frequently asked questions
Whom does Cancer Support Community serve?
- People with cancer who desire to improve the quality of their lives and strive for recovery while working with their physicians and health care team
- Family and friends of people with cancer
- Everyone is welcome. Most likely to serve people living or working in Central NJ
What does it cost to participate?
Nothing. CSCCNJ is a non-profit organization and does not charge for any of its services. It is supported by tax-deductible contributions from the public.
Do participants follow a specific program?
No. Program participants customize their selections from the program offerings according to their needs and desires.
How does CSC work with medical treatment?
While the medical profession treats cancer on the physical front, CSC helps people with cancer learn techniques that help them to improve the quality of their lives. CSC is not a substitute for medical treatment but is meant to support conventional medical treatment.
Is the medical community supportive of CSC?
Yes. CSC Central NJ has a Professional Advisory Board and has the support of area hospitals, cancer centers, oncologists and cancer professionals.
How is Cancer Support Community Community different?
- CSC is one of the largest support programs in the US devoted solely to providing psychological and emotional support to cancer patients and their families free of charge. Our program is offered in a home-like setting that invites people with cancer to join a “community” of others fighting the same disease.
- Programs are offered under one roof by professional staff and are free of charge to participants.
- CSC is committed to evidence-based program development, evaluation, and evolution through state-of-the-art research collaborations.
