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or the latest information about cancer screenings, call us toll free, 24/7,
at 1-888-357-2396. |
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| Dr. Richard W. Kmetzo Cancer Resource Center |
The Dr. Richard W. Kmetzo Cancer Resource Center is the front door to The Norma F. Pfriem Cancer Institute at Bridgeport Hospital. Conveniently located on the first floor of the hospital, the Center is a resource for patients, their families, physicians, other healthcare staff and the public. For information, please contact the Dr. Richard W. Kmetzo Resource Center at 203-384-3904 or cancerresources@bpthosp.org.
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| Latin Women With Power |
| Conducted with CancerCare of Connecticut, this support group is for Latin women who are in treatment (at any hospital) for any type of cancer. Discussions are primarily in Spanish. Meetings are held for eight consecutive weeks on in The Dr. Richard W. Kmetzo Cancer Resource Center at Bridgeport Hospital. For more information, please call 203-384-3904 or 1-800-813-4673. |
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| Living Well with Lung Disease |
| This is an eight-week pulmonary rehabilitation program offered by Bridgeport Hospital’s Section of Pulmonary Medicine. The program helps patients with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and other lung conditions to breathe easier, improve strength, understand their disease and take a more active role in life. For more information, please call 1-888-357-2396. |
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| Look Good ... Feel Better |
This American Cancer Society Program helps women with cancer improve their appearance and self-image through hands-on beauty techniques. Sessions are conveniently offered at Bridgeport Hospital and The Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center in Fairfield. Parking and admission are FREE. Light refreshments will be served. To register for a session held at Bridgeport Hospital, please call 1-888-357-2396. To register for a session held at The Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center in Fairfield,
please call 203-255-5300. |
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| Lymphedema Support Group |
| For those with lymphedema or breast cancer, as well as cancer survivors, caregivers and families. Meets at The Norma F. Pfriem Breast Cancer Center, 111 Beach Road, Fairfield. For meeting days and times, please call 203-380-4672. |
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| Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group |
| For men with prostate cancer and their families. Meets at Spring Meadows in Trumbull, on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m., and includes a light dinner. Meetings feature a physician-led discussion on a related topic. No meetings in June, July, August or December. For more information, please call 1-888-357-2396 |
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| Moving Forward Cancer Survivors Series: Healing the Mind, Body & Spirit |
Bridgeport Hospital’s Norma F. Pfriem Cancer Institute, in cooperation with the American Cancer Society, presents “Moving Forward,” a free series of monthly support meetings for adult cancer survivors and their loves ones. All meetings take place on Wednesdays, 5:00–7:30 p.m., at 5520 Park Ave., Trumbull. A light supper is served at each meeting. Advance registration is required.
Please call 203-563-1523 for dates and topics. |
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| The Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center |
| The Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center compassionately guides women through a complete spectrum of breast health services, including screening and diagnostic mammograms, rapid diagnosis of breast lumps, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, rehabilitation, support groups, and integrated therapies (including nutritional counseling, massage therapy, and more). For information or an appointment, please call the Center at 203-384-3392. Fairfield office: 203-255-5300. |
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| Additional Resources |
American Cancer Society: 1-800-889-3340
Cancer Information Hotline: 1-800-525-3777
Cancer Information Service: 1-800-4-CANCER
Cancer Care of Connecticut: 203-854-9911
Lymphedema Network: 1-800-541-3259
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: 1-888-682-7426
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization:
1-800-933-4YME or 203-483-8200 |
| Looking for a doctor?
- Call Bridgeport Hospital Physician Referral, 24/7, at 1-888-357-2396. English/Spanish.
- TTY: 203-384-4728.
- Or to search online.
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