Support Programs

Parkland Oncology-Hematology Services has developed educational and support programs for you and your loved ones. These classes and individual sessions address many questions that you might have about your diagnosis and treatment

Look Good….Feel Better

Parkland Medical Center hosts a “Look Good…Feel Better” Program for women with cancer. The program is open to any woman receiving treatment or who has recently completed treatment for cancer. The program is collaboration between the American Cancer Society and make-up industry. “Look Good….Feel Better” includes a 12-step skin care/make-up application lesson, and professional advice on wigs, scarves, accessories, and nail care techniques. Participants will receive makeover tips and personal attention from trained professionals and cosmetologist. A complimentary cosmetic kit with a helpful instructions booklet will be given to each participant. For more information or to register for the "Look Good... Feel Better: program, please call Barbara Umansky, SMW. Oncology Social Worker, at (603) 421-2130.

Women’s Cancer Support Group

A women’s cancer support group offers information and support to women coping with all types of cancer. The group will meet every 3rd Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the Nutfield Professional Building. Topics that will be covered during the support group include: emotional impact on a diagnosis, beginning and completing treatment, talking with family and friends about your diagnosis, taking care of your health, and survivorship.

Nutrition and Wellness for Cancer Patients

Parkland Medical Center’s Oncology and Hematology Department and the American Cancer Society present a class on “Nutrition Well Being,” a nutritious eating class for cancer patients. Eating well is an essential component for nutritional well being during cancer treatment and recovery. This class will present basics for nutritious eating and nutrition information, as well as strategies for managing treatment-related problems that cancer patients may experience.

Lymphedema Support Group

Parkland Medical Center offers a discussion on Lymphedema. This informational discussion is open to any individual who suffers from Lymphedema as a result of a surgical procedure, radiation therapy, trauma, or infection. A support group for individuals suffering from Lymphedema is offered the third Thursday of each month. Participants will be provided with an interactive discussion and share advice on how to cope with Lymphedema.

Bereavement Support Group

This bereavement support group is offered for those who are grieving the loss of a spouse.  the group will meet every week for six sessions.  Our focus will be on providing mutual support, learning about the grieving process and ways to cope. 

Cancer Pain Management

Cancer Pain Management is part of the “I Can Cope” educational series. The discussion on Cancer Pain Management gives participants an opportunity to design ways to cope with challenges that arise from a cancer diagnosis. The program also offers a chance for individuals to share concerns with others facing similar experiences. Videotapes, printed materials and class discussions will provide up-to-date information for patients, family, and friends.

Reach to Recovery

Reach to Recovery, is designed to help breast cancer patients cope with their experience by introducing them to an American Cancer Society (ACS) volunteer who is a survivor of the disease. The survivor provides the patient and family members an opportunity to express feelings, talk about fears and concerns, and ask questions. More importantly, “Reach to Recovery” volunteers offer understanding, support, and hope because they themselves have survived the disease and gone on to live normal, productive lives. The encounter with a volunteer begins when someone is faced with the possibility of a breast cancer diagnosis and continues throughout the entire cancer experience.

For more information, please call Barbara Umansky, Oncology Social Worker, at (603) 421-2347.

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