The Regional Cancer Center recognizes that a diagnosis of cancer or a blood disorder can be overwhelming, and that patients and their families face many difficult issues in making treatment decisions. This area provides a number of resources that may be helpful to you as you search for information or support. Here are the courageous stories of twelve women who have survived breast cancer. View their stories here Information from The Regional Cancer Center About The Regional Cancer Center   Locations, Hours, Maps   Important Answers to Often-Asked Questions   Patient Satisfaction   Patient Rights And Responsibilities   Privacy Practices About The Physicians Information About Chemotherapy   A Patient Guide to Chemotherapy Information About Blood Disorders Information About Radiation Therapy   Commonly Asked Questions   IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy)   Simulation Information   Simulation/Port-Filming/Skin Care Instructions   Introduction to Radiation Therapy Video   Dial-Up Internet Connection (56K)   High Speed Internet Connection (100K)      About The Pharmacy About Clinical Trials at The Regional Cancer Center About Support Services   Staff (Social Workers, Dietician, Financial Counselor, etc.)   Lending Library   CancerHelp Computer Program About Mammography Questions About Mammography Mobile Mammography Cancer Care Cancer Care is an excellent resource for patients. It includes some 'briefs' about pertinent topics as well as many other offerings. Visit Cancercare.org. Community Cancer Resources List of education, screening, and support groups for cancer patients in Erie County, PA. To inquire further about other community resources please contact The Regional Cancer Center social workers directly. Other Resources There is a great deal of information online about cancer, including information on specific diseases, explanations of treatment, how to deal with side effects, and technical articles from journals. There is also a lot of information that may be inaccurate or misleading. A number of people use the Internet to promote products that they have a financial interest in, or give hope through treatments that are unproven. The following sites are accurate, credible sources of information you may find valuable in your search. National Cancer Institute (NCI) NCI's Publication Index NCI Dictionary Cancersource.com Cancer Information Service (CIS) Need More Help? We would like to help our patients at The Regional Cancer Center with their questions and concerns. If there is specific information you are looking for, please e-mail us with your request. If you have a suggestion or complaint please use this form: Suggestions/Complaints Form