The fight against cancer doesn’t end with treatment. What cancer patients need is ongoing support to help heal all areas of their lives. That’s why we provide a full range of support resources that will help make recovery complete.
Cancer Support Community – (Formerly The Wellness Community Atlanta) This national organization provides psychosocial and educational support - free of charge - to cancer patients, survivors, their families and their friends. For a complete list of classes visit: http://cancersupportcommunityatlanta.org/ or call (404) 843-1880.
Network of Hope – A cancer survivor’s network, led by volunteers who are also breast cancer survivors, supports newly diagnosed patients through sharing, strength and education. For information, call (404) 851-6161.
A Woman’s Place at Northside Hospital – A specialty boutique where women can find a wide variety of wigs, turbans, prosthetics and other products and advice they need to look and feel self-confident. Please visit A Woman’s Place on our site.
Case Management – Helping individuals with aftercare and community referrals. For information, call (404) 851-8829.
Pastoral Care – A dedicated team of chaplains available for your care and counseling needs. For information, call (404) 851-8754.
Nutrition Services – The assistance you need to ensure your nutritional needs are met in order to support your recovery goals. For information, call
(404) 851-6050.
Pain Treatment Services – Traditional and contemporary services are available to ensure the effective assessment and management of pain. For information, call (404) 459-1838.
Cancer Survivor’s Day Celebration – This free annual event is open to all Northside Hospital cancer survivors and their spouses/partners. For more information, call (770) 667-4483.
Celebration of Lights – Held at Northside Hospital-Forsyth during the holiday season, this tree-lighting event offers the opportunity to purchase lights to represent individuals affected by cancer. For more information or to sign up for our mailing list, call (770) 667-GIVE (4483).
Camp Hope - Camp Hope, is a camp for adult cancer survivors, funded solely by Northside Hospitals Auxiliary, and staffed with Auxilians and professionals from NSH. The mission of the camp is to create a healing enviroment for those touched by cancer by fostering meaninigful relationships with others through shared experience, relaxation and fun. Click here for 2012 information.
