Cancer Resources

In addition to providing excellence in patient care, the James E. Cary Cancer Center is also active in cancer advocacy efforts and accreditation.

• The Cancer Program of Hannibal Regional Hospital (including the James E. Cary Cancer Center) is accredited by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer
• Accredited by the American College of Radiology
• Association of Community Cancer Center Member
• Host of the monthly physicians Tumor Conference
• Active in the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
• Active in the Association of Oncology Social Workers
• Active in the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• American Medical Association
• Missouri State Medical Association
• Active in providing support services through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
• Major sponsor of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
• Active in promoting Breathe Easy Hannibal
• Conduct Freedom from Smoking classes, several times per year, using the American Lung Association’s Handbook and materials

Articles from trusted cancer resources:

• When someone you know has cancer ways to respond
• What can I say to a newly diagnosed loved one
• Supporting a friend who has cancer
• What to say to coworkers
• What you can do as a friend