Support groups
Please refer to our support groups website for specific information about meeting locations and relevant phone numbers. These groups include:
Adult Brain Tumor Network
Bladder Cancer Support Group
Caregivers Group
Gastro-Intestinal Cancer Support Group
Gynecological Oncology Support Group
Integrative Lecture Series
Oral Head and Neck Cancer
Pluta Cancer Center Support Group
Support for People with Oral, Head and Neck Cancer
Young Adult Survivor Connection Support Group.
Physical Fitness and Exercise
Regular physical activity can help cancer survivors in many ways, such as reducing fatigue, managing stress, losing weight and improving sleep quality. ReNew is a cancer wellness and rehabilitation program to help improve wellness throughout your whole cancer experience. It provides a special emphasis on post-treatment recovery.
Our fitness professionals are certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). They will assess your current health and help you develop a plan based on your goals and needs.
Nutrition
Eating well can help you to recover from cancer and your cancer treatment. Good nutrition can also reduce the risk for certain diseases, while helping you to feel better and maintain a healthy weight.
If you have questions about nutrition, ask your doctor for a referral to a registered dietitian, or call Wilmot to schedule a meeting with our full-time registered dietitian. For helpful information online, refer to the web site of the The American Institute for Cancer Research, an organization focused on diet and lifestyle as it pertains to cancer: www.aicr.org.
Integrative Oncology/Alternative Medicine
We offer many alternative approaches that may help cancer survivors, including acupuncture, acupressure, aromatherapy, ayurveda, qigong, herbology, integrated energy therapy, naturopathy, myofascial release, holistic chiropractic and hypnosis.
Spirituality
The Chaplaincy services at the Wilmot Cancer Center provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients and families of all faiths.
Meditation
The Wilmot Cancer Center has a Meditation Room located on the first floor next to the Patient & Family Resource Room. The University of Rochester Counseling Center also offers resources, techniques and reading materials on meditation.
Further information on meditation is available from these resources:
- www.wildmind.org
- Rochester Zen Center
- Healing with Awareness
- White Lotus Buddhist Center
- Amitabha Foundation
Massage
Restorative 15-minute chair massages are available several days a week at no charge to cancer patients. You may sign up at the Wilmot Cancer Center Information Desk or by calling 585 276 4481.
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642
www.urmc.rochester.edu
585 2733135.
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