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Find hope and healing through our cancer support services.

Cancer support

Resources to help you throughout your cancer journey


At Salem Health Cancer Center, we realize a new cancer diagnosis brings a mix of emotions, questions and uncertainty that may be overwhelming. Our team is here for you and your family, providing free support services. We communicate with your providers, ensuring continuity in your care. We can also help connect you to the resources you need, both at Salem Health and in the community.

 

Contact us at 503-814-1449 option 5 or cancercenter@salemhealth.org.

Nurse navigator meeting with patient

 


“I went through chemo, surgery and radiation for breast cancer. I'm so grateful for all the incredible support I got — and to be alive and well!"

Andrea D. — Salem Health Cancer Center patient


Treating the whole person

Exceptional care means going above and beyond. Each person's cancer experience is different. We customize treatment and support plans for everyone that walks through our doors. Besides receiving medical treatment from oncologists, you'll meet with specialists that will help with everything else.

 


Patient meeting with a cancer nurse navigator

Nurse navigators

 

Oncology counselor leading a group discussion

Oncology counselor

 

Patient in wheelchair using a lift to get onto a shuttle bus

Resource coordinator

 

Teresa Pimentel in the CHEC kitchen

Registered dietitian

 

Cancer survivor smiling

Peer support volunteers

 


Meet our support team

We realize a new cancer diagnosis brings a mix of emotions, questions and uncertainty that may be overwhelming. Our team is here for you and your family, providing free support services and communicating with your providers, to assure continuity in your overall care.

 

Melanie Berry - Oncology Counselor

Melanie Berry
Oncology Counselor

 

Teresa Pimentel - Registered Dietitian

Teresa Pimentel
Registered dietitian

Michelle Garibay

Michelle Garibay
Resource coordinator

 

Sabrina Borup

Sabrina Borup
Intake coordinator

 

Kathy Wolfe - Nurse Navigator

Kathy Wolfe
Breast nurse navigator

Liz Colwell

Liz Colwell
Breast nurse navigator

 

Jeanette Keating

Jeanette Keating
Nurse navigator

Lisa Rausch — nurse navigator

Lisa Rausch
Nurse navigator

 

 


Cancer support groups

People often find comfort when they talk to others with similar experiences. Our support groups are essential for positive emotional healing and recovery.

COVID-19 has created many obstacles for conducting safe social group gatherings. Call us at 503-814-1449, option 5, for details about current meeting times.

 

Our support groups

People sitting in a circle while talking

 

Sue placing a headscarf on a cancer patient

Help with headwear

Scarves and hats are an easy, comfortable way to hide your hair loss, help keep you warm, and protect you from the sun.

Learn about the variety of ways you can tie a headscarf here.

 

 

Creative art activities

Drop in and join local artist and cancer survivor, Marnie Jeffers, for a creative art activity. This event takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. A variety of free projects are available throughout the year for cancer patients and their families.

When: 2nd Tuesday each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: Salem Health Cancer Center lobby