Every two years in America, 2,500,000 people are diagnosed with
cancer. Clearly, those facing a cancer diagnosis and their family
members and loved ones are not alone in their fight against this
disease. At TCOP, we understand the impact a diagnosis has on your life.
This section provides a useful tool for learning more about the disease
and its various forms as well as the myriad of choices available to you.
It also enables you to contact others in the same situation by putting
you in touch with various support groups. You are not alone. Please use
the provided links to learn, discuss and discover your options.
Website Resources
Click on a name below to open the website
- American Cancer Society
- The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. Visit Website »
Local Resources
All programs provided at no charge, unless otherwise noted.
- St. Anne Mercy
- “Art of Healing” - contact: Nancy Keller (419) 407-1186
“Cancer Support Group”- contact: Nancy Keller (419) 407-1186
“Look Good Feel Better”- contact: Nancy Keller (419) 407-1186 (ACS)
“Man to Man” - contact: Nancy Keller (419) 407-1186
“Healthy Steps” - contact: Nancy Keller (419) 407-1186
There is also an extensive library for patients/family/friends
to utilize.
- Flower Hospital Hickman Cancer Center
- “Survivor Center” - contact: Jill Johnson, FNP-BC (419) 824-1476
“Bridge to Fitness for the Cancer Survivor” - contact: Jill Johnson, FNP-BC (419) 824-1476
“Look Good Feel Good” - contact: Robin Charney (419) 824-8822
“Choosing Hope and Moving Past Sadness (CHAMPS: for children related to those with cancer)” - contact: Bonnie Gratop (419) 824-1004
“Healing Care” - contact: Deb Reis, RN, MSN (419) 824-1878
“Caregivers” - contact: Jill Johnson, FNP-BC (419) 824-1476
- Bay Park Hospital
- “Look Good Feel Better” - contact: Andrew Mariani, ACS (888)
227-6446 ext. 5103
- St. Charles Mercy
- “Look Good Feel Better” - contact: Nancy Keller (419) 407-1186
“Art of Healing” - contact: Nancy Keller (419) 407-1186
- University of Toledo Medical Center
- “Metastatic Breast Cancer” - contact: Jan Tipton (419) 383-5170
“Triple Negative Breast Cancer” - contact: Jan Tipton (410) 383-5170
“Look Good Feel Better” - contact: Jan Tipton (419) 383-5170
- Bixby Medical Center
- “Healing Care Massage” – contact: (517) 265-0292
- American Cancer Society (ACS)
- Offered to all area hospitals:
“Reach to Recovery” (for breast cancer patients) - contact: Andrew Mariani at (888) 227-6446 ext. 5103
“Personal Health Manager” - contact: Andrew Mariani at(888) 227-6446 ext. 5103
- Miscellaneous Services
- “African American Women Cancer Support Group” - contact: Deborah Roberts (419) 535-3126
Ahava Ministries (spa and wellness center for cancer survivors currently in treatment) – contact: (800) 699-2579
Renee’s Survivor Shop – “Card Making for a Reason” – contact: Renee Schick (419) 471-0603
The Victory Center - contact: Penny McCloskey (419) 531-7600
“General Cancer Support Group”
“Family/Caregivers Support Group”
“Blood Cancer Support Group”
“Breast Cancer Support Group”
“Breast Cancer Caregivers Support Group”
“Yoga”
“Heart in Hand Quilters Group” - contact: Mary Greeno (419) 841-8867
“Let’s Talk it Over” – contact: Stella Schwan (419) 276-4203