Education
A cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming event that touches more than just the physical well-being of a person. The CTRC Patient and Family Services Department strives to support and assist patients and families through every aspect of this cancer journey.
The CTRC Patient and Family Services Department, through its Wellness Center, provides many non-medical services to support patients. Some of the services provided include:
- education
- exercise and movement
- expressive arts
- relaxation and stress management
- nutrition
- spiritual support
- health and beauty
- support groups
To learn more about the services available, visit www.CTRC.net or call (210) 450-5570.
Education
S.N.A.C.K.S. Lecture: Oral Chemotherapy
Location: 4th floor Mabee Conference Room
Pharmacist, Bradi Frei discusses the newest information about oral
chemotherapy including safe handling and administration. Anyone currently
taking an oral chemotherapy agent should attend this informative class. Lunch
provided to the first 20 attendees.
S.N.A.C.K.S. Lecture: Hereditary Breast Cancer
Location: 4th floor Mabee Conference Room
The Health Science Center’s genetic counselor, Martha Thomas, shares the latest
news about hereditary breast cancer and genetic testing. Learn about heredity’s
roll in the formation of cancer cells. Lunch provided to the first 20 attendees.
Meet the Dietitian
Location: 1st Floor Grossman Patient Library
Are you confused about all the nutrition information you hear on the news? Do
you have a lot of questions but don’t know where to get reliable information?
The Wellness Center invites you to an informal session with the CTRC dietitian to help decipher the latest nutrition information.
Meet the Social Worker
Location: 1st Floor Grossman Patient Library
Finding your way through the complicated healthcare system
oftentimes seems overwhelming. Let CTRC’s social worker
Lupita Martinez, help you find your way. Take advantage of this
opportunity to get all your questions answered.
