Education and Support

As well as providing state-of-the-art cancer treatments, the Regional Cancer Network is committed to offering screenings, education and support for cancer patients and their families. Community education is provided through participation in health and wellness fairs, lectures and screenings. Free screenings are offered throughout the year. Cancer screenings include:

  • Breast
  • Cervical
  • Colon
  • Prostate
  • Oral
  • Skin

Nutritional support, rehabilitation and counseling are available through the Regional Cancer Network. Peer-to-peer emotional support for those who have experienced cancer is provided through various groups including:

  • Survive and Thrive Cancer Support Group - a weekly group for oncology patients, family and friends
    Call (423) 224-5592
  • Bristol Breast Cancer Support Group
    Call (276) 669-6030
  • The Healing Place - a Grief Recovery Support Group
    Call (423) 224-3724 or (423) 844-5258
  • SISTERS Breast Cancer Support Group - A weekly breast cancer support group
    Call (423) 224-3547

The Compassionate Friends – for parents, siblings and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child at any age. Visit www.compassionatefriends.org to locate a local chapter.

Look Good, Feel Better – a program of the American Cancer Society to help women going through treatment look and feel their best. Call 1-800-ACS-2345

If you have questions, please call the Wellmont Nurse Connection at 1-877-230-NURSE.


Related Links

American Cancer Society
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
National Cancer Institute
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
American Dietetics Association
American College of Surgeons