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MedStar Washington Hospital Center's Washington Cancer Institute (WCI) - Cancer Support Services (CSS)
CSS was established to provide support services to meet the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of patients and their families during and after cancer treatment. It provides resources and programs for cancer survivors to learn about their diagnosis and understand the choices they have for living well after cancer. Programs include an overview of specific cancers and ways for participants to reduce their risk through symptom recognition, early detection and lifestyle modifications.
What is it?
CSS was established to provide support services to meet the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of patients and their families during and after cancer treatment. It provides resources and programs for cancer survivors to learn about their diagnosis and understand the choices they have for living well after cancer. Programs include an overview of specific cancers and ways for participants to reduce their risk through symptom recognition, early detection and lifestyle modifications.
Who is it for?
Residents of the hospital’s service area.
Why do they do it?
The WCI is committed to patient and public education, clinical research and medical education programs that provide the most comprehensive cancer care possible.
Impact
Each year, CSS offers programs to address a variety of cancers. WCI also supports a Spanish-language radio program on cancer prevention dedicated to the Latino community.
Contact: Lorna DeLancy
Community Outreach Coordinator
Telephone: 202-877-3915
E-mail: Lorna.DeLancy@medstar.net
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