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Cancer Support & Survivorship - Glens Falls Hospital

Cancer Support & Complementary Care

We have established a comprehensive array of support and educational services to help patients adapt to the emotional and lifestyle changes that can result from a cancer diagnosis.

Our Nurse Navigators provide education and support on a one-to-one basis and in groups. Our nurses are available to patients and families from initial diagnosis throughout the cancer experience.

For more information contact:
Vickie Yattaw, RN, at 518-926-6639
Heather Warrington, RN, at 518-926-6563
Nicole Molinero, RN, at 518-926-6629

Learn more about Nurse Navigators in the Albany Med Health System.

Psychosocial Oncology is available to assist patients and their families in coping with the emotional aspect of cancer, as well as the many issues that surround survivorship. The staff includes a licensed psychologist and a licensed mental health counselor. They provide individual, couple, family, and group counseling.

For more information or to schedule an appointment contact:
Gerry Florio, PhD, or Kate Lail at 518-926-6640

Our Care Manager assists patients in care coordination and accessing resources including transportation, community services, long-term care facilities, and at-home medical needs.

For more information contact:
Vickie Yattaw, RN, at 518-926-6639

We can help patients with referrals, prior authorizations, billing and insurance questions, and other financial assistance needs.

For more information contact:
Laurie Kalisz at 518-926-6516

The C.R. Wood Cancer Center and Glens Falls Hospital Rehabilitation have teamed to provide this program, which includes lymphedema management, prehabilitation prior to certain cancer therapies, and rehabilitation following cancer treatment.

For more information contact:
Vickie Yattaw, RN, at 518-926-6639

The Uniquely You Boutique and Salon is dedicated to the special needs that patients may have as a result of cancer treatment. Our licensed cosmetologist provides assistance in selection, styling, and care of wigs as well as the use of turbans, hats, and scarves. She also provides skin care and cosmetic applications as needed.

These services are provided free of charge to patients of the C. R. Wood Cancer Center.

For more information contact:
Vickie Yattaw, RN, at 518-926-6639

To schedule an appointment, call 518-926-6640.

Massage and Reiki therapy are available by appointment at Cindy’s Healing Place in the C. R. Wood Cancer Center. Spa services are available for all patients of the C. R. Wood Cancer Center.

To schedule an appointment, call 518-926-6640.

Our staff includes a registered dietitian who provides guidance for healthy eating both during and after cancer treatment.

For more information contact:
Andrea Chowske, RD, at 518-926-2635

The Cancer Center Library is open to patients and families to borrow books and pamphlets on a wide variety of cancer-related topics. We also have a large selection of leisure reading materials on a swap shelf for your convenience.

Families are welcome to use the library to relax and read while they wait for a family member to see a doctor or receive treatment.

Hours:
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. – noon
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Contact us at 518-926-6620 if you are interested in back issues of our quarterly newsletter.

Online Resources:

ABC Support Group (After Breast Cancer)

For: Individuals with breast cancer
Meets: Fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. This group meets in person only.
Contact: Vickie Yattaw, RN, at 518-926-6639

Blood Cancer Support Group

For: Individuals diagnosed with lymphoma, leukemia or multiple myeloma and their family
Meets: Second Wednesday each month at 2 p.m., C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library
Contact: Vickie Yattaw, RN, at 518-926-6639

Caregiver Support Group

For: Caregivers of patients diagnosed with cancer
Meets: First Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library
Virtual group option available
Contact: Vickie Yattaw, RN, at 518-926-6639

MBC – Living Together

For: Metastatic breast cancer diagnosis
Meets: Third Friday of each month at 10 a.m., C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library
Virtual group option available
Contact: Vickie Yattaw, RN, at 518-926-6639

Rays of Hope

For: Women with ovarian cancer
Meets: Third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m., C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library
Virtual group option available
Contact: Mary Davis at 518-656-9321 or Carol Smith at 518-793-0565

GI Support Group

For: Anyone with a cancer of the GI system
Meets: Third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m., C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library
Contact: Nicole Molinero, RN, at 518-926-6629

Chemotherapy Education Class

For: Individuals and their families starting chemotherapy
Meets: Mondays at noon or Tuesday at 4 p.m., Cancer Center Library
Contact: Vickie Yattaw, RN, at 518-926-6639, Heather Warrington, RN, at 518-926-6563, or Nicole Molinero, RN, at 518-926-6629

Quit for Life

What: Tobacco cessation classes are held each quarter in the Cancer Center Library
Contact: Vickie Yattaw, RN, at 518-926-6639

Breast Cancer Survivor Luncheon

For: All breast cancer survivors
Meets: Once each October
Contact: Heather Warrington, RN, at 518-926-6563

Spring Survivorship Celebration

For: Any cancer survivor and their guest
Meets: Once each spring
Contact: Vickie Yattaw, RN, at 518-926-6639

Healing with Color

For: Any cancer survivor and their guest
Meets: First and third Mondays at 1 p.m., Cancer Center Library
Contact: Nicole Molinero, RN, at 518-926-6629

Yarn Therapy

For: Any cancer survivor and their guest
Meets: Second and fourth Monday of every month at 1 p.m., Cancer Center Library
Contact: Vickie Yattaw, RN, at 518-926-6639

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