Henrico Doctors’ Hospital & the American Cancer Society Co-Sponsor I CAN COPE Cancer Education Program

(Richmond, VA – January 8, 2009) – Henrico Doctors’ Hospital and the American Cancer Society will co-sponsor a class for people with cancer and their family and friends.  The classes will consist of a series of discussions about how cancer is diagnosed, treated and how to cope with the difficult issues that arise from a diagnosis of cancer. Sessions will take place from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on the following dates:

DATE	TOPIC
January 22	Learning About Cancer
January 29	Learning About Cancer Treatments
February 5	Help During Treatment
February 12	Pain and Fatigue
February 19	Keeping Well in Mind and Body
February 26	Communication and Cancer
March 5	Financial Matters
March 12	Cancer, Self-Image and Relationships
March 29	Helpful Community Services
March 26	Celebration of Life and Survivorship!

All sessions will take place at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital – Forest Campus, Williamsburg Room, 1602 Skipwith Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229.

The I Can Cope program gives participants an opportunity to share their concerns with others having similar experiences and to design ways to cope with the challenges that arise from a cancer diagnosis.  Guest Speakers include professionals in the field of cancer management.  In addition, videotapes, printed materials, and class discussions provide up-to-date information for patients, family and friends. There is no charge for I Can Cope.  For more information contact Susan Guckenberg, Social Worker at The Cancer Center at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital at 804-200-7033.

To receive a free physician referral, please call 800-242-5662.

About Henrico Doctors’ Hospital
Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, with campuses at 1602 Skipwith Road (Forest Campus), 7700 E. Parham Road (Parham Campus), and 2621 Grove Avenue (Retreat Hospital), is a 767-bed acute-care hospital offering state-of-the-art medical technology in a community hospital setting. Part of the HCA Virginia Health System, Henrico Doctors’ Hospital was named one of HealthGrades “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” in 2007 and 2008. The Cancer Center at HDH is accredited by the American College of Surgeons with ten commendations. HDH is a national leader in kidney transplants and robotic surgery.  In addition, Henrico Doctors’ recently opened The Orthopaedic Hospital, a new state-of-the-art facility on its Parham Campus. For more information on Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, visit us at www.hcarichmond.com and click on Henrico Doctors’ Hospital.