*Due to COVID-19, some in-person cancer care resources may be unavailable
at this time.*
Cancer Resource Center
The
Cancer Resource Center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday – Wednesday. It is located
near the northeast entry of Norman Regional Hospital, 901 N. Porter Ave.
The Cancer Resource Center offers items to patients undergoing active treatment.
We offer wigs, personal health management material and educational literature
sponsored by the American Cancer Society, breast prostheses and bras sponsored
by the Norman Regional Foundation, blankets, pillows, hats, turbans, shawls,
and handmade gifts donated through the Norman Regional Auxiliary made
specifically for our cancer patients. Patients will have access to our
patient navigator and tour personal health managers.
Look Good Feel Better is a free national program provided by the American Cancer Society and
led by licensed beauty professionals that teach female cancer patients
beauty tips to look better and feel good about how they look during chemotherapy
and radiation treatments. Each woman receives a free makeup kit containing
name brand beauty products to use during and after the workshop. Refreshments
are served. Look Good Feel Better meets on scheduled days throughout the
year. Registration is required for attendance.
Call
405-307-4022 for more information, to find out the next scheduled date, or to register.
Cancer Support Group
The Cancer Support Group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of
every month at the Norman Regional Porter Campus, 901 N. Porter Ave. (Except
for July and August.) The group is open to the public and is for the patient,
family and friends whose lives are affected by cancer.
This support group provides an opportunity to discuss the challenges and
uncertainties you are facing with other people who are learning to cope
with similar circumstances. Refreshments are served.
The Health Club offers discounted memberships for cancer survivors. Call
405-329-5050 for more information
Free Line Dancing Exercise
Free line dancing exercise classes are offered from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday
and from 10-11 a.m. every Thursday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
gym, located at 211 N. Porter Ave. Call
405-321-8080 for more information.
Beginners Yoga Classes
Beginners yoga classes are offered free of charge to all cancer survivors
at 5:30 p.m. every Monday in Norman Regional Hospital’s Education
Center, 901 N. Porter Ave. Yoga mats are provided, just wear comfortable
clothing. Call
405-307-2620 to register.
Tenaciously Teal
Tenaciously Teal currently operates out of cancer treatment centers within the state of
Oklahoma and works with hospital staff to provide Cancer Care Packs each
month along with gas and meal cards to those needing additional assistance.
Tenaciously Teal strives to deliver hope to each patient it touches; showing
them they are not alone in this battle and there are people who care about
their individual fight.
Tenaciously Teal also offers Brave Shave Parties to women faced with cancer
treatment-related hair loss. Brave Shave Parties invite women to tackle
hair loss on their own terms, while surrounded by family and friends.
The salon time, hairstylist and hors-d’oeuvres are provided free
of charge.
Tenaciously Teal also offers Empowerment Shoots. At each shoot, women are
treated to professional makeup, styling, and photography, which are all
provided at no cost to the cancer fighter. An Empowerment Shoot can be
requested at any stage of treatment – at the beginning to empower
the fighter or at the end to celebrate the journey.
Visit
www.tteal.org to learn more about Tenaciously Teal’s services, request a service,
or donate to the cause.
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