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We embrace anyone affected by cancer in a community that offers hope
and caring through support, education and concepts in healthy living.

Drop in Hours:
Please note: The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is closed until further notice.
During this time, if you have a question or concern, or need travel assistance to get to your cancer treament or other medical appointment, please email Diane at dmadden@crcofwm.org
or call her at (207) 890-0329
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The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is located at 199 Main Street, Norway.
It's a quiet place to rest and talk with a fellow survivor or one of our volunteers.
We offer free programs, activities, classes, support groups, and comfort items to anyone impacted by cancer.
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is a 501c3 non-profit organization funded by private foundations,
individual and corporate donations, and our annual Turkey Trot 4 Hope Run/Walk on Thanksgiving Day

Do You Need Help with Travel Expenses as you travel to your cancer treatments?
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM) has received grant funding from the Maine Cancer Foundation to help eligible cancer patients with travel support to get to medical appointments (that are not covered by MaineCare), cancer support groups, and even appointments to use Caring Coupons for complementary therapies (Oncology massage, yoga, reiki, etc.)

For more information and to see if you are eligible to receive travel assistance, please complete this Travel Assistance form on our website and we will contact you.

Free Complementary Therapy Sessions - Close to Home!
(on hold until further notice)
If you have been impacted by cancer, you are eligible for our FREE "Caring Coupons" for free complementary therapy. Cancer survivors (anyone who has ever had a cancer diagnosis) can receive 4 coupons and their caregiver can receive 2 coupons.

These coupons can be used for choice of complementary therapy sessions - choose from Reiki, Massage, Therapeutic Yoga, Reflexology, or Aroma Touch from a list of approved wellness providers who are all located in the western Maine region. Stop by the Cancer Resource Center to get yours or email Diane.
Learn More Here!

What can Complementary Therapy
do for YOU?

Listen to Reflexologist, Karen Tibbetts, as she talks about the benefits of reflexology, massage, and reiki!

[POSTPONED] - What Now?
Finding Your Way When Cancer Treatment Has Ended
This class will be rescheduled - stay tuned!
When cancer treatment ends you may feel lost, asking “What now?” Led by Karen Page, a licensed social worker at the Dempsey Center in Lewiston, this class gives you information about common concerns and practical tips for adjusting to your new normal.

We’ll discuss topics like – dealing with anxiety and stress, establishing and maintaining healthy habits, and communicating with your primary care provider. And you will receive lots of resources for dealing with the common issues faced by people when cancer treatment ends.

Open to adults who have recently completed or are about to complete their cancer treatment, and their caregivers.

Space is limited - and food will be provided. Please sign up for this class by emailing Diane or by calling 890-0329.

Pool Passes for cancer survivors and caregivers. (Pools are closed until further notice).
We now offer FREE pass cards to the beautiful indoor heated pool & jacuzzi at the year round Colonial Mast Campground in Naples. Pass cards are good for unlimited use of the pool and jacuzzi during scheduled "Open Swim" times and you can also bring a guest.

We also have one-month certificates to the heated pool at the Hampton Inn in Oxford.

To get your Free pass cards or certificates, stop by the Cancer Resource Center during open hours (Tuesday 3-6pm; Thursday or Friday 9am - 3pm), or email Diane if you want to make other arrangements to get one!

Virtual Wellness Programs
(All programs are free)

As we all practice 'social distancing' during the coronavirus pandemic, we all need to keep active and well - and still be social!

We are offering a variety of free wellness programs and workshops that you can easily do from the comfort of your home - using your home computer or smart phone and an easy-to-use videoconference program called Zoom.
We are grateful to all of the wellness providers in western Maine who have come forward to offer classes online during this difficult time.
Please join us and share with your family and friends too!

Just click on a button below to get started!

Weekly Virtual Wellness Programs

VIrtual Wellness Workshops

The Association of Maine Cancer Support Centers
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is proud to be a founding member of the Association of Maine Cancer Support Centers - a network of organizations providing cancer-related supports, services and/or complementary therapies to patients, survivors, caregivers, and/or families. Since February of 2019, this network of 9 organizations across the State of Maine continue working authentically to collaborate and provide enhanced services and programs to Mainers impacted by cancer. The Association is seeking to expand the availability of these supports throughout the state in a collective manner.

The Association recently published a statement about its collective response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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