We understand that cancer does not just affect one person. Caregivers, family members and friends play an integral role in the treatment and recovery process.
That’s why our team consists of Clinical Psychologists, Oncology-Certified Social Workers, Chaplains and Registered Dieticians who provide supportive services.
Helpful Resources
Autologous Transplant Patient Handbook
Allogeneic Transplant Patient Handbook
We support your loved ones through our Caregiver Support Groups. This is a time to meet with staff, ask questions, and receive support.
Call 513-686-5482 to confirm location or for more information.
Caregiver Support Group Meetings
First Thursday of Each Month, 12:00 p.m. – Chicken Soup for the Caregiver’s Soul
Second Wednesday of Each Month, 12:00 p.m. – Caregiver Luncheon sponsored by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Fourth Tuesday of Each Month, 5:30 p.m. – Caregiver’s Networking Dinner
*Meals are provided at all group meetings
Women’s Support Services
We’re proud to partner with the American Cancer Society to have on-site options for women who are going through active treatment:
1. Look Good, Feel Better provides free make-up classes led by a cosmetologist to address skin changes that may happen during active treatment. Call 1-800-227-6446 for reservations.
Local Resources
American Cancer Society – Cincinnati Regional Office
Cancer Family Care – a local organization serving individuals and family with therapeutic counseling, bereavement services, support groups, advocacy and educational services
Cancer Support Community – provides support groups, educational seminars, wellness classes and more
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Tri State Chapter – provides education, support and financial assistance to blood cancer patients
First Connection Program – when first diagnosed, connects you with a survivor of your diagnosis to share information and support
United Way of Greater Cincinnati – links to all area resources related to housing, utilities, transportation and other basic needs
National Resources for Cancer Patients and Families
Cancer and Careers – covers employment rights and returning to work after treatment
Cancer Care, Inc. – forum that provides online support and referral services
Cancer Legal Resource Center – provides education about cancer-related legal issues to the public
Caring Bridge – blog for patients to securely document their treatment course
Good Wishes – provides free scarves and wraps to female cancer patients
I’m Too Young For This – resource for cancer patients under age 40
Lotsa Helping Hands – scheduling tool for coordinating at-home needs
Lodging, Finances and Transportation
ACS Road to Recovery Program – this local division of the American Cancer Society provides volunteer-based transportation services
The Bone Marrow Foundation – a financial and fundraising resource for patients going through transplant
Chronic Disease Fund – financial assistance for patients with MDS, multiple myeloma and myelofibrosis
Give Forward – fundraising tool for necessary treatments
Healthwell Foundation – financial assistance related to specific diagnoses and medications
Help Hope Live – fundraising tool for transplant and/or catastrophic life events
Musekamp Family Hope Lodge – Cincinnati-based free lodging offered by the American Cancer Society for patients who need to stay locally and receive their cancer treatment (age 18 and over)
Patient Access Network Foundation – financial assistance for patients with CLL, CTCL, NHL, MDS, Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma
Patient Advocate Foundation – education, advocacy and financial support for patients with chronic, debilitating, and life-threatening illnesses
Disease-Specific Organizations
Aplastic Anemia & MDS International
Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation
International Myeloma Foundation
Leukemia Research Foundation
Lymphoma Foundation of America
Lymphoma Research Foundation
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation
National CML Society
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Professional Organizations
American Society for Bone Marrow Transplant
Be the Match (National Marrow Donor Program)
Center for International Bone Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR)
National Cancer Institute
National Comprehensive Cancer Network