group for patients, family members and friends.
3rd Wednesday of each month. 12:00pm-1:30pm. Lunch provided.
Meditation
Mindfulness and awareness practice.
Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:30 pm,
St. Jude’s Catholic Church
4330 Willamette Street, Eugene 344-1191
Yoga
Gentle Hatha yoga free for cancer patients.
Located at Tamarack Wellness Center
3575 Donald Street., Eugene
Call 484-6100 to sign up
Look Good ... Feel Better
Trained volunteer cosmetologists teach women with cancer patients how to cope with cancer treatment side effects using skin care products and cosmetics. Call 434-3114 to sign up.
1120 KPNW AM News
Tune in for discussions about cancer with WVCI doctors.
Friday 8:45-9 a.m.
