Having Cancer is Hard, but finding help shouldn’t be. Gulf Coast Cancer Centers doesn’t want anyone to feel they have to fight cancer alone. The Gulf Coast and Southwest Alabama area offer numerous support groups to help you through your diagnosis of cancer. In addition, Gulf Coast Cancer Centers partners with the American Cancer Society to provide Cancer Resource Centers located in our facilities in Brewton and Monroeville. Both support groups and the cancer resource centers help patients face and conquer their non-medical challenges related to a cancer diagnosis.
Cancer Resource Centers
Gulf Coast Cancer Centers is one of only five cancer care providers in the state who have been selected to partner with the American Cancer Society for Cancer Resource Centers.
What is a Cancer Resource Center?
The American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Center (CRC) is a designated space within Gulf Coast Cancer Centers’ facilities where trained and certified volunteers provide support to cancer patients, their family members, and caregivers. Designed to increase outreach and support for cancer patients, the centers are staffed by trained volunteers who provide patients with vital information for understanding cancer, managing day to day through treatment and recovery, and finding the emotional support they need. Some of the center’s no-cost services include counseling and support groups, as well as offering personal care items such as wigs, bras, and prostheses.
How the Cancer Resource Center Helps You
The Cancer Resource Center helps you manage many aspects of your care such as finding information, day-to-day help and emotional support.
• We access national and local resources so
you can get the hands-on help you need.
• You can rely on the quality and accuracy of
our cancer information.
• You can rely on us to ensure courteous, confidential services.
Locations of ACS Cancer Resource Centers
The American Cancer Society has two Cancer Resource Centers in Gulf Coast Cancer Centers’ offices for you and your family’s convenience.
Brewton
1207 Azalea Place
Brewton, AL.
251.867.6544
For more information please contact the American Cancer Society at 251.928.8650.
Monroeville
200 Rumbley Road
Monroeville, AL
251.575.3308
For more information please contact Luella G. Giles with the American Cancer Society at 334.612.8162.
Support Groups
Bosom Buddies
Bosom Buddies is a breast cancer support group that meets monthly to provide members with an opportunity to share their experiences and learn new information about breast cancer treatment. These meetings usually feature guest speakers and lunch. The dates, times, contact persons and locations for the meetings are:
South Baldwin Bosom Buddies
Breast Cancer Survivors
251.968.4248
Fran Barr
Eastern Shore
Fairhope City Council Chambers
Fairhope, Alabama
Every 2nd Monday at 12:00 p.m.
251.928.8650
Laura Jones
Brewton
D. W. McMillan Hospital
Brewton, Alabama
251.809.8309
Marcia De Graaf
I Can Cope
Adult cancer patients and their loved ones learn ways to navigate the cancer experience while building their knowledge and coping skills. In these educational classes, doctors and other health care professionals provide information, encouragement and practical tips in a supportive environment. Patients may attend one or all of the meetings. This is an annual program presented by Thomas Hospital in Fairhope. For information on meeting dates and times, please contact 251.928.8650.
American Cancer Society-Baldwin County
251.928.8650
Look Good…Feel Better
Through this service, women in active cancer treatment learn techniques to restore their self image and cope with the appearance-related side effects. Certified beauty professionals provide tips on makeup, skin care, nail care and head coverings. This program is a partnership among the American Cancer Society, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation and the National Cosmetology Association.
Fairhope
Thomas Hospital Resource Center
308 S. Greeno Rd.
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
251.928.8650
Us Too
Us Too! offers quarterly fellowship, peer counseling, education and discussion about prostate cancer treatment options and alternatives, without bias. Major goals include fostering public awareness of prostate cancer and improved treatment options. The dates, locations, times and contact persons are:
Foley
Bill Sykes Chapter
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
1613 N. McKenzie St.
Foley, Alabama 36535
1st Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Sam Adams
251.949.6174
Mobile
Gerald Wallace Auditorium
Springhill Memorial Hospital
1st Monday at 7:00 p.m.
Duane Kent
251.591.8557
Man to Man
Specially trained prostate cancer survivors serve as volunteers, responding in person or by phone to the concerns of people facing prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment, recurrence or recovery. Man to Man also offers men the opportunity to educate their communities about prostate cancer and advocate with lawmakers for stronger research treatment policies.
Brewton
D. W. McMillan Hospital
1301 Belleville Ave.
Brewton, Alabama 36426
Marcia De Graf
251.809.8309
Fairhope
American Cancer Society-Baldwin County
251.928.8650
Reach to Recovery
Breast Cancer Survivors provide one-on-one support and information to help individuals cope with breast cancer. Specially trained survivors serve as volunteers, responding in person or by phone to the concerns of people facing breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, recurrence or recovery. For more information please contact 251.928.8650.
Fairhope
American Cancer Society-Baldwin County
251.928.8650
Mobile
American Cancer Society
900 Western America Cir. Ste. 101
Mobile, Alabama 36609
251.344.9858
Cancer Support Group
Support group that focuses on any type of cancer diagnosis.
Fairhope
Thomas Hospital Resource Center
308 S. Greeno Rd.
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Every 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Frank Yandrasits
251.626.0879
Brewton
D. W. McMillan Hospital
1301 Belleville Ave.
Brewton, Alabama 36426
Marcia De Graf
251.809.8309
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