From Queens Library's expert-led panel, Cancer Awareness: What You Need to Know, featuring professionals from New York Hospital Queens, North Shore LIJ, the American Cancer Society, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

1. The Journey of Cancer:
Some Helpful Information
Sharon L. Lerman, LCSW-R
718-470-8964

2. Emotional Impact
• Shock • Hopelessness &
• Disbelief Sadness
• Anger
• Fear & Anxiety
• Guilt

3. How to Cope
• Time to Adjust
• Evaluate What is Important
• Support From Loved Ones

4. Useful Tips…
• Learn As Much As YOU Can
– Decreases fear of unknown
– Increases sense of control
– Use healthcare team & resources
• Support Programs
• Financial Assistance
• Transportation
• Information About Cancer

5. Useful Tips…
• Make List of YOUR Questions
• Bring Family or Friend to Appointment
• Take Notes
• Ask for Clarification
• Second Opinion?

6. Types of Support
• Individual Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Support Group
– By Diagnosis
– Wellness Groups
– Educational Seminars
– Programs Connect Patients with Similar
Diagnoses (Phone Buddies)

7. WIG SALONS
Queens Nassau
Ginza Wigs Women’s Boutique
116-01 Queens Blvd. 112Broadway
Forest Hills, NY Malverne, NY
718-544-1848 516-292-1320
Eva Feiger Wigs Jacki’s Wig Works
103-39 Queens Blvd 3394 Merrick Road
Forest Hills, NY Seaford, NY
718-275-7585 516-679-4633
B&B Beauty Supply Catherine Roberts Wig Salon
122-09 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. 528 Broadway
Jamaica, NY Massapequa, NY
718-481-6292 516-797-7543

8. Transportation
• ABLE-RIDE - the MTA provides transportation
to disabled individuals who reside in Nassau
County. Call 516-228-4024 for an application.
•
• ACCESS-A-RIDE – the MTA provides
transportation to disabled individuals who reside
in the 5 boroughs of NYC
• Call 1-877-337-2017 for an application.

9. Transportation
If you are 60 years of age or older, contact your
local Senior Citizen Center to inquire about
possible assistance with transportation.
SNAP – services for Queens Village & Floral Park
(Queens). 718-454-2100
Catholic Charities - services for Bayside and Fresh
Meadows vicinity. 718-357-4903
Gayle Kolidas – Senior Navigator
1-888-243-6272

10. Queens Meal Providers

11. Oncology Support Programs

12. Oncology Support Programs

13. Oncology Support Programs

14. Oncology Support Programs

15. Community Support Groups &
Internet Resources
• The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program - offers
support groups and educational seminars on breast cancer. 1-800-
877-8077 www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer/
• American Cancer Society - provides educational materials and
information on community resources. 1-800-227-2345
www.cancer.org
• Cancer Care - provides individual and group support for patients
and families dealing with cancer. 516-364-8130 or NYC 212-712-
8080 www.cancercare.org

16. Community Support Groups &
Internet Resources
• Cancer Hope Network - provides free and confidential one-on-one
support to cancer patients and their families. 1-877-HOPENET
www.cancerhopenetwork.org
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - offers community based
support groups and educational materials. 1-800-955-4572
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
• Lung Cancer Alliance – provides patient education and
psychosocial support through a Phone Buddy Program, Lung
Cancer Information Line, and online support community. 1-800-
298-2436 www.lungcanceralliance.org

17. Community Support Groups &
Internet Resources
• Multiple Myeloma Foundation - 203-972-1250
www.multiplemyeloma.org
• National Cancer Institute - 1-800-4-CANCER www.nci.nih.gov
• SHARE - Self help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer -
offers the opportunity to speak with a survivor of breast or ovarian
cancer. Provides support, educational and wellness programs. 1-
866-891-2392 www.noah.cuny.edu/share.html

18. Community Support Groups &
Internet Resources
• SPOHNC
(Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer)
Meets monthly www.spohnc.org (516) 759-5333
• The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) This toll-
free hot line connects patients or patient advocacy organizations to
psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and social workers skilled in the
management of cancer-related distress. For a confidential referral
call 1-866-276-7443.
• The Wellness Community http://www.wellnesscommunity.org/
Helps people with cancer and their loved ones enhance health and
well being by providing a professional program of support, education
and hope, completely free of charge.

19. Discounted Prescriptions
• EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage)
1-800-332-3742
• Stop and Shop – generic drugs
• Walmart – generic drugs
• Target – generic drugs

20. Take Control
• Develop Treatment Plan with Physician
• Ask Healthcare Team
• Be Advocate for Self & Loved One