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Buffum Fund Community Cancer Support Programs
Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center at Fletcher Allen
Vermont Cancer Center
American Cancer Society 
The Hematology/Oncology Clinic and the Breast Care Center offer family support services to patients and family members who are dealing with a cancer experience.
There are two licensed psychologists, a dietitian, and a social worker who are members of the Cancer Patient Support Program at Fletcher Allen Health Care who offer educational and emotional support to patients and families individually and/or in groups. The CPSP web site has more information about the services they provide.
The support groups below are funded in part by Fletcher Allen Health Care and the Cancer Patient Support Program.
Specific programs include:
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Women's Cancer Support Group For women with any type of cancer |
Location: Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center Fletcher Allen Health Care, ACC, Level 3 Day: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM For information call Rose Colletti, PhD at 802-847-4848 |
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Coping Together Support Group A 12-week group for women diagnosed with breast cancer |
Location: Hematology/Oncology Days and times decided for each group Contact: Rose Colletti, PhD |
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The Mets Hope Chest Advanced breast cancer group for women with Stare IV breast cancer |
Location: Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center Fletcher Allen Health Care, ACC, Level 3 When: Every Tuesday |
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Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma Family Support Group
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Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM When: 1st Wednesday of the month |
| Multiple Myeloma Support Group |
Call for information and directions |
| Young Survivor's Support Group |
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month Call for information: |
Buffum Fund Community Cancer Support Programs
The fund was created in 2004 through a generous $1.5 million contribution from former cancer patient Victoria Buffum, who passed away in 2002. Its goal is to support programs designed to enhance the experience of Fletcher Allen patients diagnosed with a blood disease or cancer.
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An Educational and Treatment Program for Hematology Patients at Risk for or Suffering from Post Thrombotic Syndrome A new comprehensive program for patients with deep vein thrombosis or established post-thrombotic syndrome. |
Chris Holmes, MD, PhD 802-847-8400
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A Pilot Exercise Intervention for Patient Receiving Treatment for Hematologic Malignancy A small trial of a limited number of patients that will provide an opportunity to determine if physical therapy, nursing and medical services can coordinate care to provide a safe effective exercise intervention. |
Kim Dittus, MD, PhD 802-847-8400 |
Body Works: A Hands On Program for Recovery You and your spouse, friend, or caregiver learn how to receive and give massage. Results: Stress and pain relief while enhancing communication, awareness, and relaxation. |
Location: Hematology/Oncology Clinic |
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Cancer Patient Support Program Emergency Fund A fund that helps to pay for services not covered by any other program—everything from childcare during treatment sessions, co-pays, medications, transportation to treatment, and respite assistance |
Stephanie Fraser, MSW Referrals from social workers and health care providers accepted by calling 802-847-3234 |
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Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases Patient Education/Support Group A support group to help patients and their families understand options, network with other patients, and provide access to educational information. |
Location: Evan’s Conference Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM When: 2nd Thursday of each month . Refreshments are served and there is no charge for attending the meeting. For information and directions contact: Brenda Hamel-Bissell, Ed.D, APRN Kathy McBeth, MA |
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'Getting Back to Healthy’ Cancer Patient Support Group A support group to serve adult women who are at risk for, diagnosed with, or are survivors of breast cancer. |
Jennifer May, RD, CD Location: Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center, Main Pavilion, Level 3 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM When: Wednesday (every other) |
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Healing Yoga A program that incorporates meditation, movement through the yoga postures, breathing techniques, group support, deep relaxation, and a non-judgmental philosophy of interacting with self and others. |
Theora Ward, MEd, RN, CKYT The next series of Healing Yoga classes will start the week of September 10. classes will be as follows: Mondays 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Tuesdays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Thursdays 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM We meet in the 4th floor of the East Pavilion at the end of the hall past Children's Special Services and Obstetrics. Call Theora at 482-5455 for registration and more information. |
| Helping Hands
A Program of Therapeutic, Seated Massage for Hematology/Oncology Outpatients at Fletcher Allen provides seated massage for patients before and during their treatments. These "mini massage" sessions can help reduce anxiety, muscle discomfort, and overall stress in patients and their caregivers. |
Currently, massage is available to outpatients on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings, 9:00 AM.-12:00 PM, and to inpatients on Friday mornings. For more information, please contact massage therapists: |
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'Person to Person’ Cancer Patient Support Program A mentoring and support program for newly diagnosed patients and their caregivers. |
Kathy McBeth, MA 802-847-5715 |
Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center at Fletcher Allen
The Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center offers many resources for cancer patients and their loved ones. The Center can assist with accessing accurate and reliable information on diagnosis, treatment and coping, as well as the latest research and clinical trials. Books and journals are available as well as internet access for conducting online research.
Location: Level 3, Main Pavilion, Ambulatory Care Center, Medical Center Campus, Fletcher Allen
Hours: Monday-Friday, open at 9 AM
Contact: Call 802-847-8821 or e-mail resourcecenter@vtmednet.org
Visit the Vermont Cancer Center website for a partial listing of cancer support groups around Vermont. Please call the contact number for the latest information about meeting locations.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society offers many free support resources for cancer patients, including those listed below. Please call for information, emotional support, or help managing day-to-day at 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) or visit www.cancer.org for a complete listing of resources.
Look good, Feel Better
This is a free program to help women to deal with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment and a step toward renewed self-esteem and emotional recovery.
Reach to Recovery
A program designed to offer information and emotional support to breast cancer patients through one-to-one visits or phone calls. Patients will be matched with volunteers who are breast cancer survivors and can offer assurance, comfort, information and a chance to talk.
Road to Recovery
Using volunteer drivers, Road to Recovery can help you get to and from your cancer treatment when in need.
Prostate Cancer Groups
Call the number above for more information on prostate cancer support groups offered by the American Cancer Society. One-on-one visits with a volunteer who is a prostate cancer survivor can also be arranged if needed.
The photos are of The Newton Family Healing Garden outside the Hematology/Oncology Clinic
