Serving 70 Chicago Southland &
Nortwest Indiana Communities.

The Cancer Support Center in Mokena
Information about the Center's satellite programs, directions, information and more!

Upcoming events
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New CD "Harmony and Support" available now! Proceeds benefit The Center: $18 for 17 songs by local artists. Click here!

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Women’s Board Annual Hat Luncheon at Olympia Fields CC. Call (708) 798-9171 for tickets or sponsorship info.

Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
10th Annual Walk of Hope in downtown Homewood and Flossmoor. Soon, teams will be registering online at CancerSupportCenter.org.

 

FAQ & Community Links

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How much does it cost for services at the Cancer Support Centers?
A: All programs of the Centers are provided free of charge.
Q: How are the services funded?
A: The Cancer Support Centers are funded entirely through the generous contributions of individuals and businesses. We receive no ongoing federal funding.
Q: How many people are in each support group?
A: There are typically 8 to 12 people in each support group.
Q: How long do the support groups last?
A: Groups usually run for 12-week sessions. At the end of 12 weeks some individuals continue with the group and some may choose to "graduate," meaning they are ready to leave the group setting. They still are eligible to participate in all programs at the Center.
Q: What is a personal planning session?
A: After attending a Welcome Session, individuals new to the Center will most likely make an appointment for a personal planning session (PPS). During the personal planning session, they will meet individually with a therapist to determine which services would be most beneficial to them.
Q: Who is eligible to receive services at the Center?
A: Anyone diagnosed with cancer, their families and their friends, or anyone who has lost someone to cancer.
Q: In order to receive services, must I make a 12-week commitment?
A: No. Networking groups meet on a monthly basis to provide opportunities to share information and experiences. Networking groups operate on a drop-in basis. We have networking groups for breast cancer, prostate cancer and Multiple Myeloma. Several other services such as wellness/exercise programs, relaxation and visualization also are available for drop-ins. Some services, such as massage therapy, require an appointment. Some special speakers, retreats or programs require registration, so check the calendar for those requirements. You can see the calendar by clicking here.
Q: I don’t live in Homewood. May I still utilize the Center’s services?

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Yes. The Cancer Support Centers provide free services to the entire Chicago Southland community as well as Northwest Indiana. We have two locations: Homewood and Mokena. Click here for more information about the two centers. We would be happy to help you. In addition, there are other centers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area that also offer cancer support services.

Cancer Wellness Center in Northbrook, Ill.
Wellness Place in Palatine, Ill.
Wellness House in Hinsdale, Ill.
Gilda’s Club Chicago

Community Links  
Thank you to the following community partners who link to our web site and.or provide information about our services. If you'd like to link to our web site, your organization may be included in this section. For more information, email Susan here.  
Ingalls Health System  
American Cancer Society  
Lance Armstrong Foundation  
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society  
Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter  
Rooster AudioVisual  
Sparkfactor
Imerman Angels -- click here to find a cancer buddy		  
 
The Cancer Health Alliance of Metropolitan Chicago
 
The Coleman Foundation  
LUNGevity Foundation  
   
Village of Homewood  
Village of Mokena  
Homewood Public Library
Alsip Nursery

  

 

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2028 Elm Road, Homewood, Illinois 60430 Phone: (708) 798-9171 Fax: (708) 798-0052
19250 Everett Lane, Mokena, Illinois 60448 Phone: (708) 478-3529 Fax: (708) 478-4066
csc@CancerSupportCenter.org