Cancer Research and Resource Center - Lawrenceville

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Cancer Research and Resource Center - Lawrenceville

To establish, facilitate & maintain engagement with the communities of Southern Virginia to improve the health & well-being of residents relating to cancer

Serving Southern Virginia since 2013, the Cancer Research and Resource Center of Southern Virginia in Lawrenceville, Virginia is located off of the State Highway 58 corridor across from the Brunswick County courthouse. We are an outreach office of VCU Massey Cancer Center and are funded by Massey and the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. The Cancer Research and Resource Center of Southern Virginia helps cut through the clutter and fear of a very stressful diagnosis by directing cancer patients, survivors and their networks of support on up-to-date, reliable and helpful information. People can call or stop by our welcoming office on 221 North Main Street
• Obtain sound information about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, diet and stress management;
• Find help with financial or transportation assistance and support services from peer-to-peer networks to hospice;
• Learn about the importance of knowing your family’s health/cancer history, getting regular check-ups, and adhering to cancer screening guidelines;
• Attend webinars about cancer and cancer-related topics.
• Emphasize the power of detecting and treating cancer in its early stages;
• Encourage everyone to get screened for colon cancer at the age of 50 (younger if you are at greater risk)
• Raise awareness about the human papillomavirus (HPV), its connection to male and female cancers and the HPV vaccine.
• Bring awareness to residents about the Quit Now smoking cessation support program.
• Host a breast cancer support group
• Host an ostomy support group
• Host a veterans support group
• The center's staff is also very active outside the office walls. They host events throughout the area, present programs to organizations.

03/25/2022

Join us for DINNER and DISCUSSION about Health, HPV and the HPV vaccine, findings from the VCU HPV vaccine study and community resources. People often wish for a vaccine that prevents cancer!

03/08/2022

02/21/2022

VCU Massey Cancer Center and Tabernacle of Zion Church | Lawrenceville, Virginia are working together to make a difference. Back in September 19, 2021 (Sunday), Director of VCU Massey Cancer Center - Dr. Robert A. Winn, spoke to the congregation of Tabernacle of Zion about COVID - 19 and cancer prevention.

Kicking off the New Year mission, on February 11, 2022, Tabernacle of Zion Church held their 1st COVID – 19 Vaccination Clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Virginia Department of Health Southside and Pittsylvania – Danville Health District. VCU Massey Cancer Center public relations team were on hand, view attached video.

Dr. Robert A. Winn motto
We are one team, one fight against cancer

Video Link
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ff4k202zcx77qa1/FFF_TABERNACLE%20OF%20ZION_1.mp4?dl=0

12/09/2021

In 2022, VCU Massey Cancer Center will invest in community-led initiatives that aim to improve the health outcomes for Virginians.

The new Massey Cancer Center Community Grant Program will help community partners expand programs focused on the promotion of health, health equity, person-centered care across the cancer continuum (from prevention through survivorship) and reducing suffering from cancer.

For more information about the Seed Grant view listed links below

Link: Community seed grant program | VCU Massey Cancer Center
https://www.masseycancercenter.org/research/community-engaged-research/community-seed-grant-program

Overview: New Massey grant program to support community-led health initiatives | VCU Massey Cancer Center
https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/New-Massey-grant-program-to-support-community-led-health-initiatives

Dr. Winn speaking about the SEED grants
https://vcu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Dr.+Winn_Community+SEED+Grant_Final/1_3osw08ek

08/27/2021

Come join Massey's Cancer Research and Resource Center - Lawrenceville Lunch and Learn, view flyer for details

05/19/2021

LIVING WELL SERIES: Your Health | Your Community - Sun Safety | May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

04/29/2021

Volunteers are invited to be apart of a research study

Address

221 North Main Street
Lawrenceville, VA
23868

Telephone

+18774627739

Website

https://www.massey.vcu.edu/

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