The Center for Breast Care at Howard County General Hospital is offering a support program for women with breast cancer, matching volunteer breast cancer survivors with newly diagnosed women for insight and support through the time of the patient's treatment and recovery. Called "Survivors Offering Support," the program was introduced at Howard County General in 2006.
The hospital is recruiting breast cancer survivors to serve as SOS mentors. Volunteers are required to complete an application and attend an initial training session that includes information on therapeutic listening and communications, breast cancer diagnosis and treatments, patient advocacy and support resources for those diagnosed with the disease.
Each year, mentors must also attend two of four training sessions on the latest developments in breast cancer research and treatment. Mentors must obtain a release from two doctors indicating that they are emotionally ready to act as a mentor.
The program is funded in part by Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Information: Tina Beerman, 410-884-8450, or Joan Montanari, 410-884-4574, or e-mail jmontanari@hcgh.org.
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