Cancer Care Support Groups
Cancer Support Group
This free group meets to provide emotional support and information to individuals with cancer and their families. Drop-in guests are always welcome. Call (937) 352-2144 for more information.
Meets the first Tuesday of each month, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Ruth G. McMillan Cancer Center.
Look Good...Feel Better®
Connect with other cancer patients while you learn to cope with the effects of chemotherapy and radiation through the
American Cancer Society's Look Good...Feel Better® program.
Meets January 24, March 28, May 23, July 25, September 26 and November 28, 2011, 2-4 p.m. at the Ruth G. McMillan Cancer Center. Call 888-227-6446 to register. Select option 1, then option 2.
Clinical Trials
A dedicated oncology research nurse manages clinical trials at Greene Memorial Hospital though the Dayton Clinical Oncology Program (DCOP). For information about current available clinical trials, contact the nurse at (937) 352-2303.
According to the American Cancer Society, clinical trials, research studies involving people, only start after a new treatment has been carefully studied. Clinical trials examine new and better ways to help prevent, diagnose and treat diseases.
Find more information about clinical trials:
BSGI
In addition to traditional mammography, GMH is the only hospital in the area to offer Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging.
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