Classes for the
Newly Diagnosed

I Can Cope® Classes

These educational classes are for the newly diagnosed person with cancer, family members, and friends. Meeting four times-per-month at the Community Cancer Center, topics include: Learning About Cancer (Week 1), Understanding Cancer Treatment & Side Effects (Week 2), Nutrition During Treatment (Week 3), and Mobilizing Resources & Support (Week 4). These classes are offered in partnership with the American Cancer Society.

To register, please call (309) 451-8500.


Look Good . . . Feel Better®

Look Good . . . Feel Better® is a single session class to help women undergoing cancer treatment learn more about appearance-related side effects of their treatment. Volunteer cosmetologists teach women how to enhance their appearance using make-up techniques. This class is offered in partnership with the American Cancer Society and takes place the first Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m.

To register, please call the Community Cancer Center at (309) 451-8500.


Reach to Recovery®

This program provides information and support for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Reach to Recovery® volunteers are breast cancer survivors who have been carefully selected and trained to visit or call patients after diagnosis. If you were recently diagnosed with breast cancer or have a family member or friend who would appreciate a call from a Reach to Recovery® volunteer, please contact the Community Cancer Center at (309) 451-8500. This program is offered in partnership with the American Cancer Society.


Support Groups

Support groups foster a sense of community among people affected by cancer. Patient support groups provide a safe place to share thoughts and feelings with others dealing with similar concerns and emotions.

Sponsored and facilitated by the Community Cancer Center staff, support groups at the Community Cancer Center are free of charge and are open to anyone in the community, even if they are receiving treatment at a different facility. For a listing of specific support groups offered at the Community Cancer Center, click here or contact the social worker at (309) 451-8500.