The need to find a better way and to improve the care that patients receive permeates every aspect of the work at the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute. Return to Top Life Choices in Healing Modern medicine tends to be fragmented. The same can be said for traditional approaches to oncology. At the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute, our goal is to integrate care by bringing multiple resources to patients rather than forcing patients to search for services. M. Oken, M.D. Care for a cancer patient must extend beyond the body to the heart and spirit.
Healing can come in many forms and from many sources.
All are available to individuals and families whose lives are touched by cancer. The Living Room Resource Center Information fosters confidence and better choices for those faced with decisions about their health. Guests who come to the Living Room find more than a cancer resource center. They find a place that promotes the thoughtful pursuit of information in a healing atmosphere. An array of current information about cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment options and support services fills the shelves.