Cancer Resource Center
Questions, concerns, worries, fears and hopes are all part of the process
for a patient diagnosed with cancer. Cancer patients and their families
often find it difficult to navigate and process the information needed
to sort through the array of available therapeutic options and decide
what is right for them. In addition to education, outreach, social services
as well as printed resources, Marshall’s Cancer Resource Center
provides a vast array of classes, support groups and services. Most services
below are available to anyone impacted by cancer in El Dorado County,
regardless of Marshall patient status.
Call us at
530-672-7050 for information or to make an appointment.
The Cancer Resource Center offers the following services:
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Patient navigators
- Oncology Patient Navigators on staff to address questions and help navigate
through treatment.
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Social services
- Oncology Social Worker on staff to address non-medical needs and concerns
like work, insurance, emotional well-being, help at home, etc.
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Nutrition services
- Registered Dietitian available to address dietary questions and concerns
for those going through treatment.
- Support for patients, family and caregivers
- Transportation Assistance
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Education
- Weekly New Patient Treatment Orientation
- Lymphedema Education
- Look Good, Feel Better Class
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Images of Hope: Healing Arts and Movement
- Images of Hope is a local nonprofit that partners with Marshall Medical
Center to provide monthly therapeutic and supportive services free of
charge to cancer patients and caregivers. Images of Hope also sponsors
various events that encourage cancer screening and early detection, and
strives to reflect the creativity of our community.
- Massage with a licensed oncology massage therapist
- Equine Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Pilates, Yoga and Mindful Movement Classes
- Tranquil Journeys Guided Meditation
- Music Therapy
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Animal Assisted Activities
- Additional resources available upon request
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Cancer Support Groups
- Prostate Cancer Support Group
- Breast Cancer Support Group
- Ostomy Support Group
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Onsite American Cancer Society Wig Bank
- One free wig per person going through treatment
- Scarves and hats also available
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Call
530-672-7050 for an appointment
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Cancer Screenings
- Free mammogram assistance for the under-insured and uninsured
- Free FIT (colon cancer screening) for eligible patients
To learn more about the Cancer Resource Center, call
530-672-7050.