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The Cancer Resource Center
of Western Maine

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

THIS IS US...

Before COVID-19 and Now!

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, located at 199 Main Street, Norway, Maine will be closed until further notice.

We are still available to meet with you or a loved one by phone or "virtually" using Zoom and can connect you to our free virtual wellness programs, comfort items and other resources and services that will best meet your needs.

Call us at (207) 890-0329 for more information or just to chat. See below for a list of our free weekly virtual wellness classes!

Virtual Weekly wellness Classes

Register for the
2020 Turkey Trot 4 Hope:
Thanksgiving Day, 11/26

TurkeyTrot4Hope Countdown

Planning is well underway for the 2020 Turkey Trot 4 Hope, and while each day we are more hopeful about the COVID-19 situation, safety remains our top priority.

What we do know is that 2020 Turkey Trot 4 Hope will happen in some capacity. The funds raised from this event are critical to our mission - and those facing the challenges of cancer need our help now more than ever. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair, safe and exciting event for all. Decisions made will be based on overall event safety.
REGISTER NOW

Life after cancer is something worth celebrating, and a better quality of life for cancer survivors is worth fighting for. Here is CRCofWM Board Vice-President, Mallory Cash with a special message on National Cancer Survivor Day, June 7th.

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.

What can Complementary Therapy
do for YOU?

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

NEW: Cancer Caregiver Support Group (third Monday of each month)
July 20th - A new opportunity for family and friends to participate in a positive and caring environment and share, educate, and support each other on the 'cancer givegiver journey.'
Register Here

Weekly Virtual Wellness Classes
As we all practice 'social distancing' during the coronavirus pandemic, we all need to keep active and well - and still be social! We offer a variety of free wellness classes 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.
Please join us and share with your family and friends too!
Click below to see a complete listing of classes.

Free Complementary Therapy Sessions - Close to Home -
*see sessions available virtually
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. Call 890-0329 or email Diane.

The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is proud to be a founding member of the Association of Maine Cancer Support Centers (AMCRC)- a network of organizations providing cancer-related supports, services and/or complementary therapies to patients, survivors, caregivers, and/or families. We are a network of 9 organizations across the State of Maine who continue to work authentically to enhance the servces and programs available to Mainers impacted by cancer. During COVID-19, the AMCSC has developed a series of recorded session on a variety of topics impacting cancer patients, their families and their caregivers.

Coping with Cancer
during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge us to find new ways to interact as a society and within our communities. For anyone affected by cancer—in treatment, after treatment, or as a caregiver — it is common to have questions or concerns about how to keep as healthy as possible during this difficult time.

Tips for Coping with COVID-19 from George Washington University Cancer Center offers a variety of resources to help address questions and concerns.

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the Cancer Resource Center!
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