The George Bruce Nichols Patient Resource Center provides a diverse collection of resources for cancer patients, their families, and the public. The center has books, DVDs, CDs and other materials, as well as Internet access to the most recent cancer-related information. These resources can help you learn more about cancer and help you cope with cancer.
Who can use the Patient Resource Center?
- Patients, family, friends, medical staff, staff of Thompson Cancer Survival Center and Covenant Health, and the public.
Where is the Patient Resource Center located?
- Thompson Cancer Survival Center Downtown, first floor hallway, the first door on the right as you enter the Center through the red door from the parking garage. A smaller resource library is located on the first floor near the patient registration area.
When can I use the Patient Resource Center?
- Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
What kind of information will I find in the Patient Resource Center?
- Internet access to the most up-to-date cancer information
- A list of cancer-related websites and additional resources for children
- Books, DVDs, CDs, and materials on:
- Cancer sites and types
- Survivor issues
- Medical terminology
- Nutrition
- Relaxation
- Coping
- Humor
- Death and dying
- Spirituality
- Complementary medicine
- Patient stories
- Positive thinking
- Children’s issues
- Treatment options
- Art and poetry
What can I do to help this program?
- Make a financial donation to the Thompson Cancer Survival Center Foundation to help sustain and improve the resource center.
- Donate new or gently used books, audio books and DVDs which may benefit cancer patients and their families.
- Gifts can be made in honor or in memory of a loved one.
- Tell others about this special resource.
A benefactor of the George Bruce Nichols Patient Resource Center’s explains :
“Establishing and helping to sustain a library is one way I can give a little back to those who helped my husband and me during his battle with cancer. More importantly, I want to provide a peaceful and resourceful place where those fighting a similar battle can go to escape for a while, learn more about their diagnosis, read a book of poetry, look at beautiful artwork, seek a spiritual message or discover some humor and just simply laugh.” — Susan French
For more information:
Call TCSC’s Patient and Family Services department at (865) 331-1757.