HOPE Resource Center

Cancer patients and their families can count on guidance, information and supportive services from the team of experts at the HOPE Resource Center. The HOPE Resource Center, located on the first floor of the Payson Center for Cancer Care, provides services to assist you with all aspects of your cancer experience. In addition to radiation, medical oncology and surgery, the Center offer programs and services that address the physical and emotional needs of patients and their families.

Mastectomy Fittings

Fittings by appointment available for women who have had breast surgery. Also provided are post-operative camisoles, mastectomy bras, prosthetics and some everyday items.

Mastectomy Fitters

Nancy Lockhart, RN, CFm

Catie Casey, CMF

Oncology Nutrition

A registered dietitian, specially trained in oncology nutrition, is available to help patients manage side effects and make healthy food choices before, during and after treatment. This service is available to all patients at no cost.

Oncology Dietitian

Megan Ryder, RD, CSO, LD

HeartGifts Boutique

Offering a warm, inviting atmosphere for those with cancer and those who care for them. The Boutique offers specialized items such as wigs, scarves, hats, skincare products, clothing and inspirational items.

Boutique Manager 

Cathy Grappone

Joan K. Farrel Resource Library 

The Joan K. Farrel Resource Library is a lending library for cancer patients and families that contains books, brochures and computer terminals with internet access.

Nurse Navigation

Oncology Nurse Navigators guide patients through the cancer care continuum from diagnosis into survivorship. Working with patients to identify and remove barriers to care through coordination of services and patient education.

Nurse Navigators

Caitlin Roberts, BSN, RN, OCN
Kim Pauliks, BSN, RN

Social Work

An oncology social worker can help you and your family as you move through the cancer experience by providing emotional support, helping with financial challenges, and assisting with transportation to treatment if needed.

Social Workers

Judith Kowalik, LICSW
Nancy Druke, LICSW
Jacquelyn Coe, MSW