Hederman Cancer Center

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To learn about the full range of services for cancer patients at Baptist, use the Cancer links under Medical Services at the top of the page.

The Hederman Cancer Center is a state-of-the-art facility that provides cancer patients single-door access to all the resources of Baptist Cancer Services. Designed to address the cancer patient's need of easy access and convenience, this three-story center is connected to Baptist's Radiation Oncology Department and the Colonnades Medical Office Building. This allows a seamless connection between all diagnostic, interventional and support services available to patients in every stage of treatment. :: Click here to tour the Hederman Cancer Center.

Services within the Hederman Cancer Center include

• Cancer Center Navigator: Designated to serve as the Center's single point of contact for patients and caregivers, the Navigator's purpose is to make it easy for patients and their families to access services and information. The Navigator assesses the needs of both patients and caregivers; directs them to appropriate support services; and educates patients and caregivers on any issues related to a patient's diagnosis. The Navigator also coordinates all cancer support groups and activities. Contact the Navigator at 601-973-1607.
• Cancer Patient Orientation Program: Baptist Cancer Services provides a patient orientation program that gives patients a complete overview of cancer treatment, combining information about radiation therapy, chemotherapy, nutrition and several other important topics. The program is offered twice a week. During orientation, each participant receives a handbook that contains all the information from the class, along with a calendar for recording doctors’ appointments; website resources; and a place to record their lab work, weight, and other information. The handbook is a useful tool for patients to use to keep all their information in one place and to make note of questions they want to ask their physicians on the days they have appointments.
• Emotional and Spiritual Support: Support Groups meet periodically in the center and provide a source for information and encouragement for patients and family members. Baptist's Pastoral Care department provides spiritual support and emotional care through counseling, prayer and worship opportunities for patients and family members.
  :: Learn more about Support Groups on the Patient Support Services page.
  :: Watch the webcast, "Finding Hope During Cancer," featuring the Hederman Cancer Center's clinical psychologist Bufkin Moore, Psy.D.
• Appearances, Baptist's Retail Boutique: For patients struggling with conditions that affect their appearance, the importance of feeling confident about their appearance is heightened. Appearances, Baptist's retail boutique, specializes in hats, wigs, scarves and other products for cancer patients. It is located on the ground floor of the Hederman Cancer Center. :: Click here to go to the Appearances page.
• Outpatient Infusion Clinic: The Outpatient Infusion Clinic provides a full range of outpatient infusion and injection services for adult patients who do not require hospitalization but need to receive treatments on a regular or infrequent basis.
  :: Click here to to go the Outpatient Infusion Clinic page
• Activities Room: The Activities Room focuses on therapy for cancer patients. Art therapy is offered, along with physical activities, such as deep breathing and stretching exercises, to help patients work through their diagnoses. :: Learn about programs available in the Activities Room at the Patient Support Services page.
• Nutritional Support: Meal planning, food preparation, special diets and menu selections are extremely important to patients undergoing treatment for cancer. The center's Nutrition Specialist is available to help patients, friends and family with the special dietary needs of cancer patients.
• "Hope" a Gail Pittman Pattern for Baptist Cancer Services
  Renowned local artisan Gail Pittman has produced the "Hope" pattern for the exclusive use of Baptist Cancer Services. These pieces are available for purchase in the Hederman Cancer Center.
  :: Click here to go to the "Hope" page.

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