About the Cancer Survivors' Network at Saint Joseph's

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Mission

The Cancer Survivors' Network (CSN) at Saint Joseph's is a volunteer organization whose mission is to promote cancer survivorship for all who are living the cancer experience.

Purpose

The purpose shall be to maintain survivorship as a component of the Saint Joseph's Cancer program's continuum of care by:

  • Offering support to individuals with cancer and their caregivers throughout the cancer experience from diagnosis to remission, and all the struggles in between.
  • Modeling positive values such as autonomy, self-direction, personal control, and sustaining reasons for hope during the cancer journey.

Programs & Services

Education

  • Lunch & Learn programs - Free monthly programs geared toward increasing education about cancer prevention, early detection, cancer treatment and side effects, and coping with cancer.
  • Sharing the Journey Cancer Survivorship Conference - Saturday, March 12, 2011 - A full-day community education program featuring a wide variety of cancer related topics.
  • Cancer Resource Library - Includes over 2,000 books on cancer prevention, treatment, nutrition, spirituality, and psychosocial support.

Support

  • Telephone Support Program - Program that matches individuals with similar types of cancer for the purpose of lending emotional support in a one-on-one context.
  • Monthly Support Groups - Free support groups for colon, gynecologic,  laryngeal (head and neck), lung, and prostate cancers. We also maintain a community-wide listing of over 100 cancer-related support groups in the Atlanta metro area.
  • Patient Visitation Program - "The Living Room" - Cancer survivors and caregivers specially trained to visit with patients and their families (inpatient and outpatient areas) offer hope, emotional support, and resources.

Community

  • Community Outreach - Cancer survivors and caregivers represent Saint Joseph's Hospital and the Cancer Survivors' Network at cancer-related community events and health fairs. We are interested in building and maintaining partnerships with religious institutions and other cancer organizations in the community.
  • Celebrate Life Party - Sunday, June 5, 2011 - Annual event held in June for members of the Cancer Survivors' Network and their families. Check back for more details on this annual National Cancer Survivors' Day event.

Executive Committee

The Cancer Survivors' Network is led by a volunteer Advisory Board referred to as our Executive Committee. Elected every two years, these passionate and dedicated volunteers are truly the backbone of the CSN and help determine the direction of our educational outreach and support programs.

The 2010-11 Executive Committee members are listed below:

  • Janet Kempe, chairperson
  • Peggy HIinds, vice chair
  • Herman Anderson
  • Alisa Beatty
  • Jerry Broder
  • Tammy Coady
  • Cynthia Copes
  • Jim Garrett
  • Bill Hartigan (former chairperson)
  • Toby Kaye
  • Judith Keane-Dawes
  • Judith Kelner (former chairperson)
  • Richard Lisska
  • Gladys Long
  • Richard McClure (former chairperson)
  • Sally Miller (former chairperson)
  • Rob Mushock
  • Tom Simon (former chairperson)
  • Pamela Wall
  • Marty Wilson

For more information about the CSN, contact CSN coordinator, Debbie Church at (678) 843-5051 or deborah.church@emoryhealthcare.org

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Last Updated: May 4, 2012 (RSH)